1-Day Sahara Trek from Foum Zguid to Iriqui National Park
What to Expect on Your 1-Day Sahara Trek from Foum Zguid to Iriqui National Park
Think about it. You wake up early, wandering through Foum Zguid in a half-daze and shaking and questioning every one of your decisions, and before you know it, you are getting thrown into Iriqui National Park. I know, everyone is so hyped about its “distinct saline waters,” but come on, it’s just salty. The dunes, though? Amazing. You can tell the scenery is showcasing its photogenic qualities, and it’s impossible to blame it.
The hike? Man, it’s pure desert magic. You wander through this vast, quiet—so quiet you actually hear your thoughts arguing with one another. Local guides engage in a chat (in a nice manner), and yeah, camels are coming along for the crew. Not cranky ones either; genuine desert pros.
And then there’s Erg Elghoul: dunes so legendary that they could easily steal the show from an entire camera roll. Sun reflecting off the sand, wind doing that whistly thing it does—frankly, it’s a mood.
You overnight at Bivouac Les Nomades, which isn’t exactly some fancy hotel, but trust me, after that trek? Give me a mattress and a cup of mint tea, let me stare at the stars—total heaven. If you haven’t witnessed the desert nighttime sky from an actual nomad camp, you haven’t lived.
