Surrounded by the high sand dunes of Oman’s desert, the eco-friendly Retreat Camp in Sharqiya provides authentic, Arabian-style accommodations in tents. It offers camel rides and tours to nearby locations.
Located 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 barbecue 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 organize 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“Perfect desert camping with magnificent giant sand dune as back drop, inspiring sunrises and sunsets, star-filled sky, absolute silence, and random camels wandering around. We spent 2 nights here so we could experience the desert through the...”
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Eline
Germany
“Location!!!!!! Fantastic, stunning.
Staff was very helpful.”
Kosma
Belgium
“I spent two weeks in Oman but definitely this was the highlight of the trip. We were picked up by the owner from Al Wusta (as we didn't have a 4x4) and he drove us to the camp. There was only one group of friends and the rest of the camp was...”
Jean-yves
France
“The big dune behind the camp, one of the highest in the area.”
Jordy
United States
“Wow, this place is so worth the trip! The owner of the camp is very kind and welcoming, and makes you feel comfortable upon arrival. To get to the camp, you have the option of following the owner in your own 4x4 (we drove in ours and it was easy,...”
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Zeb
United States
“There are a few camps in the desert, but only a couple that are far from the city. This one checked all of the boxes. Beautiful site with private tents and bathrooms. Excellent dinner and breakfast, plenty of food. The owner is a really nice and...”
Zahra
United Kingdom
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A suspended moment between earth and sky.
Our stay at Desert Retreat Camp was simply magical nature in its raw, Untouched Beauty. The view of the open sky at night doesn’t need any advertisement; it speaks for itself.
My 4-year-old...”
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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...”
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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.”
Host Info
9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
The desert retreat is an authentic Bedouin camp. It is special for its breathtaking location, it was designed carefully so we do not affect the beauty of the sands while offering a high service. Our clients reviews were helpful to keep the standard always high. The camp is ecofriendly managed by a knowledgeable host from the Wahiba sands. We aim to give the real Omani experience for our guests. I graduated from UK university and hope that we make a big difference for our hospitality industry in Oman
Wadi Bani Khalid is around 45 minutes drive from our office. Ibra is 30 minutes drive from there.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Hindi
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
Ambience
Traditional • Romantic
House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
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.
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