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Desert Tours & Camp Chraika is a recently renovated campground in Mhamid where guests can make the most of its garden and shared lounge. There's a private entrance at the campground for the convenience of those who stay. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the campground, every unit has a outdoor furniture. There's a seating and a dining area in all units. At the campground, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available each morning at the campground. At the property, there is an family-friendly restaurant serving Moroccan cuisine as well as vegetarian options. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this campground offers plenty of opportunities to unwind. Zagora Airport is 68 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.9
Location
9.8
High score for Mhamid
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brigitte
    United States of America United States of America
    Camp Chraika is a wonderful place to stay, slightly outside of M'hamid in the desert. Staff is wonderful and super helpful. Agata and Mohammed organized for us a bivouacking trip and a stay at another camp in Erg Chigaga, further in the desert....
  • Raphael
    Canada Canada
    The welcoming from the staff the moment we arrived was well-noted. They offered tea, we sat, we talked, we laugh. The rooms offer a nice sensation of the nomad life. Also, whenever it was cold outside, it would be warm inside the room; and when it...
  • Antje
    Germany Germany
    Agata and Mohamed took good care of us, and tried everything to make our desert experience as great as possible! When our camel trip to the desert didn't go as expected (which wasn't Agata's and Mohamed's fault!), they let us stay another night in...
  • Premala
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Amazing, I wanted a simple and quiet night in the desert and I got this here. Mohammed @ Chraika is very nice, didn't push excursions, he was friendly and helpful. Everything was great, the room, the really comfy bed, the facilities, all the...
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My daughter and I loved our time here so much that we extended another 2 days. The location was perfect for us being able to walk straight out into the dunes every day with our dog and watch the sunrise and sunset right next to our room. The food...
  • Nikita
    Italy Italy
    Great place to stay in the desert and, at the same time, close to Mhamid (15 min walking). The camp is neat, clean and authentic, all ammenities are available (hot water, internet, phone charging point). Huts are warm enough even during winter...
  • Nikolabirkl
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Wonderful place with wonderful atmpshere and amazing people. Quiet environment suitable for relaxation. Great breakfast, comfortable beds, beautiful and clean environment. Thank you!
  • Sabina
    Poland Poland
    Desert feeling but accessible with a car (we’re traveling with a 9m baby so it was a great solution). We met Mohammad in MHamid village and followed him to the camp with our car for a few minutes. The huts are very cute, and warm at night. The...
  • Jakub
    Poland Poland
    delicious meals, almost luxury accomodation in the desert, very good contact and help before the reservation, best sleep we’ve had in Morocco, adventure to Erg Chigaga, reasonably priced. just lovely
  • Gaye
    France France
    I had the most amazing experience of my life at Camp Chraika. I slept out under the Milky Way. Ate bread cooked in the hot sands of the camp fire. The food was some of the best I've ever eaten. The facilities are clean, comfortable and well...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, we would like to know if you are offering camel rides and other activities!

    Hello! Yes, we offer desert tours - both camel trekking and jeep safari, as well as other local activities.
    Answered on 1 February 2024
  • Hi, do you offer camel tours for one day or evening+morning? Is it possible on short-term? Best wishes, Antje

    Hello, yes, we do offer camel tours both day-long and overnight with a little trekking. Wild camping and meals included.
    Answered on 20 September 2024
  • Hi. How much do you charge for the dinner?

    Hello, the dinner is €10.
    Answered on 20 September 2024

Hosted by Mohamed i Agata Khidouma

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Mohamed i Agata Khidouma
We are located in the area of small dunes just a 15-minute walk from charming, peaceful village M'hamid. This is where the road ends, and the great sands begin. It's a perfect starting point for any further trips deeper in the Sahara, which we are happy to organize. Desert Camp Chraika is also a superior spot for group retreats. We are happy to host workshops connected with yoga, dance, meditation, couching / self development. We can accommodate up to 20 persons; it is a unique, peaceful space for this kind of events. We provide accommodation in clay-wooden huts with electricity coming fully from the solar energy. Water comes from our own well. Moroccan breakfast is always included in the price. Our property has a big hall that serves as a space for group retreats, a communal fireplace and a lounge where one can relax in a shade while enjoying the view to the sand dunes.
Mohamed Khidouma - a certified guide to Sahara, owner and manager of Desert Camp Chraika. "I've been running this camp and organizing trips since 2004, with great support of my family. I was born and grew up in the desert, this is my home, and everyone is welcome here". Agata Orowiecka-Khidouma - a cultural anthropologist and traveler, joined Mohamed in 2015, responsible for communication with guests, planning itineraries and general management. Privately Mohamed's wife.
Our camp is located in a beautiful, peaceful nature area. Here one can enjoy walking barefoot into the dunes, watching sunsets and the breathtaking Saharan sky every night. There are nice walks to do in the area: - a 15-minute walk to M'hamid village, good for shopping / souvenirs - a 40-minute walk to the old casbah of M'hamid, a traditional, clay village surrounded by strong walls, with 4 entrances. Although it may looks like a skansen, people still live there. Women cooperatives offer local products and handicraft. - a one hour walk to the beautiful palm grove - the very end of the Draa valley, called the longest oasis in North Africa.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,French,Polish

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan • Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Desert Tours & Camp Chraika
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • Polish

House rules
Desert Tours & Camp Chraika takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 9 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Desert Tours & Camp Chraika of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 43567XX6785

FAQs about Desert Tours & Camp Chraika

  • Check-in at Desert Tours & Camp Chraika is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 PM.

  • Desert Tours & Camp Chraika is 1.3 miles from the center of Mhamid. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Yes, Desert Tours & Camp Chraika is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Desert Tours & Camp Chraika offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Evening entertainment
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Themed dinners
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
  • Desert Tours & Camp Chraika has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1