Location: Bouhdi, on the edge of the palm grove
The lodge is in the Bouhdi district of Timimoun, on the edge of the palm grove. Its gardens and terraces look out over the palm trees and, beyond them, the desert landscape.
Timimoun airport is about 7 km away. An airport transfer can be arranged on request; confirm the conditions before you travel. The road access is not always well signposted, so ask our team for directions before you arrive.
Timimoun, nicknamed the "red oasis", is known for its ochre earth buildings, its foggaras (underground channels that carry water to the gardens) and the great sebkha, or salt flat, that stretches below the town, facing the dunes of the Grand Erg Occidental.
Pool, restaurant and Saharan evenings
The lodge has a swimming pool, much appreciated after a day in the dunes, and a restaurant serving Saharan specialities and Gourara dishes.
Some evenings feature live music. The region's traditional music, such as the Ahellil of Gourara, is part of Timimoun's identity. A multipurpose hall also hosts seminars and company meetings.
Breakfast or half board may be included depending on the rate you choose: this is shown on each offer before you book. Check-in and check-out times are given on your voucher.
Trips into the dunes and the Gourara
Djenane Malek's highlight is its desert outings, arranged on request: 4x4 or quad bike tours in the dunes and camel rides.
From Timimoun you can discover the ksour (fortified villages) of the Gourara, the palm grove and its foggaras, and viewpoints over the sebkha at sunset. The programme and price of excursions are agreed with the lodge or a local guide; they are not included in the room rate unless the offer says otherwise.
Who is it for? When to go?
Djenane Malek suits families and groups of friends looking for a Saharan stay with a pool and excursions, as well as companies looking for a venue for a seminar in the desert.
High season runs from October to March, peaking during school holidays and the end-of-year festivities, so book early. In summer it is very hot in Timimoun, which makes the pool a real plus.
To compare with other places to stay in the oasis, see our Hotels in Timimoun page.