Kasbah Planet Sahara — Your Gateway to the Dunes in Merzouga
🏜 Kasbah Planet Sahara
Address: Ksar Merzouga, 52202 Merzouga, Morocco
Booking Page: Kasbah Planet Sahara on Booking.com Booking.com
Nestled in the desert village of Merzouga, Kasbah Planet Sahara offers a warm, intimate guesthouse experience close to the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. With cozy rooms, a garden courtyard, a restaurant, and friendly hosts, it’s a strong option for travelers seeking both comfort and immersion into desert life.
🌍 Merzouga & the Sahara: Local Highlights
Why Merzouga Matters
Merzouga is the gateway to Erg Chebbi — one of Morocco’s most iconic dune expanses. Visitors flock here to:
- Ride camels into dunes at sunset or sunrise
- Stay in desert camps under starry skies
- Explore desert villages, fossil sites, or oases
- Enjoy the dramatic contrast of sand, sky, and silhouettes
What to Do Around Kasbah Planet Sahara
- Sunset & sunrise dune walks / camel rides — dunes often begin just steps from guesthouses
- Desert camps & overnight stays — many guests stay one night in the dunes
- 4×4 / quad excursions — to remote valleys, desert tracks, traditional settlements
- Walking / photography — garden, courtyard, desert backdrops
- Cultural immersion — meeting hosts, tasting local meals, learning desert lore
Best Time to Visit & Duration
- Ideal months: Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November)
- Recommended length: 1–2 nights is common — one night for dune experience, another for rest or exploration
🏨 Kasbah Planet Sahara — Property Overview & Amenities
🏅 Rating & Positioning
- Kasbah Planet Sahara holds a “Very Good” score (8.2/10) on Booking.com, based on ~60 reviews. Booking.com
- Its scores by subcategory are: Facilities 8.7, Comfort 9.0, Cleanliness 8.5, Location 8.9, Value 8.0, and WiFi 10.0. Booking.com
- On Skyscanner, it receives excellent marks (4.7/5) for cleanliness, service, and location. Skyscanner
🛏 Rooms & Interiors
- The property offers a variety of room types: Standard Double, Triple, Double/Twin with shared bathroom. Booking.com+2Agoda+2
- Rooms are described as elegant, with comfortable furnishings, garden views, and sometimes inner courtyard exposure. Booking.com+1
- “Comfort” is a strong suit — guests rate room comfort highly. Booking.com
🛠 Facilities & Services
Kasbah Planet Sahara offers:
- Free WiFi in all areas (rated perfect for connection) Booking.com+1
- Restaurant (on-site) serving Moroccan & African cuisine Booking.com
- Shared kitchen facility for some guest use Booking.com+1
- Garden, terrace, outdoor fireplace, sun terrace, picnic area Skyscanner+2Booking.com+2
- Massage services offered on request Booking.com
- 24-hour front desk, private check-in/out, airport shuttle (paid) Booking.com
- Family rooms, non-smoking rooms, bar Planet of Hotels+1
👥 Guest Impressions & Feedback
What Guests Loved
- Several guests emphasize the great location — very close to dunes, enabling easy walking access. Booking.com+2Planet of Hotels+2
- Hospitality is often praised: warm welcome, helpful hosts, thoughtful touches. > “We felt really welcome.” Booking.com+1
- Breakfast earns favorable mention among amenities. Booking.com+1
- Hosts also often arrange desert tours (camel rides, 4×4) directly from the property. Booking.com+2Planet of Hotels+2
Critiques & Warnings
- One guest noted hot water issues in summer, especially when AC not available in all rooms. Booking.com
- Some meals/dinners were judged as “small in size” relative to expectations. Booking.com
- A couple of guests cautioned about the pressure from hosts to commit to safari / desert tours, even in unpleasant weather, to presumably upsell. Booking.com
“We had booked the place for stay but found ourselves being forcefully setup for safari… insisted despite bad weather.” Booking.com
So it’s best to be firm about tour choices and safety.
🧭 Travel Tips, Access & Suggested Stay
🛬 How to Get There
- Merzouga is usually reached via 4×4 tour from intermediate towns (Erfoud, Rissani) or by desert circuit transfers
- Request the property to coordinate your arrival (especially desert roads can be tricky)
- Confirm pick-up location, timing, and route before you depart your prior location
🛡 Safety & Desert Advice
- Travel with local guides or hosts you trust
- Be cautious of weather (sandstorms, extreme heat)
- Bring layers, sun protection, and good water supplies
- Make clear agreements for tours (price, duration, cancellation)
- Respect local culture, ask before photographing
📆 Sample 2-Night Itinerary
Night 1
- Arrive late afternoon, relax in courtyard or garden
- Short walk toward dune edges for sunset
- Dinner at the property
Day 2
- Early camel ride into dunes for sunrise
- Return for breakfast
- Afternoon: 4×4 desert exploration, visit remote valleys
- Optional night in desert camp (if property arranges)
Night 2
- Enjoy the night sky, terrace stargazing
Day 3
- Early walk or photo shoot at dunes
- Breakfast & depart
Even with 1 night you can hit sunrise & sunset, but 2 nights improve your flexibility.
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