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The vast cracked earth of dry Lake Iriki with a single 4x4 track crossing it

2 days / 1 night · from Foum Zguid

Foum Zguid to Erg Chegaga: 2 Days / 1 Night

The shortest real desert trip: Lake Iriki, nomad country, one night in the big dunes.

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from $200 / person

The journey

Day by day

Route: Foum Zguid > Iriki Lake > Erg Chegaga > Foum Zguid

  1. Day 1

    Foum Zguid to Erg Chegaga

    Depart via Laajirmia Oasis (15-minute photo stop), on to Iriki Lake to visit nomadic homes and meet locals, lunch with a desert view. Continue to the Erg Chegaga campsite for sunset, a camel ride, and a night under the stars with campfire and live music.

    A 4x4 kicking up sand on open desert tracks toward Erg Chegaga

  2. Day 2

    Back to Foum Zguid

    After breakfast, stop at a nomadic school, then the fossil site near Iriki Lake, before returning to Foum Zguid.

    A hand brushing sand off ancient fossilized marine life embedded in desert rock

What’s included

Included

  • Private 4x4 or minivan with A/C, fuel, English-speaking driver/guide
  • 1 night in desert camp: private tent with bed and blankets
  • Dinner and breakfast included
  • Camel ride to and from camp, sunset and sunrise camel ride, optional sandboarding
  • Local Berber hosts in the camp

Not included

  • Flights to/from Morocco
  • Lunch (stops at local restaurants)
  • Personal expenses (drinks, tips, souvenirs)
  • Extra activities (quad biking, luxury upgrade) unless booked in advance

Good to know

Difficulty
Easy. Suitable for families and first-time desert travelers.
Group size
Private tour, your group only
Guide languages
English, French, Arabic, Tamazight
Meeting point
Foum Zguid village center, or your accommodation in town
What to bring
Warm layer for the night · Sunscreen · Scarf for wind · Camera

Questions about this tour

Can I do Erg Chegaga in 2 days?

Yes, if you start in Foum Zguid. The village sits 90 minutes from the dunes by 4x4, so a 2-day trip still includes Lake Iriki, nomad visits, a sunset camel ride and a full night at camp.

What is the difference between the camp and wild camping?

This tour uses the established Berber camp: private tents with beds, blankets and bathroom facilities. The Wild Camping tour instead moves between remote spots with no other camps in sight.

Is sandboarding included?

Yes, sandboarding is optional and included on this tour, along with the sunset and sunrise camel rides.

Rated 5.0/5 on Google Maps · Free cancellation 7+ days before departure

Reviews

Travelers on the dunes

5.0 on Google Maps
“Had an incredible experience with DuneTour. Everything was well organized, the responses while booking were quick and all our questions were answered. We had a dust storm, although it didn't prevent us from going for a camel ride to the high dunes. The tents were comfortable and the food was good. What I have to point out were the people. Our guide was incredible, he was so lively and just happy to show us the desert. We were also lucky to see gazelles in the wild. Would definitely recommend.”

Alen Kospanov

Local Guide · 7 months ago

“Mustafa was an excellent driver through the desert!! The trip was magnificent. We had a great lunch, and had a lot of time to make a walk on the sand dunes. Mustafa: thank you for the great day!!”

Patricia Vonk

Google review · 5 months ago

“It was a very wonderful experience and very wonderful people. I advise you to try the trip with them. You will enjoy every moment. Thank you.”

Rafael Jamess

Google review · a year ago

“A magical trip with Mustafa! A huge thank you to our guide for this extraordinary trip to the desert! The desert can be an intimidating place, but he made us feel completely at ease and safe from beginning to end. In addition to being very organized and friendly, Mustafa is incredibly fun and entertaining. He made this adventure unforgettable. We highly recommend him!”

JP Roux

Google review · 3 months ago

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