3-Day Erg El Mhazil Nomadic Desert Experience from Foum Zguid

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Overview

  • Duration:3 days 2 nights
  • Travelers:1 - 40 guests
  • Tour Type:Desert Stays & Bivouac
  • Language:English, Espanol, French

Experience an authentic 3-day nomadic immersion in Erg El Mhazil, starting from Foum Zguid and traveling by 4x4 through the landscapes of Iriki National Park. Discover a peaceful oasis with views of the mountains and free-roaming camels before reaching your desert bivouac.


Enjoy a welcome tea, climb the great dune for sunset, and spend the evening with a traditional dinner around the campfire under the stars. The second day is dedicated entirely to the dunes, with a camel ride, desert discovery, lunch in the dunes, free time to relax, and traditional nomadic music around the fire.


On the final day, return to Foum Zguid by 4x4, stopping at an ancient prehistoric fossil site before crossing the dry Lake Iriki one last time.

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Highlights

  • Spend a full day exploring Erg El Mhazil
  • Discover the desert by camel
  • Watch the sunrise and sunset over the dunes
  • Enjoy traditional nomadic music around the campfire
  • Visit an ancient prehistoric fossil site
  • Discover a peaceful oasis with free-roaming camels

Includes/Excludes

  • Nomadic bivouac accommodation
  • Full board
  • 4x4 transportation
  • Camel ride
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1: Foum Zguid – Erg El Mhazil

Begin your adventure in Foum Zguid by 4x4, traveling through the lunar landscapes and vast rocky plains of Iriki National Park.

Stop at a peaceful oasis, surrounded by mountain views and free-roaming camels, before continuing towards Erg El Mhazil. Upon arrival at the bivouac, enjoy a welcome tea before climbing the great dune to admire the sunset.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner around the campfire beneath the star-filled sky, followed by an overnight stay in a nomadic tent.

Day 2: Full Day in the Erg El Mhazil Dunes

Wake up to the desert sunrise and enjoy a traditional Saharan breakfast.

The morning begins with a camel ride through the dunes, discovering the desert's flora, fauna, and hidden landscapes. At midday, enjoy lunch in the heart of the dunes surrounded by nature.

The afternoon is free for relaxation, walking, or a siesta at the bivouac. In the evening, share a special moment around the campfire with traditional nomadic music.

Spend the night in a desert tent or, for the more adventurous, under the open sky.

Day 3: Erg El Mhazil – Foum Zguid

After a generous breakfast, begin the return journey to Foum Zguid by 4x4.

Along the way, stop at an ancient prehistoric fossil site, offering a glimpse into the geological history of this Saharan land.

Continue through the dry bed of Lake Iriki one final time before arriving in Foum Zguid.

Tour Map

Extra Services

Airport transfers

Airport transfers

Enjoy a comfortable and reliable transfer between the airport and your accommodation or meeting point.

Photography

Photography

Capture the beauty of the desert with memorable photos of your journey, dunes, sunset, and bivouac experience.

Private 4x4 Transfers

Private 4x4 Transfers

Travel comfortably through the desert with a private 4x4 transfer, ideal for reaching remote dunes, bivouacs, and desert landscapes.

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