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Sahara Trek

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 take part in the challenge of a lifetime to raise money for King’s College Hospital Charity then this is the trip for you.

Deposit: £299

Minimum Sponsorship Level: £2,000


Itinerary

The following gives you a brief taste of the challenge ahead but for more detailed information please do not hesitate to contact one of the King's Fundraising Team on 020 3299 3456.

DAY 1: Depart for Marrakech, transfer to Ouarzazate.
DAY 2: Trek to Zagora, along the long Palmerie of the Draa with crumbling Kasbahs dotted among the palms.
DAY 3: Pass the cliffs of the southern Draa in the direction of the first Dunes of Ait Oumir.
DAY 4: Trek amongst the high dunes of l'erg Zaher, at night spend some time under the stars.
DAY 5: Climb to the summit of the Zaher dune to see the sun rise, head north to cross the river bed of the Draa.
DAY 6: Hamada du Draa on to Djebel Bani. Leaving L'oued El Attach (the river of thirst) camp at the dune of Bouguern.
DAY 7: Back through sand dunes and the rocky Hamada desert to the last oasis camp before Mhamid.
DAY 8: Visit to the world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, the ancient Kasbah which has been a backdrop for many films.
DAY 9: Transfer to Marrakech and return flight to London.

Further Information/ Register

To receive a FREE information pack or to register for the Sahara Trek please contact the King’s Fundraising Team.

Alternatively, register for the Sahara Trek online.

Please ensure you state that you wish to raise funds for King's College Hospital Charity.

King’s Fundraising Team Contact Details

Tel: 020 3299 3456
Fax: 020 3299 3795

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