4-Day Sahara Trek through Iriki National Park from Foum Zguid
Overview
Discover the silence and majesty of the Moroccan Sahara with this immersive 4-day camel-assisted trek through Iriki National Park. Starting in Foum Zguid, you'll journey deep into the desert, camping under the stars near the dunes of Erg El Mhazil, walking across a dried lake bed, and finishing in the serene oasis of Zaouiat Sidi Abdenabi. This tour blends nature, tradition, and physical adventure, perfect for those seeking authenticity and disconnection.
Included/Excluded
- 4x4 transport from and back to Foum Zguid
- Camel support for gear and food
- 2 nights desert camping
- 1 night at oasis guesthouse
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Local desert guides
- Music and campfire evenings
- Transfers to/from Foum Zguid (available on request)
- Entrance fees (Telouet, optional local guides)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Tips and personal expenses
- Insurance
Tour Plan
Day 1: Foum Zguid – Iriki – Erg El Mhazil
Departure at 2:00 PM by 4x4 from Foum Zguid, crossing the dramatic plains of Iriki National Park and the dry Iriki lake bed. Arrival at Erg El Mhazil, where the desert team will welcome you and set up your camp.
Enjoy the sunset from the main dune, then gather around the campfire for dinner and traditional music under the stars.
Overnight in tents or under the open sky.
Day 2: Erg El Mhazil – Trekking & Desert Camp
Wake up with the sunrise and enjoy a Moroccan breakfast. Start your desert hike through the dunes, accompanied by camels carrying gear and supplies.
Arrive at a new remote location where the mobile camp will be installed for the night.
Evening around the fire with music and storytelling.
Overnight in tents or open sky sleeping.
Day 3: Dunes – Zaouiat Sidi Abdenabi Oasis
Morning departure for a 2.5-hour walk through the desert, eventually arriving at a guesthouse in the oasis of Zaouiat Sidi Abdenabi.
Enjoy lunch and rest under the shade of an acacia tree.
In the afternoon, take a guided visit of the village, learning about local agriculture, water management, and oasis life.
Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse, with music around the fire.
Day 4: Zaouiat Sidi Abdenabi – Foum Zguid
After breakfast, return by 4x4 across Iriki’s dry lake to Foum Zguid, arriving by late morning.
End of the tour.