The peacefulness of the desert is indescribable. After being in the energetic vibrant city of Marrakech, it was extremely relaxing to recharge and enjoy the serene desert. Lounging around, enjoying sunshine, and not worrying about our phones (there’s no Wi-Fi nor charging stations) brought Daniel and I much closer on our honeymoon. We tend to prefer the hustle and bustle, but this experience allowed us to truly live in the moment and appreciate our surroundings. It was unlike any previous travel experience that I have had.
Where we stayed:
Scarabeo Camp:
Scarabeo camp was only a 45-minute drive from Marrakech and an amazing choice because it feels like a million miles away from civilization. There are many glamping camps in the desert of Morocco, and I HIGHLY suggest staying at one. If you aren’t the camping type, I can tell you that this is definitely a different experience than typical camping. For me, it was a romantic and glamorous experience that I will always be fond of. We scheduled a van to pick us up at our riad to take us to Scarabeo camp and a van to drop us off at the airport on our last day.
What we ate:
The food was delicious! We had another Moroccan salad for lunch, served with warm bread and chilled carrot juice. Dinner was later than we had expected, so we snacked on pretzels and crunchy corn while sipping Moroccan rosé and enjoying the sunset over the Atlas Mountains. Dinner was a vegetable soup and a beef and date tagine followed by a fragrant orange sponge cake for desert. After dinner, we sat by the fire and stargazed. The stars were unbelievably clear and bright!
What we saw (did):
Camel riding:
We rode camels around the outskirts of the camp and into the desert, and it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Make sure you book the camels in advance, which you can typically do online. It may sound touristy, but once on the camel you get an incredible view of the Atlas Mountains. We were initially giggling and chatting, but towards the end of the hour we enjoyed the tranquil sounds of nature.
