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About this property
Surrounded by the high sand dunes of Oman’s desert, the eco-friendly Retreat Camp in Sharqiya provides authentic, Arabian-style accommodation in tents. It offers camel rides and tours to nearby locations. Situated in Wahiba sands, all tents are made of natural goat hair. Each has a private, open-to-the-sky bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower. Guests staying at the Desert Retreat Camp can enjoy Arabian food and barbeque every night. After a meal, you can listen to the traditional Arabian music or gaze at the starry sky over the camp. Desert Retreat staff can organise a visit to Beduoin settlements as well as Wadi Bani Khalid, a nearby valley. Guests can also enjoy dune bashing, a popular way to explore sand dunes in off-road vehicles.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Katarzyna
Poland“It’s a LICENSED camp, which means they have a license from the Ministry of Tourism to run the camp and lease land from the government. The location is great - underneath a huge dune that you can climb and admire the views. The views from the dune...” - Hannes
Germany“This camp is great for everybody who wants to get an authentic yet comfortable (NOT luxurious) desert experience with delicious food, outstanding hospitality and a forever-lasting experience! Both the staff and owners are tremendously friendly -...” - Ignacio
Spain“Exceptional staff and resort, Though it is really simple, this was what we were looking for. Local tents, local food and enjoying a night in the dessert. It was great to share time with the owner. The staff looked after us very kindly.” - Xavier
France“Great location and very authentic. At the foot of a huge and beautifull dune. Very friendly staff.” - Michaela
Czech Republic“Very good location far from the other camps, very kind staff and very good food for breakfast and dinner. Warm welcome from the owner of the camp.” - Laurent Spain“welcoming staff, great food, lost in the sands, tour in the sand dunes, generating own electricity with solar energy. we were with another group of 3 friendly people from Germany. perfect time”
- Marlene
Austria“Authentic nomadic style tents in a secluded area next to a large dune. The location was perfect to watch the sunset and sunrise on the dune but also could you easily drive yourself back to the village near the desert! It was easy to get there as a...” - Eva
United States“Excellent staff, tasty and plentiful dinner and breakfast, wonderful location.” - Diederik
Belgium“Authenticity, personal touch, friendly staff, stunning and amazing views, silence, private bathroom, impressive to watch the stars during the night, beautiful to see the sun go down. Amazing food, both for dinner and breakfast.” - Matthias Germany“We appreciated that the desert camp was very simple (only tents, electricty only in the evening for the main tent). It was superbly located next to a big sand dune. The manager and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Simple, but very good...”
Host Information
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please check your visa requirements before you travel.
Please note that the meeting point is at the office at Al Maha petrol station in Al Wasil Village at 3 pm daily.
Please note that a 4x4 car will be provided to reach the camp. This service is mandatory and chargeable.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.
