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Sahara Trek

Sahara Trek

2008 dates:

8 -16 March 2008

Imagine the feel of the desert underfoot, taking in mesmerising landscapes beyond your wildest expectations and dramatic sand dunes as far as the eye can see.  Trekking the Sahara Desert will provide you with an unbelievable experience which you will never forget.  For those of you with a desire to ake part in the challenge of a lifetime for a charity close to your heart then this is the trip for you

Pease contact the fundraising department on 0121 212 6022 or send an email for more information on this trek.

Provisional Itinerary for the trek:

DAY 1: Depart London Heathrow for Marrakech, transfer to Ouarzazate
DAY 2: Drive to M’hamid and the start of the trek; head off into the dunes
DAY 3: Trekking amongst small dunes and tamarisk trees following the Jebel Bani
DAY 4: A mixture of stony plateau and soft sand with camp overlooking the dunes
DAY 5: A morning of walking across stony flat terrain, lunch under a tree then onto camp
DAY 6: Scale the heights of Chagaga, a 100m dune - fabulous views!
DAY 7: Cross the Iriki Saltpan, through acacia trees and shimmering heat
DAY 8: Sunrise walk ends trek, head back for a final celebration!
DAY 9: Transfer to Marrakech and return flight to London

(A deposit of £249 + sponsorship target of £2,000 is required)

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