An oasis of quiet, nature, and inner connection
Moa is a unique wellness resort in the heart of the Arava, an oasis of tranquility, nature, and refined design. The property, designed by architect Sefi Kariti, was created from a vision of connection between people, environment, and culture, using natural materials, locally made earth bricks, and spacious desert inspired tents.
At Moa, you’ll enjoy a holistic hospitality experience that blends deep calm with personal growth programs, thoughtfully crafted plant and sea based cuisine, and a breathtaking natural setting. Between the clear lake, flowing stream, and desert orchard, alongside facilities and experiences dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing, a space is created to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
In short: Moa Living is an eco wellness resort in Tzofar in the central Arava, on about 60 dunams of private land along the ancient Nabataean Incense Route, designed and founded by the architect Sefi Kiryati as a place of quiet, nature and a culture of peace. The units are built from earth bricks made on site and from tents: Room in the Desert (a stone double room of 18–26 sqm with a private terrace, some with a foldaway bed for a third guest), Room with a Pool in the Desert (the same room with a personal stone plunge pool, heated in winter to 30–36°C), Little MoA (a khan of 8 family stone rooms around a courtyard, 30–36 sqm, up to 5 guests), royal Rajasthani tents (48 sqm, five beds, private shower and toilet) and the MOA BUS (a bus converted into a unit of about 20 sqm with a terrace facing the desert, for couples). On the grounds: a groundwater ecological lake with shaded lounging areas, a desert orchard with a flowing stream and hammocks, two shaded and accessible plunge pools, a wellness complex with a wooden hot tub, ice baths and a temazcal, a sound tent and a yurt for meditation, a vegetarian and fish restaurant in a “Nabataean market” style facing the view, a treatment room, the Great Hall for events and workshops and the Small Hall for practice, and a coffee, tea and dates station through the day. A changing daily programme is included in the stay: morning yoga, an ice-bath workshop, meditations, lectures, an evening fire ceremony and workshops, plus cycling, jeep tours and hikes in the surrounding desert. Breakfast is included and half board can be added; according to the hotel’s card the kitchen is kosher (to be confirmed). Check-in from 15:00 (Saturdays from 16:00), check-out by 11:00 (Saturdays by 13:00), arrival by prior arrangement. The property is vegetarian and barbecues are not permitted; open fires only in designated areas (wood sold on site); full mobile reception only on the Pelephone network; no pets. Eilat is about 1 hour 40 minutes by car, Ein Bokek on the Dead Sea about 1 hour 15 minutes, Be’er Sheva about 1 hour 40 minutes, Tel Aviv about three hours.
Why book through Unique Hotels: official-site rates, booking directly with the resort, payment on arrival and a flexible cancellation policy. Current offers · more boutique hotels in the south · family hotels · Read: Moa Living, rooms built from the Arava’s own earth. Updated: October 2026.
Facilities & spaces
Moa offers thoughtfully designed spaces for relaxation and renewal, including an ecological lake with shaded lounging areas, a desert orchard with a flowing stream, seating areas and hammocks, and a wellness complex with a hot tub, ice baths, temazcal, and a sound tent. You’ll also find shaded plunge pools, a desert facing restaurant, and a treatment room with a range of therapies.
Experiences & activities
Moa offers a dynamic program of wellness experiences supporting body, mind, and spirit, all included in your stay. The program evolves with the seasons, creating a fresh and enriching experience each time you visit.
A double room built from local stone, featuring an intimate private terrace.
Each room includes a private bathroom with shower, indoor seating area, minibar fridge, kettle, wardrobe, and a personal outdoor terrace.
Some rooms can accommodate up to 3 guests (with a foldaway bed).
Room size: 18–26 sqm
A double room built from local stone, featuring a private terrace and a personal stone plunge pool.
Each room includes a private bathroom with shower, indoor seating area, minibar fridge, kettle, wardrobe, private terrace, and a stone plunge pool. The pools are heated in winter to 30–36°C.
Some rooms can accommodate up to 3 guests (with a foldaway bed).
Room size: 18–26 sqm
Spacious stone rooms in a complex of 8 units arranged around a central courtyard.
Each room includes four beds, a private bathroom with shower, indoor seating area, wardrobe, minibar fridge, kettle, and a private outdoor seating area.
Accommodates up to 5 guests.
Room size: 30–36 sqm
Royal Rajasthani Tents
Fully equipped tents designed to connect you with nature while offering comfort and quality.
Each tent includes five beds, a private bathroom with shower, indoor seating area, minibar fridge, kettle, and an outdoor seating area.
Tent size: 48 sqm
Unique Couple Experience
A one-of-a-kind stay in a converted bus, thoughtfully designed as a cosy unit of about 20 sqm. The bus features a double bed and a private terrace overlooking the open desert landscape, and is designed for couples only.
★★★★★ 4.5 out of 5 on Google · 400 reviews (October 2026) · All reviews
★★★★★
“A wow place! A feeling that time has stopped, with a lot of content and thought around the place. There are activities throughout the stay and a strong sense of wellness: an ice bath, a sauna, a natural-feeling pool and a pleasant stream running through the grounds. Good breakfast and a very pleasant team.”
Joni · Google review, translated · July 2026
★★★★★
“One of the most perfect hospitality experiences I have had! From the moment we arrived we received personal, courteous and professional attention, with an exceptional service team that went above and beyond. The room was spacious, exceptionally clean, tastefully designed and equipped with everything you need.”
Liron · Google review, translated · August 2026
★★★★★
“A lovely place in the heart of the desert, a different experience. Tasty food, excellent, fun rooms, plenty of spots to dip in, and an intoxicating view. You hardly notice the other guests.”
Orli · Google review, translated · August 2026
In Moshav Tzofar in the central Arava, deep in the Arava landscape on the route of the ancient Incense Route, at a similar driving distance from Eilat and from Be’er Sheva (about 1 hour 40 minutes each); Ein Bokek on the Dead Sea is about 1 hour 15 minutes and Tel Aviv about three hours. In Waze search for “Moa Living”. Phone: +972-8-949-6700.
An ecological holiday village built from earth bricks made on site and from tents, around a groundwater lake, a stream and a desert orchard, with a daily programme included in the stay: morning yoga, an ice-bath workshop, meditations, lectures, an evening fire ceremony and changing workshops. It is not a classic luxury hotel but a desert oasis of simplicity: quiet, nature, healthy plant- and sea-based food and a slow pace. It suits those looking to disconnect and recharge, less those expecting traditional hotel service.
Five types: Room in the Desert (a stone double room of 18–26 sqm with a private terrace, some with a foldaway bed for a third guest), Room with a Pool in the Desert (the same room with a personal stone plunge pool, heated in winter to 30–36°C), Little MoA (a khan of 8 family stone rooms around a courtyard, four beds, up to 5 guests, 30–36 sqm), royal Rajasthani tents (48 sqm, five beds, private shower and toilet) and the MOA BUS (a bus converted into a cosy unit of about 20 sqm with a terrace, for couples only). All units have air conditioning, a private shower and toilet, a fridge, a kettle and an outdoor seating area.
Breakfast is included in every booking, and half board (dinner) can be added. The restaurant is vegetarian and fish, in a “Nabataean market” style from local, seasonal produce, and barbecues are not permitted on the grounds. According to the hotel’s card the kitchen is kosher; confirm the certificate with the resort. A free coffee, tea and dates station is available through the day.
Access to the wellness complex is included at no extra cost: a cedar-wood hot tub, ice baths (3–7°C), a Mexican temazcal sauna, a sound tent and an air-conditioned yurt for meditation, the ecological lake, the plunge pools and the orchard. The daily programme (yoga, meditation, workshops, lectures, fire ceremony) is also included in the stay. Treatments and massages in the treatment room are paid and booked in advance.
There is a groundwater ecological lake for dipping (living water with plants and small fish, not a chlorinated pool), two shaded and accessible plunge pools, and in the Rooms with a Pool in the Desert a private stone plunge pool heated in winter. There is no conventional swimming pool.
Check-in from 15:00, and on Saturdays from 16:00. Check-out by 11:00, and on Saturdays by 13:00. Arrival is by prior arrangement. Good to know: full mobile reception on the grounds is only on the Pelephone network, partial on the others, and Wi-Fi is available in the public areas.
Yes. Little MoA is a family khan of 8 rooms around a courtyard (up to 5 guests per room), the tents host up to 5, and there is a separate tent compound for large groups and company events. The resort also hosts retreats, weddings and events in the Great Hall. If you are looking for complete quiet, it is worth asking in advance whether a group is staying on your dates.
The resort is surrounded by desert trails: hikes, the resort’s mountain bikes and organised jeep tours, the stream and the cliffs of the Arava, and starry skies with no light pollution. On the grounds the day is full: yoga, ice bathing, meditation, workshops, a fire ceremony and time by the lake.
Prices depend on the unit type, the dates (midweek or weekend) and the board (breakfast or half board), and the exact price for your dates is shown in the booking engine: click “Book now”, choose your dates and unit, and complete the booking directly with the resort. Booking through Unique Hotels gives you the official-site rate. All current offers.
Tzofar, Israel
