Morocco: Sahara Trek 2028

Itinerary

Morocco: Sahara Trek 2028

Day 1 (Thursday 9 November 2028):

UK to Marrakech
Depart the UK and fly to Marrakech. Depending on flight times, you will either travel directly across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, a journey of approximately four and a half hours, or stay overnight in Marrakech.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 (Friday 10 November 2028):

Marrakech to Sahara
After an early start, travel south along ancient caravan routes as the landscape gradually transforms into the arid beauty of the Sahara. Following lunch, meet your local Berber guides and camel team, who will provide support and transport the group’s luggage and equipment throughout the trek. Set off on foot into the desert before settling into your first camp beneath the stars.
Approx. trek distance: 5km
Overnight: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Days 3 – 4 (Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 November 2028):

Sahara Desert
Spend two full days trekking through the magnificent Sahara, surrounded by vast open landscapes and accompanied only by your fellow trekkers and local support team. Walking at a steady pace, you will cross sweeping dunes, rocky desert plains and occasional oases, experiencing a peaceful wilderness that feels far removed from everyday life. Each evening, the team will set up camp and prepare dinner, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the extraordinary desert sunset and star-filled night sky.
Approx. trek distance: 15-20km
Overnight: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 (Monday 13 November 2028):

Sahara to Oulad Driss to Marrakech
Complete the final section of your trek back to Oulaid Driss, where you will say goodbye to your Berber guides and camel team. Continue overland to Marrakech, a journey of approximately eight hours with lunch and rest stops along the way. This evening, enjoy a celebratory dinner with the group.
Approx. trek distance: 5km
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 (Tuesday 14 November 2028):

Marrakech to UK
Depending on the flight schedule, you may have some free time to explore the sights, sounds and colourful souks of Marrakech before transferring to the airport for your return flight to London.
Meals: Breakfast

Optional trip extension

There is also the option to extend your stay after the trek to explore more of Morocco. See Costs + how to pay tab for more details.

N.B. This itinerary may change due to weather, the ability of the group and so on. We do our best to keep to the itinerary but we cannot be held responsible for changes that occur outside of our control. Your guide and tour leader has the final say in the interest of the group.

Costs & How to pay

Non-refundable registration fee: £395
and then either…

Self-funded: £1,050

or

Sponsorship: £2,100

or

Flexi: £1,050 trip costs and £1,050 sponsorship for a charity of your choice

SELF-FUNDED

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

• A non-refundable registration fee is payable at the time of booking.
• Trip cost balance is payable to Different Travel 10 weeks before departure.
• You are welcome to fundraise separately for any charity of your choice, but this is not mandatory. Any fundraising undertaken cannot be used for your trip costs.

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 trip that you must raise to participate.

• A non-refundable registration fee is payable at the time of booking.
• The minimum sponsorship must be paid to the charity 12 weeks before departure.
• The amount the charity receives is at least 50% of the minimum sponsorship total.

FLEXI

This option is for those who choose to pay the trip costs (flights, accommodation, food, guides, etc.) themselves while still raising some funds for the charity.

• A non-refundable registration fee is payable at the time of booking.
• Trip cost balance is payable to Different Travel 10 weeks before departure.
• Your fundraising is payable directly to the charity. Any fundraising undertaken cannot be used for your trip costs.
• Any fundraising undertaken cannot be used for your trip costs.

OPTIONAL TRIP EXTENSION

2-night shared occupancy (twin or triple) extension: £210

• Two additional nights’ accommodation* with breakfast plus a return airport transfer based on 2 people sharing a twin room.

*You will be accommodated in the same hotel as is used for the group during the main trip. This is TBC but is likely to be Hotel El Andalous or similar.

• You must pay £105 at point of booking to confirm the arrangements.
• The remaining £105 is due 10 weeks before departure.

• Payments for any additional arrangements must be received before they can be confirmed.

2-night single occupancy extension: £290 

• Two additional nights’ accommodation* with breakfast plus a return airport transfer in a single occupancy room.

*You will be accommodated in the same hotel as is used for the group during the main trip. This is TBC but is likely to be Hotel El Andalous or similar.

• You must pay £145 at point of booking to confirm the arrangements.
• The remaining £145 is due 10 weeks before departure.

• Payments for any additional arrangements must be received before they can be confirmed.

Independent extension: £45

• Fly home on any date of your choosing (subject to flight schedules). Please specify your preferred date in the booking notes section.
• You will need to arrange your own accommodation and airport transfers for your additional days.
• The cost is £45 plus any difference in cost in the flight airfare on your chosen return date.

NB. Optional trip extensions are subject to availability and flight costs.

• Payments for any additional arrangements must be received before they can be confirmed.