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2 Days Zagora to Foum Zguid via Erg Chigaga Desert Tour
Overview
This 2-day desert tour from Zagora to Foum Zguid offers the ultimate Moroccan Sahara adventure, combining history, culture, and breathtaking desert landscapes. Travel through ancient kasbahs, palm groves, and desert trails before reaching the remote Erg Chigaga dunes, where you’ll enjoy a camel trek at sunset, traditional nomadic music, and a night under the stars in a desert camp.
The journey continues across the legendary Iriky dry lake and fossil sites before arriving in Foum Zguid, a peaceful desert town that marks the end of the Sahara’s vast sand seas. This private desert tour is perfect for those looking for an authentic Morocco desert experience in just two days.
Included/Excluded
- Private 4x4 transport round-trip from Foum Zguid
- 1 night in a desert camp (Bedouin tents with bedding)
- Camel trek to the Sacred Oasis
- Nomadic family visit
- Traditional nomadic music around the campfire
- Lunches and drinks
- Personal expenses and tips
Tour Plan
Day 1: Zagora – Tamgroute – M’hamid – Erg Chigaga Desert
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After breakfast in Zagora, depart towards M’hamid El Ghizlane (approx. 2 hours’ drive).
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Stop in Tamgroute, famous for its centuries-old Quranic library and traditional pottery workshops.
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Continue to M’hamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the Sahara Desert.
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Switch to a 4×4 and drive off-road across stunning desert landscapes (approx. 2 hours) towards the remote Erg Chigaga dunes.
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Arrival at the desert camp, followed by a camel ride into the dunes to witness a breathtaking Sahara sunset.
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Return to the camp for dinner around the campfire, with nomadic music under the stars.
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Overnight stay in Bedouin-style tents (shared bathrooms, comfortable bedding).
Day 2: Erg Chigaga – Iriki Lake – Fossil Site – Foum Zguid
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Wake early to witness the magical sunrise over the dunes.
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Breakfast at the desert camp.
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Depart by private 4×4 across the Iriky dry lake and enjoy the dramatic desert scenery.
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Stop at a fossil site, where ancient traces of marine life reveal the Sahara’s prehistoric past.
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Pause for tea in a small oasis before reaching Foum Zguid, the final destination of your journey.
Why Book This 2-Day Zagora to Foum Zguid Desert Tour?
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Combines history, desert culture, and adventure in just two days
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Visit Tamgroute pottery workshops and Quranic library
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Ride camels and watch both sunset and sunrise in the Erg Chigaga dunes
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Sleep under the stars in an authentic Sahara camp with nomadic music
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Explore Iriky Lake and fossil sites on the journey to Foum Zguid
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