Desert Legacy Tours

5-Day Sahara Expedition from M'Hamid to Foum Zguid: 2 Days Trekking + 4x4

A west-to-east crossing of the Draa desert. Walk for two days from M'Hamid to Sidi Naji and the 'sea of sand' of Erg Zahar, then continue by 4x4 to Erg Chigaga, the dry Iriki lake and the fossil-rich canyons of Madouar Kbir, finishing at Foum Zguid. Four nights in wild bivouacs with a guide, driver and evening entertainment.

Excursion Désert Maroc - Expédition de M’Hamid – 5 Jours / 4 Nuits (2 jours de marche, 4x4)
Duration5 days / 4 nights
DepartureM'Hamid
Group size1-8 people
Typemixed
Best seasonOctober to April

Highlights

  • Madouar Kbir, the 'Moroccan Colorado', and its marine fossils
  • One-way crossing from M'Hamid to Foum Zguid
  • Two full days of walking, then three days of 4x4
  • Erg Zahar, Erg Chigaga and the dry Iriki lake
  • Four nights in wild bivouacs
  • Family-friendly with optional riding camel

Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Trek M'Hamid – Sidi NajiWalk from M'Hamid with your nomad guide to Sidi Naji, a historic and spiritual site. First night in a wild bivouac with dinner around the fire.
  2. Day 2: Trek Sidi Naji – Erg ZaharA full day on foot to the great dunes of Erg Zahar, the 'sea of sand'. Bivouac at the foot of the dunes.
  3. Day 3: 4x4 Erg Zahar – Erg ChigagaTransfer by 4x4 to Erg Chigaga, the largest erg in Morocco. Bivouac set up in the dunes and a musical evening.
  4. Day 4: 4x4 Erg Chigaga – Iriki lake – Madouar KbirCross the dry Iriki lake and reach Madouar Kbir, the 'Moroccan Colorado', for a geological visit and fossil hunting. Last night in a bivouac.
  5. Day 5: 4x4 Madouar Kbir – Foum ZguidFinal drive to Foum Zguid, arriving around 11am, where the expedition ends. Onward transfer can be arranged on request.

What's included

Included

  • 4x4 with driver and guide
  • 2 days of trekking with a local guide
  • 4 nights in wild bivouacs (tents for 1-3 people plus kitchen tent)
  • Dinners and breakfasts in the desert
  • Traditional evenings around the fire

Not included

  • Lunches outside the desert
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Optional riding camel for children or anyone who prefers not to walk

Photos

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Frequently asked questions

What is the level of difficulty?

Suitable for anyone in good physical condition: two full days of walking on sand at an adapted pace, then three days by 4x4. A riding camel can be hired for children or anyone who wants a break.

Where do we sleep?

Every night in a wild bivouac set up by the team: tents for one, two or three people, a shared kitchen tent and evenings around the campfire.

Which meals are included?

Breakfasts and dinners in the desert. Lunches are taken independently or outside the desert, especially on day 1.

Is it suitable for families?

Yes, children can take part. The walking pace is adapted and a camel can carry younger children.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sun cream, light clothes for the day and warm layers for the night, plus a reusable water bottle.

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