Sahara Desert Trek

17 - 25 November 2012

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The captivating wilderness of the Sahara desert is a spectacular location for this trek. Vast unending sand dunes and desert oasis landscapes offer a harsh and extreme environment, but the rewarding remarkable scenery, star-encrusted skies and a fascinating culture make it all worthwhile.

World Experiences team are amazing! Thank you for your time and efforts before and during the trek

This stunning trek starts at Ouarzazate in Morocco and sets off into the wilderness of the desert, passing magnificent rock formations of Mdouar El Kbir to reach Lake Iriki.

After camping at Erg El Ghoul for the first night of this adventure, the trek heads deeper into the Saraha desert, each day exposing breathtaking landscapes.

Trekking in this remote area is a fascinating experience allowing a privileged insight into a world that has scarcely changed for centuries. After spending several days in the desert, you will feel removed from the pressures of everyday life. 

The trek ends in the small village of Mahamid. Built near the river Draa that flows from the Atlas Mountains into the Sahara Desert this marks the border between Morocco and Algeria.

After completing the trek there is some free time to discover the sights and sounds of Marrakesh.

Costs and sponsorship

• Non refundable registration fee: £250
• Trek costs: £1,135 taken from the minimum sponsorship amount   
• Minimum fundraising target: £2,550 

Sponsor money deadlines

What's included?

In addition to providing a substantial donation to our work, your sponsor money will cover:

• all flights, foreign overland transport and luggage transfers (starting from and ending at the relevant London airport)
• overnight accommodation as per itinerary 
• all meals except lunch on day 1, 8 and 9 
• entrance fees to any sites visited on trekking days
• BHF rep, tour leader, tour doctor, guides, technical, medical and transport back-up service.

What's not included?

• meals as mentioned above
• gratuities – the local guides and staff all work extremely hard to ensure a successful trip, so we recommend demonstrating your appreciation through a group tip
• personal expenses, such as soft and alcoholic drinks, gifts and international calls
• visa and vaccinations (where required)
• airport taxes, passenger service charge and green tax (approx. £150 subject to change)
• a BHF approved insurance policy – you must have this to be allowed to travel

To request a brochure or for further information please fill in our contact us form; call 0844 847 2788 or email world@bhf.org.uk.

We are working with Classic Tours, a specialist tour operator (ATOL 3379) to organise and manage the Sahara Desert Trek on behalf of BHF.