Hotel Description

Ksar Bicha Hotel

The Hotel

Ksar Bicha Hotel set in the sand dunes of Merzouga. Information on rooms,location,rates and dromedary excursions throughout the southern region of the country.

Accommodation, excursions and bivouac in the desert.

At the gateway to the Sahara,on the edge of the Erg Chebbi,the highest sand dunes in Morocco,the Ksar Bicha Palace offers a pleasant base from which to discover the desert. Run by charming, extremely friendly Moroccan family Oubassidi ;Traditional earth building with attractive features, simply furnished Responsibly managed and good value.

At the gateway of the Sahara

We also offer different excursions to the dunes (with or without camels),to discover the desert with options of overnight stay in standard or luxury nomads' tents. One day trek with camels (walk or ride) Whatever your dream, we can arrange it. Treks include all meals, desert bivouac with mattresses and bedding, camels!, and guide ;and For the more adventurous, camel treks of up to seven days' length may be arranged.

Facilities 

Swimming pool

Restaurant

Merzouga Bivouac

MERZOUGA Excursions

Sand baths

Camel Trekking

Accommodation

Ksar has double rooms with shared or separate beds, triple and quadruple rooms. All have air conditioning and bathroom with hot water. They are tastefully decorated in Berber style, En suite rooms arranged around two pretty, plant-filled courtyards.

SINGLE ROOM

TRIPLE ROOM

ROOM FOR 5 PEOPLE

DOUBLE ROOM

QUADRUPLE BEDROOM

The bivouac

To spend one night in the desert we offer 6 different programs

BIVOUAC IN MERZOUGA

Hotel set in the sand dunes of Merzouga. Information on rooms, location, rates and dromedary excursions throughout the southern region of the country A friendly, family-run kasbah, this is the favourite base to see the Merzouga dunes of the Sahara desert.

Superbly located, right alongside the Merzouga sand dunes

Fabulous views of the dunes from the roof terrace

En suite rooms arranged around two pretty, plant-filled courtyards Accessible by picturesque routes from either Fez (7 hrs) or Skoura/Ouarzazate (5.5 hrs)

Run by charming, extremely friendly Moroccan family, one of whom, Ali , has a degree in English ,french , spanish ,deutsch and italien.

Traditional earth building with attractive features, simply furnished

Responsibly managed and good value

Accommodation

Options to stay in either standard en suite rooms or suites

Meals: Good quality Moroccan dishes. We quote for half board but lunches or picnics are available at very reasonable prices.

Activities: Excursions to the dunes by camel or 4x4, with options of overnight stay in standard or luxury nomads' tents. One day trek with camels (walk or ride): departure around 9 a.m. to a small oasis where you will have lunch, return to the hotel after sunset in the sand dunes. For the more adventurous, camel treks of up to seven days' length may be arranged. As well as trips to the sand dunes, we recommend you visit the Marmar marble works near Erfoud, where a superb black fossiliferous rock is polished and sold. Bird-watchers will enjoy this area, especially the lake Serji, when it has water (usually in the winter).

STANDARD DESERT CAMP : You will mount your camel to cross the dunes and discover the secret of the sand sea our stop will be in next to one of the highest sand dunes in Morocco; enjoy the silence of the desert, appreciate the beauty of nature .attend the sunset; Diner and over night in a private Berber tent. Next morning after a lovely sunrise and breakfast we will return by camel to our hotel.

WILD CAMP : (SMALL CAMPING TENTS) Wild Bivouac means freedom, adventure and romance at the same time; it's a return to simplicity; the focus on the essential and the simple enjoyment of nature; Sitting around the campfire, sleeping under the stars and experiencing nature. Usually; departure at the beginning of the afternoon (depending on the season) We carry our small tents on camels and we cross the Sand Dunes; our stop in the desert according to the customer's choice. Stop at least 1-2 hours before sunset to set up the camp before it gets dark ; enjoy a Moroccan campfire dinner before falling asleep under the stars. The next day, back on the way home after watching the sun rise over the dunes and had breakfast.

Possibility to extend your stay for a second night.

WILD CAMP : (BERBER TENTE) Wild Bivouac means freedom, adventure and romance at the same time; it's a return to simplicity ; the focus on the essential and the simple enjoyment of nature ;Sitting around the campfire, sleeping under the stars and experiencing nature. usually; departuire at the beginning of the afternoon (depending on temperatures) We carry our Berber nomade tents on camels and we attack the Sand Dunes ;our stop in the desert according to the customer's choice . Stop at least 1-2 hours before sunset to set up the camp before it gets dark ; enjoy a Moroccan campfire dinner before falling asleep under the stars. The next day, back on the way home after watching the sun rise over the dunes and had breakfast.

BIVOUAC BY 4X4 : Late in the afternoon departure by 4x4 to one of our private Bivouac; after 20 min of 4x4 trail in and nearby the sand dunes ( the highest dunes in morocco). Driven by an expert guide we reach the bivouac where you will have enough time to admire the sunset, dinner and night in Berber tents. The next day, back on the way home after watching the sun rise over the dunes and had breakfast.

SUPERIOR CAMP WITH 4X4 & CAMELS In a quiet and secluded area at the east side of the Erg Chebbi Dunes '' The Highest Dunes Morocco '' we put at your disposal very comfortable luxury tents. The 15 tents are equipped with toilets and showers, and King size beds double; Tuins or family tents; There you can attend colourful sunrise and sets , go for wonderful dromedary -rides, and enjoy absolute serenity, relax and meditation. Departure by 4x4 around 16:00 and return after sunrise and breakfast.