Nkhila Lodge | Moroccan Hideaways

WHAT TO EXPECT

Off-beat desert location
Luxurious tented rooms
Wilderness, peace & quiet
Stargazing from your bed
Superb views of Atlas peaks
Private dining on own balcony
A knowledgeable local host
Great Moroccan hospitality

Nkhila Lodge is a unique tented wilderness camp located on a high plateau in the heart of Marrakech's Agafay Desert. Facing the High Atlas mountains with a distant view of Mount Toubkal, guests can sleep in luxurious ensuite stargazing tents built on stilts. These romantic tents, are situated 15 metres apart to ensure privacy, and enable a unique view of the African night sky. The camp is solar-powered and designed for guests to experience the night-time magic of Africa's dark skies. Alternatively, choose to stay in a comfortable en-suite caidal tent.

Candlelit meals are served directly to guests on their private balconies, al fresco, or in one of the canopy-covered wilderness dining areas. Lodge facilities include a fire pit and a stargazing deck with a telescope. The Agafay Desert is a natural adventure playground. A popular daytime activity from the lodge is a camel ride to the adobe village of Douar Nkhila and its palm oasis. Head out on foot on a self-guided desert walk to a nearby river valley and beyond. Or head out of camp to ride a quad bike on one of the distant Agafay desert trails. Nkhila Lodge's desert cooking school runs daily workshops for guests who like to cook!

Getting There

Located 1.5 km from Douar Nkhila, on the east side of the Agafay Desert, south of Marrakech (1 hour from the Medina, 35 km by 4x4 vehicle); nearest airport is Marrakech Menara (45 minutes by 4x4 vehicle, 29 km). Douar Nkhila can be reached from the east after crossing the N'fis river, or from the north west (Agafay village) by following desert tracks. GPS Coordinates: 31°25'19.1"N 8°09'39.0"W.

Rooms

Stargazing Tents - Five spacious twin/double luxury tented rooms with balconies.

Caidal Tents - Ten comfortable twin/double tents, ideal for short 1 night stays.

Private Lodge - Nkhila can be rented exclusively for private groups. Book early!

All tents have private facilities (toilet and shower). Stargazing tents are equipped with a wardrobe, safe, fan, heating, bath robes, desk & chair. Up to two extra beds can be added to accommodate a family of four people. Each tent has a private decked balcony, ideal for stargazing, and with a wonderful view of the High Atlas mountains and Agafay. Caidal tents can accommodate up to 3 guests. They have private facilities (toilet and shower) but are more simply furnished with a coat stand, desk & chair, heating, fan, safe. They are set in a circle, around the camp fire.

Rates

Rates vary by season. High season is generally March, April and May plus October, November and Christmas/New Year.

Caidal tents from 1,740 MAD.
Stargazing tents from 2,400 MAD.
Extra person 450 MAD.
Dinner by the camp fire 440 MAD pp.
Private transfer by 4x4 from Marrakech 1100 MAD (max. 4) or taxi 550 MAD (max. 6).

Rates indicated are for a twin/double tent, per night, and include breakfast but exclude a local 'Taxe de Sejour' of 50 MAD per person per night. Request a quote for current best available rates, long stays and packages combining two or more Moroccan Hideaways properties.

info@nkhilalodge.com

www.nkhilalodge.com

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+212 618 484 858 (MA)

+212 707 753 581 (MA)

Facilities

Restaurant/dining tent with bar and library.
Cosy Moroccan salon tent.
Stargazing deck with telescope.
Desert cooking school offering daily cooking classes.
Tour booking service.
Sun loungers with a view of Agafay.
Viewpoint canopies for shade & relaxation.
Free Wi-fi (4G).
Free onsite parking.
Pétanque, chess & other games.
Outdoor fire pit with nightly fires.
Binoculars, bird guides & planispheres.

Activities

Stargazing.
Cooking workshops.
Guided desert walks to nearby river valleys, canyons & geological places of interest.
Camel rides to local village & palm oasis.
Quad biking excursions (off-site).
Day trips to Atlas mountains, Kik Plateau & beyond.
Tours to local Berber markets & Marrakech.
4x4 desert tours.