Iriqui National Park, South Sahara
Lake Iriqui & Foum Zguid Tracks
About Lake Iriqui & Foum Zguid Tracks
Vast dried prehistoric lake bed, prehistoric marine fossils, and legendary Dakar rally off-road tracks.
Set within Iriqui National Park between Erg Chigaga and Foum Zguid, Lake Iriqui is a mesmerizing salt and mud flat framed by dramatic black volcanic ridges. Once a permanent wetland sanctuary for migratory gazelles and flamingos, it is now an expansive, otherworldly mirage plain loved by adventure seekers and off-road drivers.
Top Highlights of Lake Iriqui & Foum Zguid Tracks
Vast cracked mud flats producing surreal desert mirages
Prehistoric marine fossil beds and trilobites
Remote acacia tree groves and gazelle conservation park
Authentic off-road Paris-Dakar rally tracks in 4x4
Travel Information
Region
Iriqui National Park, South Sahara
Best Time to Visit
October to April
Accessibility
Reachable by private 4x4, organized camel trekking, or scenic Draa Valley road routes.