Sahara Sky in Zagora

The Hotel Kasbah SaharaSky was built by the owner using traditional techniques in 4ha of land at the foot of the Sahara desert. It takes full advantage of the location away from the pollution of city lights with a private observatory equipped with a variety of GPS amateur telescopes.

The SaharaSky astronomical observatory equipments includes Schmidt-Cassegrain and Ritchey Chretien telescopes with up to 16 inches (400mm) aperture. The 150mm and 200mm Meade GPS telescopes are available for all guests to use after dinner, subject to favourable weather conditions. Use of the 350mm/400mm telescopes is chargeable.

As well as the star-gazing you can take advantage of camel treks and land-rover tours into the dunes operated by the hotel.

There are 13 standard rooms with private bath and w/c, and a large terrace looking over the desert. The three larger mini-suites also have a small Moroccan lounge and satellite TV or sound system. All the rooms have air-conditioning.

The kasbah is staffed by the local Berbers and the restaurant serves traditional Berber cuisine.

Trips into the dunes

Camel trek: Leave M'Hamid 10am on the camels, heading for the Chagaga Dunes. Picnic lunch on the way, then dinner and overnight in a camp at Chagaga. Return in the morning by car.

Landrover: Depart form the SaharaSky at 10am by 4x4 landrover, on the route to the Chagaga Dunes. Picnic at Chagaga, then overnight in a bivouac in the Chagaga area. After breakfast return to the SaharaSky for midday. It is possible to have a camel ride with the nomads at Chagaga (extra cost).