Luxury Desert Resorts: Indulgence At 5 Selected Paradises

Luxury desert experiences are one-of-a-kind and can awaken in us sensations we have never felt before. They pull us into a different dimension and you can’t tell where the boundary between earth and heaven is. Here are 5 luxury and eco-friendly desert resorts selected by Kore that rise from mystic deserts.

Feel the original Wild West atmosphere in this majestic desert landscape made up of red-rock canyons, immense plateaus, and deep gorges. Within the sweeping Colorado Plateau region, there are nine national parks. Three of them surround Amangiri Resort region: the Grand Staircase, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and the Grand Canyon National Park. Located in one of the most dramatic and secluded settings in the world, this resort provides an inspiring welcome to everyone who has always dreamed of sleeping in luxurious villas set in the rocks of an ancient and immense desert. The modern style of Amangiri Resort’s suites blends perfectly in this untouched country.

One of the most exciting Amangiri experiences is the Cave Peak Stairway, where you can ascend 120 steps, reaching a dizzying height 400 feet above the rocky floor below and experience a breathtaking view. Moreover Amangiri is also engaged in the preservation of the planet and the local heritage. Ultimately they support them through the rehabilitation of lost traditions and purchases from local artisans. Amangiri also celebrates local cuisine and offers cooking classes dedicated to traditional cooking with healthy, sustainable, organic, seasonal food.

Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas

A Saharan desert escape is a must if you have never before visited an environment like this. Located in central western Tunisia, Anantara Tozeur Resort and Villas can be your gateway to the stillness, adventure and majesty of the Sahara Desert. With 93 suites, villas, and pool villas to choose from, you can wake up to the bright desert sunrise and participate in a large variety of adventurous activities.

Explore the best of the Tunisia attractions near the resort on camelback or quad bike. Salt flats, palm oases, high sand dunes, and abandoned villages full of history will be the backdrop to your days. Then you can return to the resort to relax poolside and experience fascinating Arabian nights.

Anantara aims to preserve and nurture its host communities and environments. It operates in a way that is beneficial to the people who live there, and sustainable for generations still to come. Guests are encouraged to be aware of local cultures, and indigenous cultures are incorporated into everyday experiences. Products and services are obtained from environmentally and culturally sustainable sources, and members of local communities are employed and empowered wherever possible.

Six Senses Shaharut: a luxury desert resorts in the Negev Desert

Captivating and of biblical proportions, the Negev desert occupies over half of Israel and hides ancient cities, natural pools, vineyards, olive groves and geological treasures. The Six Senses Shaharut Resort is nestled in a dramatic cliff in the middle of this miracle of nature. From your accommodation— additionaly many with a private swimming pool—you can see huge open spaces in vibrant colors that change according to the position of the sun.

Throughout the state of Israel, the Shaharut Resort is the first to achieve the “LEED Certification” from the U.S. Green Building Council because of its efforts to reduce energy consumption, waste, and pollution. Due to the palm groves that absorb 100% of the treated wastewater on site, this luxury resort in the Negev Desert discharges no liquids into the environment. In addition, the hotel achieved a 25% reduction in energy consumption through sustainable design and construction in harmony with the landscape.

Habitas AlUla, Ashar Valley in Saudi Arabia

Habitas AlUla is situated perfectly between the high rocks of a desert oasis in the Ashar Valley, Saudi Arabia. Millions of years have shaped this Saudi Arabian valley’s scenic allure, with epic canyons and stately rock formations.

This eco-friendly resort in the desert has sustainable villas designed to embrace the natural surroundings and offers unforgettable experiences worthy of a 5 star hotel.

Your desert holiday will be enriched by concerts featuring traditional musical instruments that evoke profound emotions and sensations, surrounded by the immense beauty of the sweeping valley. If you love archeological sites, visit Hegra to experience Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll be dazzled by the buildings of ancient civilizations that lived in a land that still holds their secrets.

Habitas AlUla constructions and initiatives are guided by nature and they are committed to fulfilling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. To conclude, one of their successes is the partnership with “Cooperativo Ambio’s Scolel’te Program” with which they support reforestation to offset carbon emissions from their operations.

Wolwedans, a luxury desert resort in the Namib Desert

Located in the heart of the NamibRand Nature Reserve, Wolwedans provides a luxury desert experience with a large variety of accommodations. You can choose between a dune camp perched on the edge of a 250m high dune, mountain view suite or desert lodges. Besides all camps are built using wooden structures and positioned with care and empathy for the surrounding landscape. Among the blue skies and endless plains of this countryside, you will find beauty to nourish your soul and tranquility to calm your mind. The resort gives custom-made and warm service to all guests, providing a completely unique nature experience that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

The Wolwedans philosophy revolves both around people, planet, and profit, like pieces of a puzzle of equal importance. Above all, their goal is to ensure the conservation of the Namib desert through the use of natural resources and the safeguarding of the local ecosphere. In particular solar energy is the main power of the suites, and ensure a very light environmental footprint on the rich and untouched desert ecosystem. As well as providing incomes for locals, sustainable commercial operations enable reinvestment back into social and green initiatives.

These magical places are just a few of the eco-sustainable resorts, selected by Kore, that rise from the sands of secular deserts. So let yourself be captivated by the undisputed charm of these places. Now it’s time to book your mystical and fascinating holiday in thousand-year historical locations.