Sleep in a Caidal Tent for a Glamping weekend in Gironde, in Domaine EcoÔtelia

Glamping stay in a Caidal Tent near Bordeaux (Gironde)

How about experiencing the Moroccan culture, during an unusual & unseen stay in a Maghreb typical accomodation ?

If you like the idea, we are waiting for you at our Estate, near Bordeaux. You will make yourself comfortable in a Caidal Tent, traditional habitat of which the charm works on the whole family... A sweet exotic scent will strike you and will ensure relaxing and peaceful nights, at the end of which breakfast will be delivered to you in a basket.  

History of the Caidal Tent

 The Caidal Tent, or Makhzen, is made of white canvas, decorated with black patterns recalling a qandil (oil lamp).Widespread in Morocco, caids' Tent (hence its name) hosts invited figures during national, religious or family celebrations (weddings in particular). It is surmounted by golden balls, symbol of authority. Its interior is decorated with large wall hangings : Haïti. « Haïti » (coming from Haït, the walls) is a colorful fabric support. These fabrics, green & red, are cut and sewn to create a picture of Mihrab. Theses tents are created to honour distinguished guests.

Warmth symbol, the richness of the inner fabrics reflects the interest and the great care for its guests. The Caidal Tent captivates its visitors, offers them a journey across Arabian Nights settings with colorful furniture, traditional wall hangings for a total immersion in the country of origin. With its canopy bed and its large bench-type seats, you will feel immediately transported to another world !