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Sat 20 Mar - Sat 27 Mar 2021

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ITINERARY

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Your challenge day by day

Day 1, Sat 20 Mar 2021

International departure from London

The time has come to meet your team at the airport for the long-awaited departure to Morocco. Upon arrival into Marrakech, you will have a 5 hour transfer to Ouarzazate where you will stay overnight.

Accommodation: Hotel

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Day 2, Sun 21 Mar 2021

Ouarzazate to Lahfira camp (approx. 5 hrs drive; then 3 hrs trekking)

Today you will take a mini bus transfer from Ouarzazate into the Sahara Desert (approx. 4-5 hours), enjoying the panoramic views of Saghro, a volcanic massif.  You'll then start the trek at Ait Atta valley on a plateau, crossing small dunes and black mountains for around 3-4 hours trekking. Tonight you'll experience your first desert camp under the stars! (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Camping

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Day 3, Mon 22 Mar 2021

Lahfira camp, to Boulaiedam dunes (approx. 8-9 hrs)

A traditional Berber breakfast will provide the much-needed fuel for a tough day of trekking ahead! Prepare for a true desert experience as you trek from Lahfira, across Chwirif plateau, to the dunes of Bouleiadam where we will camp overnight. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Camping

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Day 4, Tue 23 Mar 2021

Boulaiedam to Mharech Gorge (approx. 7-8 hrs)

Be prepared for another long and challenging day.  We will walk through the plateau to Mharech Gorge, near small palm groves, where we will stay overnight. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Camping

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Day 5, Wed 24 Mar 2021

Mharech Gorge to Trafraout Camp (approx. 8 hrs)

Today we trek from Mharech and head to Tafraout, crossing Gris river and the vast dunes of Remilia plateau.  After lunch we climb a black mountain, covered by sand then trek down to Tafraout Camp where we stay for the next two nights. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Camping

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Day 6, Thu 25 Mar 2021

Trafraout Camp to Bouziane Dunes (approx. 8-9 hrs)

Our final day of trekking follows the  Bouziane dunes river, before heading back to Trafraout camp to celebrate the group's achievements! (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Camping

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Day 7, Fri 26 Mar 2021

Return to Ouarzazate (approx. 7-8 hrs drive including stop for lunch)

Wave goodbye to the desert and rest those weary legs on the transfer back to Ouarzazate. The vehicle passes along the Tafilalet Road via Tineghir and the Kasbah trail, for a final night in Morocco. (B,L,D)

Accommodation: Hotel

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Day 8, Sat 27 Mar 2021

Drive to Marrakech (5 hrs); fly to UK

Expect to feel elated and emotional as you drive to Marrakech and head for the airport for your international flight back to London, arriving later the same day. (B)

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Important information

B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

The itinerary is there as a guide and may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the strength of the group, and so on. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary; however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that might occur. In all such circumstances, your expedition leader will have the final say.

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