Sahara Desert Dining Under the Stars at Nubia Camp
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Table set for lunch beneath shade at Erg Chigaga.
Dining at Nubia Luxury Camp is part of your stay among the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Breakfast and dinner are included for every guest, with lunch also included when you stay for two nights or more. In the evening, dinner can be served under the stars on the dunes, in the restaurant tent or around the campfire, depending on the weather and arrangements for your stay.
Our chef prepares Moroccan dishes using ingredients bought fresh from nearby villages. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can usually be catered for when arranged in advance. Private dune dining can also be arranged for couples and special occasions.
Morning breakfast served outdoors at Erg Chigaga.
A local guide preparing a charcoal fire for cooking at the desert camp.
For stays of two nights or more, lunch is included. A picnic can also be taken to a desert oasis and served beneath the tamarisk trees during a camel trek or 4×4 tour.
Private dining can be arranged for a birthday, anniversary or other celebration. Let us know when you book if you would like the team to arrange a private dinner, Champagne and a cake.
Guests may also bring their own alcohol to Nubia Luxury Camp for the team to chill and serve. Please ask your driver about arrangements on the journey to camp.
Traditional mint tea being served at a desert camp.
Evenings Under the Stars
Candlelit seating area inside the desert camp tent after sunset.
As the sun begins to set, walk with a guide to the higher dunes for wide views across Erg Chigaga and the surrounding Sahara.
After dinner, the fire is lit in the centre of camp and cushions are laid out for an evening of traditional Berber drumming and singing beneath the stars. With very little artificial light around Erg Chigaga, the night sky is often one of the highlights of a stay.
Guests can also ask the team about sleeping outside under the stars, weather permitting.
Outdoor bed arranged on the dunes beneath a clear desert night sky.
Evening Music at Erg Chigaga Desert Camp
Traditional musicians performing around the fire at Erg Chigaga.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations can be marked with a private dinner, Champagne and a cake. Let us know about the occasion when booking your stay so the team can arrange the details.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can usually be catered for when arranged in advance. Let us know about allergies or specific requirements when booking so the camp team can plan your meals.
Yes. Breakfast and dinner are included for guests staying at Nubia Camp. Lunch is also included on stays of two nights or more. Dining at the camp is part of the accommodation experience and is not offered as a separate evening excursion from Marrakech.
After dinner, guests can sit around the campfire while local musicians play traditional Berber music. The remote location also provides dark skies for stargazing, and guests can ask the team about sleeping outside under the stars when conditions allow.
Yes. Guests may bring their own alcohol to Nubia Camp, and the team can chill and serve it for you. Ask your driver about arrangements on the journey to camp.
Ingredients are bought fresh from nearby villages, including vegetables, meat and bread from local suppliers. Meals are prepared at the camp, with menus planned around the ingredients available during your stay.
Dinner can be served beneath the stars on the dunes, in the restaurant tent or around the campfire. Private dune dining can also be arranged for couples and special occasions. The exact setting may depend on the weather and arrangements for your stay.
Our chef prepares Moroccan dishes such as tagines, couscous, salads and fresh bread, using ingredients bought from nearby villages. Menus vary during your stay, with breakfast and dinner included for every guest.
