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This is a seriously committing long-distance desert
trek for experienced travellers. 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 from the village of El Sabria where we meet
our guides and camels. We here we set of on a long southward journey
which takes us deep into the Sahara, close to the border with Algeria.
Our 4WD's collect us at our our isolated destination of Zemlet el
Borma, for the drive back to civilisation.
We end at the Oasis village of Zsar Ghilane where we have showers
and our hotel of 4-star tents! A great experience in this interesting
desert frontier village.
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.
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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 Sabria to meet our Marzougui guides and
camel drivers. An afternoon walk leads to our first night in
the desert.
(1hr of driving). |
| Day 3 - 12 |
Walking and a night in the desert.
(4-5 hrs walking) |
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| Day 13 |
Walking and our last night in the
desert. |
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| Day 14 |
Transfer
by 4WD to KSAR GHILANE for showers and our 4-star hotel and
relaxation.
(2hrs of driving) |
Day 15 |
Transfer by 4WD to Djerba airport for
a midday/afternoon flight. (3hrs of driving). |
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a weaving lesson, using goat + camel hair |
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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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