Full Day Trip to Erg El Mhazil Dunes from Foum Zguid
TOUR OVERVIEW:
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You will start around 8 am on a full-day trip and private Sahara desert tour from Foum Zguid to Erg El Mhazil by 4WD vehicle. This day trip and excursion to the big dunes of Erg El Mhazil will give you the chance to enjoy the tranquility of the countryside, desert wildlife, and sand dunes with tamarisk trees, which are very exceptional in the region of Lake Iriki and Erg El Mhazil Desert. The entire road consists of tracks, stones, and sand, passing through the natural well of the desert, from where we will go off-road and drive through a completely stony desert, barren light brown sand plateaux, acacia tree forests, sacred oases, and thin hills with panoramic views of the sea of sand.
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You will have the opportunity to meet nomads who live in the desert and share tea with them. A few minutes later, you will arrive at the beautiful dunes of Erg El Mhazil, stretching across a vast 64 km area. A bivouac will be ready for you to have lunch. Before the afternoon ends, you can enjoy a camel ride around the dunes to explore the large sand dune (Erg El Mhazil), the highest in southern Morocco. After this memorable experience, you will return to Foum Zguid in the late afternoon.
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Note: Private Full-Day Desert Trip from Foum Zguid to Erg El Mhazil
This private full-day Erg El Mhazil Sahara desert trip can be customized to suit your preferences.
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For those with limited time, there is an option to take a half-day trip to Erg Lghol desert to enjoy some activities.
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You may also begin your private Erg El Mhazil desert trip directly from Foum Zguid
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The 8 Best Things to Do in Full Day Foum Zguid Erg El Mhazil Trip β Highlights:
1. Camels Ride through the Erg El Mhazil Sahara sand dunes.
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2. Off-road tour of the real Erg El Mhazil desert.
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3. Spend a whole day immersed in the desertβs depths.
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4. Visit a nomadic Bedouin family in their tent.
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5. Enjoy a grilled lunch at the oasis.
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6. Camel ride around the Erg El Mhazil sand dunes.
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7. Pass through the scenic Lake Iriki.
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8. Visit the village of Sidi Abdnabi.
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Day Trip to Erg El Mhazil Dunes from Foum Zguid β Itinerary:
MorningΒ Day:
Foum Zguid β Laajurmia Oasis β Iriki Fossils β Erg El Mhazil
The tour begins around 8 am (or any time you prefer) in the center of Foum Zguid. We head south for about an hour on the track road, traveling through a diverse landscape of stony desert, sand dunes, and desert vegetation.
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We will pause for photo opportunities along the way. After 2 hours of driving, weβll reach our camp near the sand dunes of Erg El Mhazil. Here, you will be warmly welcomed by the team and have lunch. Optional activities include sandboarding or a trek by foot and camel to explore the dunes and the captivating “sea of sand.”
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Evening Day:
Erg El Mhazil β Sidi Abdenabi Village β Iriki Fossils β Foum Zguid
After enjoying your dayβs activities, weβll travel back to Foum Zguid in the late afternoon, passing by the fossils of Lake Iriki and the mountain of Djbal El Madwar Saghir. Stops can be arranged for sightseeing if you missed anything earlier in the day.
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On the way back, you may also visit the old area of Laajurmia Oasis near Foum Zguid. Finally, your driver will accompany you to your destination, concluding the full-day private Sahara desert tour from Foum Zguid to Erg El Mhazil by 4WD.
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Rates & Organization Pratical Information
Services included in the Tour:
Services not included in the Tour:
β Entrance fees in optional visits
β Alcoholic & fresh drinks
β Personal expenses
β Mineral water
β Tips