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Hotel Café du Sud is a traditional desert hotel beside the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga, offering comfortable rooms, a pool and restaurant, with the Sahara’s remarkable scenery right outside.

Set at the edge of the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes, Hotel Café du Sud combines traditional Moroccan design with comfortable modern facilities. Its architecture and interiors draw on local influences, while its rooms provide a welcoming place to relax after a day in the desert. There’s also a swimming pool overlooking the dunes, and a restaurant serving delicious Moroccan dishes made with local produce.

Thanks to its location, the hotel serves as an excellent base for experiencing the natural environment of the Sahara. Wildlife such as fennec foxes, reptiles and a variety of birds may be encountered nearby, while a range of desert activities offer opportunities to explore further afield. At night, the desert skies provide an impressive setting for stargazing, offering a memorable end to days spent here.

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  • Available*: Jan-Dec * The dates shown are when the accommodation is generally available. Please enquire for specific availability.

Wildlife trips

This accommodation is featured in the following itinerary:

Fennec Fox Photography

Discover a range of Saharan wildlife on this immersive photography adventure in Morocco. With dedicated photography sessions among the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, this tour offers an exciting opportunity to capture images of the captivating fennec fox, among other wonderful desert inhabitants. Find out more about Fennec Fox Photography

  • Price (inc. flights): 7 days from £5,295
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • O
    • N
    • D
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Erg Chebbi

Erg Chebbi

Erg Chebbi lies on the edge of the Sahara Desert and is a landscape dominated by spectacular golden dunes, some of which tower up to 150 metres high. Here, shifting sands, sparse desert vegetation and seasonal wetlands create a surprising haven for fennec fox, desert birds, reptiles and other wildlife. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Where: South-east Morocco
  • Ideal for viewing: fennec fox, Egyptian jerboa, horned viper, sandfish skink, desert monitor lizard
  • Excellent for: Wildlife photography