Hotel Riad Ali - Merzouga

3-star desert riad at the edge of Erg Chebbi sand dunes

Amenities

Hotel Riad Ali offers a rooftop terrace with views of the Sahara sand dunes, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden area with BBQ facilities and an outdoor fireplace. The property provides free private parking and valet parking, along with a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Additional facilities include a shared lounge/TV area, designated smoking area, and accessible parking for guests with disabilities.

Rooms

Each air-conditioned guest room at the riad has a traditional Moroccan style with mosaic tiles and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The rooms come with a small fridge, and family accommodations include quadruple rooms and triple rooms. Some guest feedback notes that rooms can be compact, but the hotel also offers baby safety gates and strollers for families with young children.

Dining

The on-site restaurant at Hotel Riad Ali serves traditional Moroccan cuisine including tagines and couscous, prepared by local chefs. A buffet breakfast is offered each morning, featuring home-made cakes and crepes. The property also provides a coffee house on site, a kid-friendly buffet, kids' meals, and special diet menus upon request.

Location & Excursions

Set right next to the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, Riad Ali is located near Lake Dayet Srij and within walking distance of the Merzouga village square. The hotel arranges desert treks, camel rides, quad tours, and 4x4 sunset excursions, all guided and bookable on site. A door near the pool opens directly onto the dunes, allowing guests to step onto the Sahara sand without any extra transport.

Entertainment & Activities

Hotel Riad Ali offers evening entertainment, live music performances, and themed dinner nights on the property. Guests can join bike tours, hiking, walking tours, and cooking classes, or attend tour or class about local culture. The hotel also provides movie nights, a public transport tickets service, and can organize 4x4 sunset excursions with professional guides.

• Location: Steps from Erg Chebbi sand dunes and Lake Dayet Srij
• Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and mosaic tiles
• Dining: Traditional tagines and couscous with buffet breakfast
• Entertainment: Evening entertainment, live music, and themed dinner nights
• Excursions: Camel rides, quad tours, and 4x4 sunset trips arranged on site
• Parking: Free private parking with valet and covered bike parking

License number: 52000AB0096