Where You'll Rest
Each tent is crafted with traditional Berber materials and modern comforts
1 tent · 2 guests, up to 4 with extra beds
Noor Suite Tent
The largest tent at camp, and the one families take. A luminous suite with a king-size bed, a private en-suite bathroom and an intimate terrace opening straight onto the dunes.
- King-size bed with premium linens
- Private en-suite bathroom, hot shower and flush toilet
- Private terrace facing the dunes
- 24/7 solar electricity
- Extra beds for children, on request and charged as a supplement
- Welcome amenities and toiletries
8 tents · 2 guests, up to 3 with an extra bed
Saida Berber Tent
Traditional Berber tent adorned with handwoven textiles, embroidered cushions and solar lanterns. Authentic desert comfort, with a bathroom of its own.
- Comfortable double or twin beds
- Private en-suite bathroom with hot shower
- Handwoven Berber rugs and textiles
- Solar lanterns and charging point
- Extra bed for a child, on request and charged as a supplement
- Traditional wool blankets
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.
See the camp
A Glimpse of Umnya
Watch the camp come alive, the dunes at sunrise, the fire circle at night, the silence between.
Erg Chegaga · M'Hamid El Ghizlane · Morocco
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
Private buyout
Ask for your dates
The whole camp for your group, from two guests to eighteen. Tell us when and how many of you: a written proposal for the whole camp comes back within 24 hours, with no commitment.
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2019
Open since
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4.8★
TripAdvisor
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8 tents
One group at a time
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24h
A written proposal, no commitment
