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Standard vs Luxury vs Deluxe Desert Camps with A/C

Desert camps are not all alike. We explain the real differences between standard tents, luxury tents with private bathrooms and deluxe tents with air-conditioning, so South African travellers can pick the right level of comfort for a night in the Sahara.

Mouhou Desert Camp · October 2026

Which tent should you choose?

Every guest enjoys the same experience: the camel ride or 4×4 transfer, the Erg Chebbi dunes, a home-cooked dinner, breakfast and music around the fire. The difference lies in the comfort of your tent and bathroom.

If you are happy to share a bathroom, a standard tent gives the authentic experience at a fair price – think of it as the desert equivalent of a good bush camp. Choose a luxury tent for a private bathroom with hot shower, or a deluxe tent with air-conditioning for the hot months and the highest comfort.

Budget and backpackers: standard tent
Couples and families: luxury tent with private bathroom
Summer visits and maximum comfort: deluxe tent with A/C
Groups: mix tent types to suit everyone

What each tent offers

Standard tent – Private Berber tent with real beds and blankets; clean shared toilets and showers.
Luxury tent – Larger tent with double or twin beds and an ensuite bathroom with hot shower.
Deluxe tent with A/C – Luxury comfort plus air-conditioning – perfect from June to September.
Same food – Dinner and breakfast are the same for every guest, served in the restaurant tent.
For every group – Tents for 1 to 5 guests; families and friends can stay together.
Same location – All tents are in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, with sunset and sunrise views.

Standard vs Luxury vs Deluxe

Prices are per person per night, including dinner and breakfast. The prices of standard and luxury tents update automatically from our booking system.

	Standard	Luxury	Deluxe with A/C
Bathroom	Shared, clean	Private, inside the tent	Private, inside the tent
Hot shower	Yes (shared)	Yes (private)	Yes (private)
Beds	Real beds	Double or twin, quality linen	Double or twin, quality linen
Air-conditioning	No	No	Yes
Best season	October–May	October–May	All year, ideal June–September
Price	From €40	From €70	On request

Standard camp: authentic and good value

Our standard camp is the classic Merzouga experience. Every tent is private, with proper beds, clean bedding, warm blankets and Berber carpets. Toilets and showers are shared and cleaned throughout the day. It is a great choice for backpackers, students and anyone who wants the real desert experience at a fair price.

Luxury and deluxe: comfort in the dunes

Luxury tents are larger, with double or twin beds, quality linen and a private bathroom with hot shower, sink and toilet. They are the favourite choice of couples, honeymooners and families. Deluxe tents add air-conditioning, which makes a big difference in summer, when the afternoons can be above 40 °C.