Zagora Desert Trip 2 Days 1 Night to Erg Chigaga Dunes and Lake Iriqui

This Erg Chigaga Dunes and Lake Iriqui tour is the one for anyone who wants more than just dunes in a weekend — it's a genuine loop, not a there-and-back. Over 2 days you'll visit Tamegroute, camp near Erg Chigaga, and pass through Foum Zguid and the dried-up Lake Iriqui — ground none of our other 2-day tours cover.

We depart Zagora around 1:00 PM to begin our journey to Erg Chigaga Dunes. This Tamegroute M'Hamid Erg Chigaga route first stops at the historic village of Tamegroute, where you'll see the Quranic school and its library, the underground kasbah, and learn about the local green pottery craftsmanship. As we continue through the stunning Draa Valley, you'll take in breathtaking views of dunes and ancient kasbahs before heading deeper into the desert. The day concludes at Erg Chigaga with a magical camel ride at sunset, then a desert camp with a bonfire, Berber music, and dinner under the stars.

Day 2 starts with a beautiful sunrise over the dunes. This Zagora to Foum Zguid tour leg continues after breakfast, passing through the unique dunes and the dried-up Lake Iriqui along the way. En route, we stop to visit a nomadic family, sharing a traditional tea ceremony in the desert, then explore fossil-rich areas and the majestic Jebel Bani mountains, covered in acacia trees. After lunch in Foum Zguid, we begin the journey back to Zagora, arriving around 2:00 PM.

Want something more affordable and closer to Zagora? Our Dunes Nkhila desert trip covers a shorter route from €45. See our full range of Zagora desert tours to compare all five options.