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Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp (Nick & Bobo's)
M'Hamid El Ghizlane, Zagora, Morocco · Independent · Accessible Luxury



Established in 2010 by British hotelier Nick Garsten and his Berber partner Mohamed "Bobo" Boulfrifi, the camp was born from a chance encounter during a snowstorm in the Atlas Mountains. It consists of a Main Camp with 13 tents, as well as smaller private and nomadic camp options for increased seclusion. The property is designed with a Franco-Moroccan aesthetic, featuring authentic handmade rugs and Berber decor, and operates as a sustainable, all-inclusive retreat deep in the Sahara.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: Province de Zagora ⵍⵉⵇⵍⵉⵎ ⵏ ⵣⴰⴳⵓⵔⴰ إقليم زاكورة
- Rooms from 269 sq ft (25 m²)
About Erg Chigaga Luxury Desert Camp (Nick & Bobo's)
- Guests can choose smaller private or nomadic camps beyond the 13-tent Main Camp for extra seclusion.
- Nights end around a campfire with live Berber music and stargazing.
- Entry-level rooms start at 269 sq ft (25 m²).
History
Established in 2010 by British hotelier Nick Garsten and his Berber partner Mohamed "Bobo" Boulfrifi, the camp was born from a chance encounter during a snowstorm in the Atlas Mountains. The property is designed with a Franco-Moroccan aesthetic, featuring authentic handmade rugs and Berber decor, and operates as a sustainable, all-inclusive retreat deep in the Sahara. It consists of a Main Camp with 13 tents, as well as smaller private and nomadic camp options for increased seclusion.
Amenities
- En-suite bathrooms with traditional "bucket wash" showers
- King-size beds with handmade Moroccan furniture and plush rugs
- All-inclusive dining including all meals and alcoholic beverages
- Guided camel treks, sandboarding, and guided desert walks
- Nightly live Berber music and stargazing around a campfire
- Private 4WD desert transfers and off-road excursions
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