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This is a committing desert trek for experienced walkers
and campers. Everyone has their own camel so can chose to walk or
ride. Most people will chose a mix and will, for example, walk for
an hour, then ride for an hour.
We start this circuit of the sacred mountain of Temb'ain
from the roadhead and travel, on foot or by camel, 100 kilometers
across the dunes of the Sahara desert in 6 days. And sleep out for
7 nights. Our half-way point is the small watering-hole of Houzad
Erriched.
This is a wonderful experience if you are comfortable
camping. We are completely alone and isolated for most of the time.
Mobile phones don't work either.
Our last day is spent in the lively desert market town of DOUZ,
where we can shop, enjoy the sights or just rest by the pool of
our 4-star hotel.
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Day 1
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Fly to Djerba (Jerba) to arrive around
1200h. Meet our 4WD vehicles and drive to DOUZ and our 4-star
hotel. (3hrs of driving). (Or fly into Tunis and take an internal
flight to Djerba - there are 7 flights a day between Djerba
and Tunis). |
| Day 2 |
Visit DOUZ in the morning before
we take the 4WDs to meet our Marzougui guides and camel drivers.
A short walk leads to our first night in the desert. (3hrs of
driving). |
| Day 3 |
Walking and a night in the desert.
(4-5 hrs walking) |
| Day 4 |
Walking and a night in the desert. |
| Day 5 |
Walking and a night in the desert
at the oasis of Houzad Erriched. |
| Day 6 |
Walking and a night in the desert. |
| Day 7 |
Walking and a night in the desert. |
| Day 8 |
Walking and our last night in the
desert. |
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| Day 9 |
Transfer by 4WD to DOUZ
for showers, 4-star hotel and shopping/relaxation. |
Day 10 |
Transfer by 4WD to Djerba airport for
a midday/afternoon flight. (3hrs of driving). |
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FOOD: We eat fresh-cooked bread
(cooked 2 or 3 times a day), healthy salads at midday and evening
meals of pasta, couscous or meat and vegetable stews. There is coffee
and tea at mealtimes and unlimited bottled water at all times.
EVENINGS: are spent relaxing,
talking, learning Arabic, local songs and music (our guides carry
drums and flutes), and dancing. And eating a delicious meal.
WASHING: There is a very limited
amount of water for eg handwashing. Ask for our kit list for more
information.
TRAVEL: We take care of everything
Djerba - Djerba (sometimes spelt "JERBA" on english websites).
You are responsible for arranging your own travel to/from Djerba,
to arrive in time for the transfer.
4WD transfers: We use modern
4WD vehicles for all transfers and to get as far as possible into
the "real" desert. We avoid walking in the stony desert
as much as possible. We want dunes!
MARZOUGUI GUIDES: Our nomad guides
have become my personal friends. They are extremely welcoming and
gentle with all travellers. They know the desert like the back of
their hand and are happy to share their expertise at living off
the land. They speak Arabic, and some French and will be delighted
to teach you Arabic.
DATES: Available Autumn half-term
and Easter; check with us for the exact dates >> email
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