Set within the sand dunes, Desert Bivouac Mhamid is located in the village of Mhamid El Ghizlane, 4.3 mi from the center. It offers traditional, nomadic tents and seating areas. Camel rides and excursions can be organized. Each room at Desert Bivouac Mhamid has a view of the dunes. You will have access to shared bathroom facilities. A continental breakfast is included and served each morning. Traditional dishes from the region prepared with organic produce can also be enjoyed, upon prior reservation. Free private parking is possible on site and Zagora is 62 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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1 twin bed
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1 king bed
2 king beds
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2 twin beds
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • José
    Portugal Portugal
    Everyone was so welcoming and the hospitality was everything we could expect and much more. The memories of desert silence and the music by the fire will remain forever in our memories and in our hearts.
  • Anna
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Our stay at Desert Bivouac camp was truly remarkable! Every aspect of the experience, from start to finish, was exceptional. The desert ambiance, with its stunning dunes and starry night sky, was enchanting. The food offered a delicious array of...
  • Bronislava
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Ismail and all staff are very friendly and welcoming. The camp looks super nice. Near to small sand dunes. They offer also an accomodation in big desert or a day trip to big dunes. In the evening they made fire and played traditional musíc for...

Hosted by Sbai Ismail

9.5
9.5
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Sbai Ismail
BIVOUAC M’Hamid offers you a choice of various programmes: - a comfortable bivouac (with toilets and showers) a M’Hamid, spending one night in a tent, and a musical evening in the company of young nomads, including evening meal and breakfast. - a luxury bivouac (with toilets and showers), spending one night on comfortable beds in a tent, evening meal and breakfast included. - an ‘adventure’ itinerant bivouac, spending one night in the M’Hamid and Chegaga dunes. Evening meal, breakfast and lunch included.
As the son of a caravan leader, Ismail Sbai grew up in M’Hamid El Ghizlane, a small village community on the edge of a desert that stretches for ever. As the inhabitants of M’Hamid are all descendants of Nomads, together they possess invaluable knowledge of the desert and the dunes. In 1999 Ismail Sbai decided to set up his own agency, not only to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of south-west Morocco, but also fueled by his desire to follow in the footsteps of his family, who led long salt caravans through the Sahara desert. Desert Bivouac had arrived.
Desert Bivouac takes you on a fantastic adventure, exploring the desert in authentic style by camel tours or 4x4 circuits, custom-made trips, starting off from a desert village which is equally authentic. Majestic palm tree groves in the ochre-tinted earth, with sand everywhere – that is what awaits you at M’Hamid, at once the starting point for your adventure or for living your dream… The desert allows you to come and experience it, but never reveals its secrets ...
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Spanish,French,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Desert Bivouac Mhamid
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car rental
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

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Check-in

Available 24 hours

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 12.50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about Desert Bivouac Mhamid

  • Desert Bivouac Mhamid has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Desert Bivouac Mhamid may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Desert Bivouac Mhamid is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Desert Bivouac Mhamid is 2.9 miles from the center of Mhamid. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Desert Bivouac Mhamid is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 AM.

  • Desert Bivouac Mhamid offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class