Foum Zguid desert in 2 days: one night under the stars
Two days in Erg Lamhazil: Lake Iriki, marine fossils, a night at camp under the southern sky, then a village, a nomad family and Laajamiya oasis.
- 2 days / 1 night
- Departure : Foum Zguid
- from €120
- Price
- From €120
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Departure
- Foum Zguid
- Stops
- 6 stops
Day by day
Programme
- 1
Day 1 — Lake Iriki to the Lamhazil dunes
Your 4×4 collects you at 12:00 and crosses the former Lake Iriki, pausing at a marine fossil site. Around 16:00 the dunes come into view: you settle in at camp and watch the sun go down on foot or, as an option, from a camel. Evening brings a meal, some music and a night under canvas.
- 2
Day 2 — zaouia, nomads and oasis
The sun rises around 6:00 and breakfast is served at camp. The route then calls at Zaouit Sidi Abdennabi, visits a nomad family and stops at Laajamiya oasis for lunch. You are due back in Foum Zguid at about 17:00.
The route
Highlights
- The old Lake Iriki and marine fossils
- The quiet dunes of Erg Lamhazil
- Dinner, music and a night at camp
- The Laajamiya oasis and Zaouit Sidi Abdennabi
Included
- A private 4×4 for the round trip from Foum Zguid
- A guide throughout
- A stop at the fossil site
- A night at camp with dinner and breakfast
- Village visit, time with a nomad family and lunch at Laajamiya
To agree
- The camel ride, offered as an optional extra
- Agree anything else with us before you book
Advice
- The rate starts at €120 each for a pair and drops to €100 each once you are four or more.
- Published timings: set off at 12:00, dunes around 16:00, back in Foum Zguid about 17:00 on day 2.
Images
They travelled with Abdul
“Abdul is a fantastic guide: he made me feel the energy of the desert the way he feels it.”
Your questions about this journey
What does the 2-day trip cost for different group sizes?
Allow €120 each for two travellers and €100 each from four. It covers the 4×4, the night at camp and the meals listed in the programme.
What is the night at Lamhazil camp like?
You arrive around 16:00, settle in, watch the sunset, have dinner and hear some music before sleeping in a tent. Sunrise is expected about 6:00.
Is the camel ride included?
No, it is an optional extra for sunset. You can also walk to the viewpoint instead; check with us when you book.
What time do we leave and return?
You leave Foum Zguid at 12:00 on day 1. The return is expected at about 17:00 the next day, after lunch at Laajamiya oasis.
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