2-Day Erg Chegaga & Lake Iriki Desert Tour from Agadir

 

“ⴰⵎⴻⵣⵉⴳ ⵏ ⵉⵙⴻⵎ”

“Traveller of the sands”

Itinerary

Agadir > Taroudant > Taliouine > Taznakht > Foum Zguid > Lake Iriki > Agadir

This tour offers a perfect, one-night immersion into the heart of the Sahara. Rather than a long journey on camelback, your adventure is defined by the thrilling off-road track that leads you to the desert’s embrace. With our local Berber guides, you will experience the genuine warmth of nomadic hospitality at Bivouac Les Nomades, and the short, unforgettable sunset camel ride will be your timeless connection to the breathtaking beauty of the dunes.

Day 1: Taghazout/Agadir → Foum Zguid → Lake Iriki

Your desert adventure begins with an early departure at 8:00 AM from your hotel in Taghazout or Agadir. We’ll journey east through a tapestry of landscapes, making our first stop in Taroudant, a historic city known as “Little Marrakech.” Our journey continues through Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron capital, where you’ll enjoy a cup of traditional saffron tea. Next, we visit Taznakht, a hub for intricate handwoven Berber carpets. We’ll arrive in the small village of Foum Zguid, the “gateway to the Sahara,” for a delicious lunch and a visit to the old Kasbah of Oum Hench. After lunch, our 4×4 will take you onto the legendary Paris-Dakar rally piste, a thrilling off-road journey to the remote dunes of Lake Iriki. You’ll arrive at Bivouac Les Nomades just in time for a breathtaking sunset, followed by a traditional dinner and music around a campfire.

Day 2: Lake Iriki → Foum Zguid → Agadir

Awake in the serene silence of the desert. After a refreshing breakfast, you’ll have a final opportunity to soak in the incredible landscape of the Erg Chegaga dunes. We’ll then take the off-road track back to Foum Zguid, where the desert adventure concludes. From there, your comfortable transport will take you on a scenic drive back to either Agadir or Marrakech, arriving in the afternoon with memories that will last a lifetime.


 

 

This tour is for the true adventurer. It’s a bold journey that tears you away from the Atlantic coast, plunges you into the raw beauty of the Sahara, and challenges you to explore beyond the tourist trail. If you seek the thrill of an authentic off-road experience on the legendary Paris-Dakar piste and a deep, immersive adventure in the vast Erg Chegaga dunes, this is your calling.

Ready to explore Morocco’s desert through the eyes of its people?

Ready to explore Morocco’s desert through the eyes of its people?