Day 1: Marrakech – Foum Zguid – Erg El M'Hazil
- Morning Departure: Start your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Marrakech. Travel through the stunning Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the Atlas Mountains, with its vibrant red rocks and charming Berber villages.
- Visit Tazenakht: A town renowned for its handwoven carpets.
- Lunch Stop: Enjoy a traditional meal along the way before reaching Foum Zguid, known as the "Gateway to the Desert."
- Preparation for the Desert: Pause for tea, select your desert scarf (cheche), and prepare for the journey ahead.
- 4x4 Adventure: Traverse rugged desert tracks, passing Iriki Lake’s dried salt plains and vast plateaus.
- Arrival at Erg El M'Hazil: Explore the first Sahara dunes, watch the sunset from the dunes’ summit, and enjoy a traditional tajine dinner.
- Evening Activities: Gather around the campfire under a star-filled sky and hear stories about nomadic life from your guides.
- Overnight Stay: Sleep comfortably in a spacious desert tent equipped with cozy bedding.
Day 2: Erg El M'Hazil – Nomadic School – Erg Chegaga
- Breakfast in the Open Air: Begin the day with a hearty breakfast.
- Explore the Iriki Plains: Cross the dry, cracked salt flats of the ancient Iriki Lake.
- Visit a Nomadic School: Meet children from nomadic tribes and learn about their way of life.
- Picnic Oasis Lunch: Pause under the shade of palm trees for a relaxing meal in the heart of nature.
- Arrival at Erg Chegaga: Travel to Morocco’s largest dunes, just 18km away. Relax at a luxurious desert camp surrounded by golden sands.
- Camel Ride at Sunset: Experience the beauty of the desert as it transforms into hues of red and orange.
- Dinner & Entertainment: Enjoy a delicious traditional meal followed by an evening of Berber music and dancing around the campfire.
- Overnight Stay: Spend the night in a serene desert camp under a blanket of stars.
Day 3: Erg Chigaga – Titanic Iriki Restaurant – Lake Iriki – Foum Zguid – Marrakech
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the desert camp, soaking in the serene beauty of Erg Chigaga. Afterward, head towards the iconic Titanic Iriki Restaurant, where you can enjoy a short visit and appreciate its unique setting amidst the desert landscape.
Continue your journey to the stunning Lake Iriki, a breathtaking sight where desert sands meet shimmering waters, offering a perfect photo opportunity and a moment to embrace the tranquility of the Sahara.
From Lake Iriki, travel across the desert plains to reach Foum Zguid, marking the end of your desert adventure. After a brief rest, begin the drive back to Marrakech, arriving by evening with unforgettable memories of the Moroccan Sahara.
