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This a THE introductory desert trek and is suitable
for all the family. We cross the Sahara desert from the oasis village
of Ksar Ghilane to the desert frontier town of Douz. We complete
this challenging crossing of 60 kilometers across the dunes of the
Sahara desert in 4 days. And we sleep out (under the stars or in
a Bedouin tent) for 5 nights.
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. This is a wonderful experience
if you are comfortable camping. In 5 years we have never met ANYONE
during this trek. We are completely alone and isolated. Mobile phones
don't work either.
Our last 2 days are spent in the lively desert market town of DOUZ
. Our arrival is timed to coincide with the spectacular "FESTIVAL
of the DESERT". The FESTIVAL features dramatic and colourful
horse and camel races, dances and entertainment. And where we can
also shop, enjoy the sights of bustling Douz, or 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 the oasis town of
Ksar Ghilane for our first night under the stars with our camels
and our Marzougui guides and camel drivers. (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 |
Walking and a night in the desert.
(4-5 hrs walking). |
| Day 3 |
Walking and a night in the desert.
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| Day 4 |
Walking and a night in the desert. |
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| Day 5 |
Walking and our last night in the desert. |
| Day 6 |
transfer by 4WD to DOUZ for showers,
4-star hotel and the FESTIVAL. |
| Day 7 |
FESTIVAL of the DESERT
in Douz. |
| Day 8 |
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 (see above!). 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 at Xmas, usually
21-28 December; check with us for the exact dates >> email
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