Desert Backpackers Camp

Pros: Very close to the dunes.l and a bit out of the way of the very touristy area which I liked l Hamid was very chill and helpful, came to meet me a good 10 min walk away and left me breakfast for the morning as I was leaving very early. Felt very safe and relaxed.

Pros: Desert Backpackers Hostel is not like the hostels you stayed in before for starters Hamid build the hostel himself, the walls are 30cm deep, I loved the feeling of living in that hostel, I could see the camels and the sand dunes from the window, it was very hard to leave. Hamid is from the area so is good for information about places to go and can be helpful in organizing things as he has many connections. I loved the breakfast every morning, am a coffee drinker but was converted to a tea drinker as the tea was great!

Pros: Hamid is a great host, helpful, friendly, resourceful and a very good cook above all that. I had a great time in his little hostel, got some good rest and enjoyed the view of the dunes. He knows the area by heart and gave me many cool recommendations on what to do around Merzouga, and even made it possible for me to spend one night in the desert and have my bicycle carried there by car. Thanks a lot Hamid !

Pros: Amazing place with amazing owner, right at the edge of the desert. Very cosy place with everything you need. I really recommend camel trip to Nomads with a night at the desert. It is an unique experience. Hamid can tell you a lot of interesting things about Berber culture and is really caring and will help you with everything. Stay there was the best part of my trip to Morocco.

Great stay, great host!

Pros: Hamid was a great host. He let us into the property at 6 in the morning, prepared us a great breakfast, helped us book a desert tour, gave us advice on how to get around in Merzouga, offered us a lift to the centre and dropped us at the bus station super early in the morning. The accommodation was great with a fully equipped kitchen and a very good shower. Even though the outside temperature was cold at night, the building was very warm and cosy and Hamid offered us an extra blanket just in case.

Pros: Hamid is such a friendly and caring host. He prepares a good breakfast and provides a lovely home for travellers in Merzouga. Also, there is a bike you can borrow and get around pretty easily in the area.

Pros: It was nice Owner Hamid so was very helpfun with good breakfast, I recommend that U can visit befor May bcause of weather, coz they dont have Air condition, but it was ok if U sleep outside.

Great Host, great house!

Pros: Hamid have been great to us and we had an awesome time there. The house is a bit out of Merzouga „center“ which make the trip to the desert even more convenient! If you have the luck to go with Hamid for a sunset trip, GO FOR IT!

Wonderful guest!

Pros: Hamid is an extraordinary guest. He was very flexible, always available for us and went the extra mile to address all our wishes. We loved the hiking on the dune at sunrise (see pictures), the dinner that he prepared for us and his company. We learned so much about the life in the desert, camels, culture and his personal story is also super interesting.

Cons: We had problems with the bed (traditional ones) but this belongs to the experience ;-)

Pros: The room and house are comfy, quiet and very clean. Location is good, away from the main road, with the dunes of Merzouga visible from the main door. Hamid made everything to make me feel at home. He speaks fluent English and Spanish and I learned a lot about the region talking with him. I would totally recommend staying at his place!