The Camp
Where handcrafted comfort meets the silence of the Sahara
Where You'll Rest
Each tent is crafted with traditional Berber materials and modern comforts
2 guests
Saida Berber Tent
Traditional Berber tent adorned with handwoven textiles, embroidered cushions, and solar lanterns. Authentic desert comfort and warm Saharan hospitality.
- Comfortable double or twin beds
- Handwoven Berber rugs & textiles
- Solar lanterns & charging point
- Shared bathroom facilities
- Traditional wool blankets
2 guests
Noor Suite Tent
Luminous suite tent with a private en-suite bathroom, king-size bed, premium linens, and an intimate terrace opening onto the dunes.
- King-size bed with premium linens
- Private en-suite bathroom
- Hot shower & flush toilet
- Private terrace facing the dunes
- 24/7 solar electricity
- Welcome amenities & toiletries
4 guests
Family Tent
Spacious tent perfect for families, with separate sleeping areas and ample room for children to feel truly at home in the Sahara.
- Up to 2 adults + 2 children
- Separated sleeping areas
- Private bathroom
- Additional storage space
- Family-friendly amenities
Beyond the Tent
The camp unfolds across open dunes and sheltered gathering spaces — each one designed for stillness, conversation, or simply watching the light change
The Lounge Tent
A generous Berber salon draped in handwoven textiles, scattered with floor cushions and low tables. Mornings begin here with mint tea; evenings end with quiet conversation beneath the lanterns. It is as much a dining room as it is a refuge — yours to inhabit however the moment asks.
Open-Air Lounge
Rugs, low seats and woven shade structures laid out on the sand between the tents. A place to read, to doze after lunch, or to share a tea ceremony with the Berber team. No walls, no schedule — just the desert breeze and an unbroken view of the dunes stretching to the horizon.
The Fire Circle
When the sun drops behind the dunes, the camp gathers around the fire. Flames, Gnawa rhythms, stories told in three languages, and a sky so thick with stars it feels close enough to touch. This is the heart of Umnya Desert Camp — the oldest form of hospitality, unchanged for a thousand years.
The Dunes
Umnya sits nestled among some of the tallest dunes in the Moroccan Sahara. Step outside your tent and the sand rises in every direction — golden at dawn, amber at noon, violet at dusk. No neighbouring camps, no roads, no sound but wind. This is not a backdrop; it is the entire point.
Dining at Umnya Desert Camp
Slow food, ancient recipes, and the magic of the open fire
At Umnya Desert Camp, food is more than nourishment, it is hospitality made tangible. Our chefs prepare every meal using time-honored Berber recipes, fresh ingredients sourced from local markets, and the smoky magic of cooking over open fire and embers.
From slow-cooked tagines and fluffy hand-rolled couscous to flatbread baked directly in the sand, every dish carries the soul of southern Morocco. Vegetarian and vegan diners are warmly welcomed, and we accommodate most dietary needs with advance notice.
Breakfast
Fresh bread, local honey, olive oil, jams, eggs to order, fresh fruits, mint tea and Moroccan coffee, served as the dunes turn gold.
Lunch
A lighter Berber spread of seasonal salads, lentils, fresh bread and fruit, perfect for the heat of the day.
Dinner Under the Stars
A multi-course feast: hearty tagines, couscous, grilled meats or vegetarian options, traditional pastries, served beneath a sky thick with stars.
From the Blog
Stories from the Sahara
