The best accommodations Désert Des Sharqiya Sands

Accessible by an easy trail, in a valley framed by two lines of dunes, the Nomadic Desert Camp wins the trophy for true charm, once you accept the principle of the great simplicity of these palm huts with small beds, with communal showers and toilets in the open air. Here, there is no electricity, so no air conditioning. In addition to the superb natural setting, this camp run by a local Bedouin family offers a precious commodity: human exchange. Activities: camel ride and 4x4 tour in the dunes.

Grand is the camp with the most diverse offering: tents of various standings and the highest levels of comfort, as well as luxury Omani-style villas. It's also one of the few to have a swimming pool and offer such a wide range of experiences: camel rides, fat bikes, horse riding, archery, initiation to Bedouin culture, guided walks, playground, volleyball, gazelle observation enclosure, etc. Charming restaurant and café, library. A safe bet.

Humaid will meet you at the Al-Wasil petrol station and guide you to his camp or take you in his own 4x4. On arrival, tea and dates are waiting for you, as hospitality is the key to this human-sized, simple and more authentic than average place. The setting is superb and serves as a showcase for about twenty traditional tents made of biquette skin with open-air bathroom, arranged in a circle at the foot of a dune. We climb up there in the setting sun, we walk on camelback, we do dunebashing (4x4).

Large, it is one of the prettiest camps in the desert made of comfortable chalets (private bathroom) extended by charming terraces on stilts with carpets and floor cushions. In the distance, at the foot of the immense dune, a few luxury tents with a well-kept decoration welcome lovers. In another space, you can read books and eat under a large Bedouin tent. Activities: quad, dromedary, walking, 4x4, sandboarding and guided crossings of the Sharqiya desert on request.

This is one of the most luxurious fixed camps in the desert: a refined collection of bungalows covered with tent canvas for an authentic look, in fact large suites with living room, silky cushions, carpets, modern bathroom (called villas)... Many are designed for families, with two bedrooms. Standard units are available at more affordable rates. The same quest for distinction is evident in the Two Dunes restaurant and the Oasis bar, the Sharqiya's rare alcoholic counter. There's also a TV lounge, library, billiards table and a wide range of activities.

This is a charming Sharqiyas address. The principle is the same as for the neighbors: you drive there yourself with your 4x4 and GPS coordinates, or we escort you from the gas station. As for accommodation, there's a choice of tents and small huts in typical Arab style, but with all mod cons (good bed and private bathroom) or new, hotel-like maisonettes. Despite these recent additions, the atmosphere remains authentic and the welcome wonderful, with activities such as traditional dances and music, Bedouin encounters, campfires...

This medium-sized camp, with no particular charm but luxurious and well-organized, features small hard-built bungalows with private bathrooms lined up in onion rows. Many typical desert activities are on offer: quad or dromedary rides, sand tobogganing, exchanges with Bedouin families, moments of relaxation at sunset, BBQ evenings, dinners in the dunes, and more. You can even rent sand bikes! There's also a large swimming pool for cooling off, a restaurant and a spa.

The Sama group succeeds in offering typical units at the edge of the dunes accessible without 4x4. We are at the gates of the desert, in a sandy environment where these 10 pretty ochre bungalows covered with palm leaves merge. Air conditioning and private bathroom make it comfortable, terrace and sofa ensure contemplation. Traditional-style restaurant and several activities: sandboarding (dune surfing), camel riding, 4X4 to the assault of the sandy sheeps.

In the desert, the absence of visual pollution makes it easier to observe the sky and see many more stars than usual. This experience is heightened tenfold in Oman's unusual accommodation known as domes: those famous round luxury tents with a partially transparent membrane. They offer the magic of resting with your eyes on the sky, without the inconvenience of a night under the stars, as you are sheltered, cool (air-conditioned) and in the comfort of your own room with bed and private bathroom.

This cute little camp has a few tents furnished with colorful rugs, a sitting area, beds and rustic but private bathrooms. It's run by a local family who live on site, which is a plus. Moderately isolated, overlooking a 4x4 track, this is an authentic Bedouin experience, with a host of activities (hiking, camel rides, initiation to traditional dances)... The welcome is exceptional, a true moment of sharing, and the home cooking is delicious!

On a palette of grey and ivory, it is the most beautiful tented camp of Sharqiya, nature-chic without ostentation. An eco-friendly and bohemian setting surrounded by high dunes, it stretches over an exclusive site: easy to access, but isolated from everything. It's elegance in the desert: fine dining, attentive and discreet service, a range of experiences (yoga, astronomy, etc.), accommodation in double Bedouin tents (one for the bedroom, the other for the private bathroom) and a décor that would once have swallowed several rolls of film from a film camera. Guaranteed love at first sight!