Getaways with stargazing

Agafay Desert, Marrakesh-Safi

A luxury desert camp of tents, lodges and villas on the Agafay Plateau, a 50-minute drive from Marrakech.

Madeira

A waterfront glamping tent for two near Canhas on Madeira's south coast, set above the ocean beside a 30-metre waterfall.

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Swiss-style glamping tents in the Thar Desert near Sam Sand Dunes, about 40 km from Jaisalmer, with camel safaris, bonfires and folk dance evenings.

Abel Tasman, Tasman

Two off-grid glamping tents above Tata Beach near Abel Tasman National Park, with ocean views, outdoor baths and fire pits, from $600 NZD a night.

Hakuba, Nagano

A private-tent glamping stay near Hakuba with its own Finnish sauna and cold plunge, set against the Japan Alps about an hour from Nagano.

Soča Valley, Goriška

A wooden glamping hut near Kobarid, Slovenia, with mountain views and a fireplace, open seasonally from June to September, sleeping two.

White Salmon, Washington

A one-bedroom yurt or treehouse near White Salmon, Washington, with a hot tub and fire pit, from $222.86 a night and a three-night minimum.

Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet

A family-run glamping camp on the dunes at Rass Rmel near Merzouga, with AC-heated ensuite tents and an all-inclusive rate from €70 a night.

Tres Piedras, New Mexico

Glamping tipis and a large yurt sit beside a mountain stream in Carson National Forest near Taos, with nightly rates from $130 to $600.

Marlborough

An off-grid yurt stay on a 40-acre bush reserve at Kenepuru Head, Marlborough, with hot tub, waterfront views and organic breakfast included.

Joshua Tree, California

A handcrafted Mongolian yurt on a glamping site four miles from Joshua Tree's Indian Cove entrance, with a fire pit and open desert sky.

White Salmon, Washington

A one-bedroom off-grid yurt or treehouse near White Salmon, Washington, with a private hot tub, fire pit and a three-night minimum stay.

Oregon Coast, Oregon

Glamping tents and geodesic domes spread across 58 acres of Oregon coastline between Cape Kiwanda and Cape Lookout, under two hours from Portland.

Zion, Utah

Furnished glamping tents with mountain views and fire pits sit 45 minutes from Zion National Park near Hildale, Utah.

Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka

Private glamping tents and lodges beside a forest stream in Nishiizu, Izu Peninsula, with outdoor sauna, hot tub, and pet-friendly sites.

Glacier National Park, Montana

A concrete-cylinder glamping tent on 37 private acres near Coram, Montana, seven miles from Glacier National Park's west entrance, sleeping two.

Llanwddyn, Wales

Two safari tents with private bathrooms in Dyfnant Forest, Snowdonia, five miles from Lake Vyrnwy, with zero light pollution for stargazing.

Grandview, Tennessee

A glamping tent set on 42 forested acres near Grandview, Tennessee, with trail access, a fire pit and pet-friendly stays.

Bow, Washington

A yurt set on a 20-acre property in Bow, Washington, with trail access, a fire pit and shared bathhouse, bookable through Hipcamp.

Shiojiri, Nagano

Dome-tent glamping on a riverside site near Shiojiri, Nagano, with fire pits, mountain views and staff-assisted cooking for families, couples and groups.

Ngorongoro, Arusha

Eleven safari tents sit right on the Ngorongoro crater rim, solar-powered and open to crater views and stargazing from private terraces.

Tofino, British Columbia

A secluded upscale glamping tent in Tofino, British Columbia, built for stargazing and quiet couple or family stays.

Asheville, North Carolina

A secluded glamping tent near Black Mountain, North Carolina, built for couples who want clear night skies and quiet.

Agafay Desert, Marrakesh-Safi

A luxury glamping tent camp in the Agafay Desert, about 40 minutes from Marrakesh, run by Our Habitas.