Here is the complete news release, and here is the link straight to a bundle of photos :įans and friends of the Sahara Hotel and Casino will have their chance to take home a piece of the famed resort when it opens its doors to the public one last time during a two-month Liquidation Sale set to begin June 16th, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. If a reader can go on Thursday and take photos for the blog - I’ll happily refund your $10 admission and find you something from my treasure chest as well – any takers? Oh, can you pick me up a blackjack table, too?Ĭlick through for a link to all the photos… People traveled far and wide for that nostalgic feeling and this will be their last opportunity to see the Sahara as it stands today.
There is still that “Rat Pack” feel at the Sahara, from the portraits on the walls, to the last, original camel in the lobby. The Moroccan-themed Sahara was well-known for being a famous hangout of the Rat Pack and is the only remaining casino from that era still standing. The Sahara opened in 1952 as the sixth resort on the strip. Thanks to reader Jennifer Quintana, who spotted this fantastic sale: Starting Thursday, June 16, all contents of the famous Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas will be sold. Retro Renovation stopped publishing in 2021 these stories remain for historical information, as potential continued resources, and for archival purposes.
