Foum zguid desert tour
Excursions
3 days 2 nights
A partir de 180 €
This stay will make you discover the wide open spaces of the Iriki National Park from Foum Zguid for a total change of scenery. On the program, you can admire the magnificent sunsets at the top of the Erg El Mhazil dunes, enjoy dinners around the campfire followed by evenings contemplating the stars so bright in the desert sky. You can also enjoy a camel ride in the dunes followed by a picnic to enjoy nature that has remained wild. This stay will make you discover the wide open spaces of the Iriki National Park from Foum Zguid for a total change of scenery.
From Foum Zguid, we take the 4x4 track towards the Erg El Mhazil bivouac. We will cross the stony plains of Iriki National Park. Open your eyes and admire the landscapes that evolve over the miles. We will stop in an oasis with a breathtaking view of the plateau-shaped mountains and the famous "tagline" mountain. Perhaps you will have the chance to see the herds of camels that come to drink at the well. When you arrive at the Erg El Mhazil camp, you will be greeted with a welcome tea and then you can climb the big dune to admire the sunset and the sea of dunes that stretches all around, allowing you to see the away the mountains of Djebel Bani. It is a moment of poetry and serenity where time stands still. Then, you can enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our cook and gather around the fire. Contemplate the celestial vault which reveals its most beautiful stars in the silence of the desert. You will enjoy a peaceful night under the big tents.
The sunrise on the dunes is a sight not to be missed to start the day, in the morning freshness, followed by a traditional breakfast.
We will leave in the morning, accompanied by the dromedary caravan, for a walk in the dunes that will allow you to observe the fauna and flora of the desert and understand how life is organized in these desert spaces. We will then have lunch in the middle of the dunes
In the afternoon, back at the bivouac, you can enjoy a relaxing moment to walk in the dunes or rest. In the evening, we will meet around the fire to share a musical time, an important tradition among nomads. You can then sleep under the tents or under the stars to continue to enjoy every moment spent in nature.
After a hearty breakfast, we take the road towards Foum Zguid in 4x4. We will stop on the way to discover a site of fossils, remains of prehistory immortalized in the rock. We will cross the vast plains of the dry lake of Iriki before reaching the trail.
You will leave with memories of grandiose landscapes, authentic encounters and the serenity of the desert.
Prices 210€ per person (minimum of 2 people) 180€ per person from 4 people.
The price includes accommodation, guide, full board, camel ride, 4x4 transport from Foum Zguid.
The price does not include travel insurance, air tickets.
