Desert Retreat Camp is a relatively small camp with some 16 tents /
units. It is located nicely on a flat area next to massive sand dunes
some 21 km south of the village of Al Wasil, on the main road running
north of Whaba Sands. The first 9 km are tarmac, the next 11 farily
easy driving through gravel and some sand. Doable with a 2 wheel drive,
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... what people say » ut 4x4 is preferable. If you do not have a 4x4 or prefere to leave yur
car at Al Wasil, Humaid, the owner will take you to the camp (for a fee
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This was a wonderful get-away place! Humaid (owner/manager) was very well spoken, kind, and accommodating. I loved the dune bashing and camel ride as well as the food, atmosphere, and quietness/calmness that the place created. I highly recommend to anyone. There are other camps in the area that are larger, but I don't think they have the same 1:1 that Desert Retreat does.