Hotels of Earth

Authentic Desert Camp - Al Wasil

Wahiba Sand Desert, Al Aḩmadī, OM

9.7 guest rating· 129 reviews

About this hotel

Luxury Desert Camping Experience

Unique Accommodation

Experience a stay like never before at Authentic Desert Camp in Al Aḩmadī. The luxury tent offers comfortable family rooms with cozy bed linen and towels provided in every unit.

Serene Terrace Views

Relax and unwind on the terrace, boasting stunning views of the surrounding desert landscape. Perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or stargazing at night.

Convenient Location

Located just 188 km from Muscat International Airport, ease of travel is guaranteed for our guests. Book your stay now at Authentic Desert Camp for an unforgettable desert getaway.

Rooms & rates

tent multiple beds

Sleeps 4 · 20 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

tent number 1

Sleeps 3 · 16 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed, Queen bed

  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee machine

Amenities

  • Free Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
Show all 65 amenities
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • BBQ facilities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Games room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Horse riding
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Water slide

Location

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Wahiba Sand Desert, Al Aḩmadī, OM

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.7129 reviews

+ Host is very kind and helpful+ Unique desert experienceNone
Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money10.0

Guest review

10.0

Saeed's Authentic Desert Camp was the crown jewel in our Oman vacation. The camp is beautiful while still being comfortable and an authentic Bedouin experience. The landscape surrounding the camp is stunning, and the camels are a real treat to interact with. The camel excursions were a lot of fun, and they are just beautiful animals that are well loved at the camp. The meals were home cooked recipes from Saeed's own family, and they were absolutely delicious. Saeed was an amazing host, and was extremely accommodating of our last minute schedule changes, staying contact with us until everything was settled. The camp staff was also top notch, friendly, and extremely punctual with pick ups and drop offs. The best part was Saeed's own stories about Bedouin food and culture, and he was conversational about just any topic. We highly recommend staying at this camp, we are looking forward to coming back some day.

Victoria · US · 2026-05-26

Manifique Desert Camp! Très belle expérience!

10.0

Nous avons mis longtemps à choisir un Desert Camp et sommes très satisfait de notre choix. Tout est parfaitement bien organisé. Le niveau de confort est tout à fait à la hauteur compte tenu des conditions et de l'endroit. Nous remercions tout particulièrement Said pour nous avoir permis de vivre une expérience désert inoubliable.

Il faut répéter et s'entrainer un peu plus pour les denses du soir) ahah :-) Sérieusement, tout est parfait. C'est un magnifique Desert Camp!

DIMITRI · LU · 2026-04-16

Guest review

9.0

Alles

Jens · DE · 2026-04-06

Wunderschönes Camp mit außergewöhnlichem, herzlichem Gastgeber

10.0

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt mit allem Komfort und konnten Dank Said tief in das Wüstenleben eintauchen. Said führt das Camp mit sehr viel Liebe und Herzblut und ist ein außergewöhnlicher, herzlicher Gastgeber. Alles ist mit sehr viel Liebe und Achtsamkeit ausgestattet. Das Dunebashing zum Sonnenuntergang unbedingt empfehlenswert. Ein Abenteuer! Jederzeit wieder.

Helga · DE · 2026-03-31

Posto fantastico

10.0

Posto fantastico Cucina buonissima Personale gentile e molto professionale Proprietario …. Top

Niente tutto fantastico

Luca · SM · 2026-03-24

A truly authentic, fair-priced, and deeply personal desert experience. Simply wonderful!

10.0

This was an unforgettable stay and should be part of everyone's Oman itinerary! The host was fantastic—extremely kind, professional, and he shared fascinating stories about his life and family background. The home-cooked food was some of the best we had in the entire country. We loved the authentic feel of the camp and the activities like camel riding and dune bashing, which gave us a much deeper understanding of the desert. The sunrise and sunset were simply unique and breathtaking.

There was nothing I didn't like about the stay itself. One important tip for future travelers: make sure to double-check the meeting point instructions! I made a mistake and clicked on the camp location in my GPS instead of the meeting point, which was completely on me. Just follow the host's specific directions for the pickup/meeting and everything will be perfect.

Herget · DE · 2026-03-21

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.