Accommodation at Dar Sidi Bounou
Comfortable Rooms, with ensuite bathrooms in the House with the possibility of sleeping on the roof in warmer weather. N’walla Huts and Berber Tents which are under the palms. Shared bathroom facilities with hot water showers.
There are 3 Rooms in the House, sleeping on the roof under the stars can also be arranged in hot weather.
The Rooms
The Berber Tents
Family or Group traditional large Berber Tent for up to 8 people and small Berber Tents with double and single beds. Shared facilities.
Dar Sidi Bounou
Dar Sidi Bounou is a Guest house on the edge of the Sahara Dunes and Palmer oasis developed by Nancy Patterson, a Canadian/British artist, and Daoud Leghlid, whose Berber family come from the local Bounou area. We encourage adventurous individual travellers, creative people and families with children of all ages, to come and experience the special atmosphere of this remote region, once a stopping place on the legendary caravan route to Tombouctou
Relax in the sun, in the shade under the palms, on the dunes or on the roof terraces. Learn desert drumming techniques, make music with locals, and find out about the ancient culture and fascinating history of the area. Enjoy traditional Beldi cooking, including vegan or vegetarian, special food for kids, birthday parties and celebrations, design your trip to sahara to your own specifications
​Excursions can be arranged, just send us a request by email at darsidibounou@gmail.com
we will be pleased to answer you back as soon possible
One of the main activities at Dar Sidi Bounou is non-activity… total relaxation, there is no need to actually do anything active, other than come to the breakfast, lunch or supper table to enjoy the delicious meals in our airy salon or outside on the terrace. Meals often finish with an extended chat over mint tea or drinks of your choice. There are many places to stretch out and read, or snooze, and if you wish to stay connected, we have free Wifi.
Featured Excursions and 4x4 Tours
Desert Excursions: arranged to suit your particular requirements in advance or when you arrive. Camel trekking, 4x4 excursions and walking tours, flexible adventures…. High Dunes or Historical Sites…. for a few hours or several days…. Children welcome.
7 Days 6 Nights Tour
7 Days 6 Nights from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. Discover the authentic Morocco with this Desert and Atlantic Coast Tour.
5 Days 4 Nights Tour
Cross the High Atlas to discover the Draa Valley all the way to the Desert Dunes with a camel ride and overnight camp.
Desert Soul Excursion
Desert Excursion from Dar Sidi Bounou. Ideal for our guests who would like to discover more of the desert in a relaxed mode.