Sahara

The Challenge

Take on the inhospitable environment of the beautiful Sahara Desert on this five-day charity challenge. You will experience the hustle and bustle of Marrakech and learn about the day-to-day life of the nomadic Berber people as you trek through the desert. Each night you will have the chance to sleep under the stars, eat incredible food cooked in the traditional Berber way and fall asleep to the sound of the crackling campfire and the gentle snores of the camels.

Itinerary

Day 1: London/Marrakech/Ouarzazate Depart London for Marrakech. Travel across the High Atlas Mountain Range to our hotel in Ouarzazate. Dinner.

Day 2: Ouarzazate/Sahara Desert Travel to the start point of the trek. Upon arrival, have lunch and meet your trekking team, consisting of local Berber guides and their camels before starting the trek. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Days 3-4: Sahara Desert Spend two full days in the Sahara desert. Each day you will cross sand dunes, pass the occasional oasis and mile after mile of natural beauty, a million miles away from life at home. Each night camp is set up under the stars and you can sleep outside if you wish (weather permitting). Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 5: Sahara Desert/Oulaid Driss/Marrakech A final trek to a small village where you will bid farewell to your team of camels and the local Berbers before travelling overland to Marrakech (journey time approx. 8 hours). Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 6: Marrakech/London Depending on flight times, enjoy some free time today to explore the exotic city of Marrakech before flying back to London. Breakfast.

N.B. This itinerary may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the ability of the group and so on. We will do our best to keep to the set itinerary however we cannot be held responsible for changes that might occur outside of our control. In all such circumstances your guide and tour leader will have the final say in the interest of the health and safety of the group.

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What is included
  • Return flights from the UK
  • Airline taxes and charges
  • Local transfers and transport in Morocco
  • 2-3* hotels, tents on the trek
  • Camping mattresses
  • Bottled water on trek days
  • Local guides and porters
  • All meals as per itinerary
What is not included
  • Any necessary vaccinations
  • Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
  • Spending money
  • Transport to/from UK airports
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Moroccan visa (if required)
  • Carbon emission offsetting

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Trip Dates

19th - 24th October 2013

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Tour Price

Self Funded

Registration Fee: £300
Total Cost Balance: £635

Sponsorship Option

Registration Fee: £300
Sponsorship: £1300

Which payment option?
Sponsorship

This option is for those who wish to raise sponsorship to cover both the costs of the trip (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc) and a donation to their chosen charity. There is a minimum sponsorship amount for each tour that you are required to raise in order to participate.

  • There is a registration fee payable at the time of booking.
  • The minimum sponsorship must be paid to the charity 12 weeks prior to departure.
  • The amount the charity receives is at least 50% of the minimum sponsorship total.
Self-Funded

This option is for those who choose to pay the tour costs (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc) themselves. There is no sponsorship required although if you wish to raise sponsorship for a charity you are welcome to do so.

  • A registration fee is payable at the time of booking.
  • Tour cost balance is payable to Different Travel eight weeks prior to departure.
The prices vary - please refer to individual tour pages for exact pricing.
Trip Difficulty

Moderate

This trip is graded as Moderate

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