Where the Sahara Meets the Soul

Auberge Étoiles Iriki — Foum Zguid, Morocco

Authentic Sahara

Untouched red dunes & dried lakebeds.

Nomadic Hosting

Berber hospitality from desert natives.

Starlit Nights

Sleep under an unpolluted Milky Way.

An Oasis of Simplicity

A Refuge Crafted from the Dunes

Auberge Étoiles Iriki is not just a destination; it's a doorway into the traditional Bedouin way of life. Handcrafted with traditional pisé (adobe clay and straw), our sanctuary sits on the threshold where the tracks fade and the mighty dunes of Erg Chigaga begin.

Here, time is measured by the transit of the sun, and the desert breeze carries the echoes of ancient desert caravans.

Our Full Story
The Refuge

Foum Zguid Portal

The Auberge

Cool clay walls, peaceful interior patios, and authentic Moroccan salons built directly on the desert trail.

Desert Tents

Traditional camel-hair bivouacs nestled gently among the sands, offering comfort without sacrificing raw experience.

Nomadic Cuisine

Slow-simmered tajines, fresh hearth-baked sand bread, and fragrant mint tea prepared by open campfire woodfires.

Stargazing

Bask in total darkness miles from the nearest city, observing constellations and the galaxy with absolute clarity.

Sahara Activities Highlights

Dromedaries
Dune Sunsets
Campfire Music
Sandboarding
Cooking class
4x4 Adventure
A Glimpse of the Journey

Our Expedition Packages

Premium & Wild — €250

Premium Wild Pack

Total immersion between our guesthouse in Erg Zguid and a wild night under a tent in the heart of the Chegaga desert.

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Standard — €200

Standard Bivouac Pack

2 nights in a traditional bivouac in the heart of the highest dunes of Chegaga, ideal for adventure.

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Luxury — €400

Luxury Escape Pack

2 nights in a luxury bivouac combining high comfort, personalized service, and refined gastronomy.

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Immersion — €220

Nomadic Immersion Pack

1 night in the guesthouse & 1 night in a bivouac with your choice of: Trekking or a traditional cooking class.

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What Our Guests Say

Whispers of the Dunes

"Staying at Auberge Étoiles Iriki was an experience of pure magic. El Bachir is an exceptional guardian of his land. The bread baked directly in the campfire sand, the silence of Erg Chigaga under a river of stars, and the warmth of Berber hospitality left a lasting print on our souls."

Sarah & David L.

United Kingdom
Bivouac Pack

"If you want to experience the real desert without the commercial distractions, this is it. No fake staging, just raw beauty and authentic nomadic lifestyle. The wild bivouac night under the guidance of El Bachir was life-changing. Sleeping in camel-hair tents under the Milky Way is something I'll never forget."

Elena M.

Germany
Wild Pack

"An unforgettable journey. The organization was top-notch, from the 4x4 trail crossing to the comfort of the luxury bivouac. The food prepared over open woodfires was delicious, far exceeding our expectations of desert cooking. A perfect balance of adventure and security."

Jean-Pierre R.

France
Luxury Escape

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