hotel to provide luxurious options for
guests and has also managed to set this
desert hotel apart from its competitors.
The suites are adorned with hanging art
and stained-glass windows; bold and
brightly colored carpets hug otherwise
cold, ceramic floors, while sturdy,
mahogany doors offer privacy from the
rest of the grounds.
There is no wifi at Auberge du
Sud; without their toys, the adults
have little choice but to play in the
outdoors, and when the satin sands
of the Sahara are your playground,
why would you want it any other
way? The serenity and peace
throughout the Auberge du Sud are
certainly undeniable. This serene
environment is a lure for guests that
are not too keen to trek the Sahara
Desert, but instead to lay next to
the pool with a view of the dunes.
Far away from any metropolitan, or
concrete jungle, a night at Auberge
Du Sud is a relaxing getaway that has
attracted travelers from Morocco’s
larger cities.
In addition to elegant rooms, the
hotel offers upscale comfort coupled
by adventure with a luxury campsite.
It slowly became obvious that Auberge
du Sud allows for a coddled-camping
experience for the not-so-rugged
traveler. Good thing, because I don’t
camp. I don’t have an affinity for bugs
or sleeping outdoors, but this was
hardly camping. Our “tent” had solid
walls, decorated with bright colored
carpets and living space of about
400ft. Hardly tent like, with two
full sized single beds, a nightstand, a
shower with running hot water, a sink,
bathroom, and electricity. Now, this
camping I can do.
But back to Jimmy. An
unconventional-looking camel, he is
as white as snow and as friendly as a
bee. But nevertheless, he carries me
through the golden sunset, unfazed
by the beauty around him. Riding
on camel-back for the first time, I
couldn’t help but feel the history
under his hooves. These treks across
miles of sand originated from nomad
families who moved location to
location when resources ran scarce.
You are not simply trekking, you are
participating in a thousand-year-old
tradition that was once a common way
of life.
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