Riads in Mhamid

Excellent location, especially for host-organised camel rides into the Saharan sand dunes. Excellent parking. Incredibly kind, welcoming, helpful and hospitable staff. Delicious meals. Very comfortable and clean rooms. Decent WiFi. Outstanding views of the night sky (see my photo of Andromeda Galaxy (centre of image) and meteor streak using just my iPhone). Wonderful breakfast. Great value for money.

The managements& staff made us very welcome. The restaurant manager is very helpful and we met the hotel owner who is also warm & friendly. This hotel is an oasis within the dusty surrounds of M’Hamid.

I was a guest in 2022 and I was very happy to return recently, this time for two weeks. Aziz is a wonderful host. He is a kind and enjoyable to spend time with, and makes sure guests are happy every day. His brother Hassan works with him, making and serving breakfast, and as a co-host. Aziz and Hassan grew up in the desert with their nomadic family (parents, seven children, and extended family of around 50). When Aziz was seven and Hassan was five, the family gave up nomadic living and settled down in Mhamid where they still live. I'm so glad I could make that trip with Aziz last week. I was surprised by how much foliage there is in some parts of the desert. We saw many goats, wild ostrich and camels, and beautiful sunsets. We went to a great desert camp, did a camel ride into the dunes and enjoyed the beauty of the Sahara, spectacular dunes, solitude, and so many photo ops. I will never forget my desert experience with Aziz.