St Davids Hospice Sahara Desert Trek | Morocco

St David’s Hospice Sahara Desert Trek

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Highlights

  • Trek in support of St David’s Hospice l Hosbis Dewi Sant 
  • Cover 100kms on foot through the largest hot desert in the world
  • Summit the highest dune for a memorable sunrise
  • Rediscover the ancient nomadic way of life of the Berber people and their culture
  • Delve into the ever-changing landscapes of valleys, gorges, plateaus, sand dunes and oases
  • Immerse yourself in the dramatic colour changes of the desert during sunset
  • Marvel at the abundance of stars in the dark night skies, devoid of any light pollution
  • Walk with your traditional Berber guides who are passionate about sharing all they know about the Sahara
  • Enjoy the immense flavours of home-cooked tagines and freshly baked bread from desert ovens
  • Accompanied by a caravan of camels with their quirky personalities, antics (and snorts)
  • Receive a complimentary Water-To-Go Bottle to help eliminate our plastic footprint in Morocco.

Overview

Discover one of the Earth’s most breathtaking landscapes on the St David’s Hospice Sahara Desert Trek. Stretching along Morocco’s eastern border with Algeria, the Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, offering a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable adventure. This trek is not just a journey through the desert; it’s an opportunity to support the essential end-of-life care provided by St David’s Hospice / Hosbis Dewi Sant to the communities of Anglesey, Conwy, and Gwynedd.

Your adventure begins with a traverse over the majestic High Atlas Mountains, leading into a vast expanse of wide-open plains, winding wadis, and dramatic plateaus. The landscape is a living canvas, constantly reshaped by the desert winds, creating intricate patterns and formations. Trek past lush tamarisk bushes, towering acacia trees, hidden villages, verdant palm gorges, and dry riverbeds that resemble lunar landscapes. Before breakfast, trek to the summit of the highest dune for sunrise and as a new day awakes, immerse yourself in the golden colours of the Sahara.

Throughout your journey, you’ll be accompanied by local Berber guides whose knowledge and culture enrich the experience. Their hospitality and stories add a profound depth to the trek, making it more than just a physical journey.

Culinary delights await you, prepared by your Berber crew. Savor the complex flavors of traditional tagines and freshly baked bread straight from desert ovens. Dining under the stars in a Bedouin tent, sipping mint tea, you’ll be enveloped in the serenity of the desert night sky after a full day of trekking.

This trek is an ideal escape to immerse yourself in nature and experience the nomadic lifestyle, all while contributing to helping people receive end of life care that they deserve. Join us for a journey that promises not only to challenge you physically but also to inspire and transform.

Minimum sponsorship package

Deposit: £295 per person, payable on booking and non-refundable

Sponsorship pledge: £1600 per person, raised for St David’s Hospice / Hosbis Dewi Sant. St David’s Hospice will provide plenty of fundraising support, tips and guidance. 

£1600 per person whereby 80% (£1280pp) is due 8 weeks before challenge departure date (5 September 2025) and the remaining 20% (£320pp) is due 4 weeks from completion of the trek (8 December 2025). 

 

Day 1

Flight from UK to Marrakech Airport, Morocco and on to Ait-Ben-Haddouu

Meet your fellow team-mates at the airport for the long-awaited departure to Morocco. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local leader and you’ll have a private transfer to Ait Ben Haddou which takes approximately 5 hours. The journey travels over the Tizi ‘n’ Tichka pass offering incredible views of the High Atlas and is quite possibly the most scenic drive in Morocco. Ait Ben Haddou lies just below the High Atlas Mountains on the edge of the Sahara Desert. This Unesco-protected red mudbrick ksar seems frozen in time, still resembling its days in the 11th century as an Almoravid caravanserai. Overnight in Ait-Ben-Haddou.

Included
Transfer: Private vehicle from Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou
Accommodation: Local guesthouse (twin share basis)
Meals: Dinner only

Day 2

Ait-Ben-Haddou to M’hamid
After an early breakfast the journey deep into the desert continues with a 3 hour drive via Tizi n Tinifift through the Draa Valley, the known as ‘Valley of a thousand Kasbahs’. Stopping enroute at a local trader you have the chance to purchase a traditional shash (native headscarf) for your trekking journey ahead. Continuing towards Ait Atta where you’ll arrive at your first night’s camp in M’Hamid.

Included
Accommodation: Desert camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3

Trek M’hamid – Dunes of Ait Oumir
The full colour of the landscape erupts as the sun rises across the vast desert landscape. A freshly made breakfast will prepare you well for a good day’s trek ahead. Breaking camp you’ll head off across the desert, progressing at the speed of your accompaniment caravan of camels. The route pass the cliffs of the southern Drâa in the direction of the first Dunes of Ait Oumir. Having lunch at a Palm Oasis where you have the chance to meet some nomadic families. The afternoon will be spent trekking across more sand dunes with soaking in the desert scenery that surrounds you as far as the eye can see. After a full day of trekking, you will be greeted with your camp shaded by Tamarisk trees.

Trekking:  Approx 7 hours

Included
Accommodation: Desert camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4

Trek Dunes of Ait OumirL’erg Zaher
Leaving camp in your trails, you’ll wind you way towards the edge of some low dunes. Skirting the dunes, you’ll trek on both soft sand and a stony plateau where you can find the occasional fossilised sea creature. The hottest part of the day is spent having lunch in the shade with time to relax and refill the water bottles. Once the hottest part of the day has passed you’ll continue across more dunes alternating between volcanic rock, sandy sheets and arid plains. To the South are rolling dunes as far as you can see and to the North the Hamada all whilst passing the occasional nomadic encampment. The nomadic people move here with their animals from the Atlas to the South in the Autumn when the snows begin. Another great day in the desert draws to an end with your camp punctuated at L’erg Zaher, the largest dunes in area.

Trekking: Approx 6 – 7 hours

Included
Accommodation: Desert camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5

Trek L’erg Zaher – Bouguern
This is a day you’ll remember as you set off before breakfast under a blanket of stars to trek to the summit of the highest dune for sunrise. As a new day awakes, immerse yourself in the golden colours of a Saharan sunrise and the peacefulness of the desert setting. It’s the perfect way to start the day. Returning to camp for another home-cooked breakfast, you’ll continue the day winding your way along dunes with views cross the desert landscape. Today sees little vegetation though lunch will be enjoyed under the shade of the very few trees found in this vastness. The desert air meanwhile makes the distances impossible to assess with panoramas as far as the eye can see that shimmer in the heat. Following another full day of trekking, your desert camp set amidst the ever impressive dunes is a welcomed sight to see.

Trekking: Approx 6 – 7 hours

Included
Accommodation: Desert camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6

Trek BouguernM’hamid
Today is tough one and the longest day of the entire trek as you journey towards some of the largest dunes in the area. Crossing Chwriif Plateau, formed by erosion from wind and temperature, you’ll have lunch near the dunes in preparation for your impressive dune traverse. The walking is tough going as sand fills yours boots and your feet sink into the dunes, however the climb is spectacular as you reach the highest point of the dune. There’s time to absorb the incredible 360 desert views before the fun descent along one of the narrow ridges which leads into tonight’s camp at the base.

Trekking: Approx 8 hours 

Included
Accommodation: Desert camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7

M’hamid – Marrakech
After your final breakfast in the desert its time to load into the 4WD’s for an exciting (and bumpy) journey back to Marrakech. This exciting journey winds it’s way over the High Atlas with incredible views before finally arriving at our traditional Raid in Marrakech. There’s time for a welcomed shower and clean change of clothes before heading into Jma El Fnaa, the main square and exploring the maze of souks before enjoy a festive dinner in a local restaurant.

Included
Transfers: Private vehicle transfer
Accommodation: Traditional Riad in Marrakech (twin share basis)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 8

Marrakech – UK
Depending on your plans, you can either explore Marrakech and visit the Djemaa el Fna, an open-air market with food stalls, colourful spice stands, a huge array of clothing and all sorts of trinkets. Or be transferred directly to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Included
Transfer: Private airport transfer at a designated time
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast only

Please note, if you wish to extend your stay in Marrakech or further explore Morocco, we can help you with plenty of recommendations of things to do and see, places to stay and suggestions on where to eat. This will be at your own expense including making arrangements for your return flight home.

Why go

Supporting St David’s Hospice / Hosbis Dewi Sant

At St David’s Hospice, our mission is to ensure that the people of Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd receive the end of life care they deserve.

Receiving a diagnosis of either a malignant or non-malignant life limiting illness can be a very difficult time, and we want to make sure that individuals and their families are supported throughout their journey.

We believe that each person has the right to decide where they would like to spend the last phase of their life, and we aim to ensure that they are as safe and comfortable as possible.

You can make a difference by taking part in our brand new Sahara Desert Trek. Join the team today and be one step closer to helping make a huge difference to people’s lives. 

Supporting local tourism and local communities in Morocco

Since the devasting earthquake in Morocco in 2023, local tourism in the remote High Atlas Mountains has been impacted greatly as many local communities and livelihoods in this area rely on tourism. Together with Virgin Airlines, we donated a lot of kit to the local communities in the High Atlas to help them rebuild their lives. We also support the Eve Branson Foundation who create opportunities for local people in the High Atlas Mountains which can make a meaningful difference to their families and community. The Foundation have developed initiatives in four key areas of support: artisanal training; environment; healthcare and education. 

We’re also passionate about exploring off the beaten track routes in order to help communities who are in the shadow of mainstream tourist destinations. We also aim to create an adventure which is about discovery, immersing yourself in fascinating environments, customs and cultures and provides an understanding of history and people. On this trek you have the unique opportunity to connect with local people in a meaningful way, the true essence of travel.

Pre-trip info

On joining us for your Sahara Desert Trek, you will receive all the exciting trip info via our free mobile travel app. You’ll have access to your itinerary, trip countdown, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, know before you go trip info, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24 hours a day via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper and the need of carrying around documents with you. The app is free to download and all info is customary to your adventure ahead. A’ppy days.

Pre-trip support

With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on the Sahara Desert Trek and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing the challenge and beyond. Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of travelling and exploring the destinations that we visit in order to fully support you in the lead up to your adventure.

Plus with Chief Ewe, Jim, having previously lived in Morocco, we can help you with plenty of tips and recommendations of things to do and see, places to explore & stay and suggestions on where to eat & drink once you’ve joined us for this exciting trek.

Flights

Flights are included in your Sahara Desert Trek.

For any further info on flights, please feel free to get in touch with us at info@adventurousewe.co.uk.

Passport

All nationalities require a full passport that must be valid for 3 months beyond the intended length of stay in Morocco. For the latest entry requirements please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/entry-requirements.

Visa

British nationals do not require a visa to enter Morocco for the purpose of tourism for up to 3 months. For the latest entry requirements, please visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco/entry-requirements.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is an important part of any booking. It is compulsory that everyone who travels with us has taken out adequate travel insurance which includes, among other things, cover for the full value of your trip, medical (emergency, evacuation and repatriation) arrangements, activities undertaken, personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects, flight delays and pandemic travel cover.

For UK residents we have partnered with Campbell & Irvine Direct to provide you with a travel insurance. If you would like to obtain cover for your trip please feel free to contact specialist Insurance Brokers, Campbell Irvine Direct for a quote.

You must send your Travel Insurance Policy to Adventurous Ewe no less than one month prior to departure.

Vaccinations and allergies

Vaccinations
There are currently no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations include: Tetanus, Typhoid and Hepatitis A.

For the most up to date information on vaccinations, please consult with your GP or travel healthcare practitioner 6 – 8 weeks in advance of travel. For up to date vaccination information please check the NHS government website ‘Fit for Travel’.

Severe allergies
If you have a severe allergy please inform us at the time of booking. We will do all we can to help, but unfortunately we are unable to guarantee an allergy free environment on this trip. You will need to carry your own treatment for the allergy with you, as ‘adrenaline auto-injectors’ are not carried as standard by AE leaders and crew. Whilst your leader is aware of our trekkers medical history, please also inform your leader on arrival of your allergy, and let them know where you keep your adrenaline pen.

Safety and Well-being

Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and well-being of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is our top priority.

The Sahara Desert Trek is intentionally challenging and requires individual preparation as the trip is designed to take you out of your every-day comfort zone and achieve something incredible. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place.

You will be accompanied by your Adventurous Ewe Leader for groups over 10 people and Local Mountain Guide. Our Leaders are First Aid trained and have extensive experience in leading groups in this region. They will be ultimately responsible for your safety on this trip.

Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel advice website for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas your itinerary covers.

We also ask that you please ensure you use your antibacterial hand gel at all times to minimise the spread of any germs throughout your fellow flock of trekkers!

Adventurous Ewe Leaders and Crew

An Adventurous Ewe UK Leader will accompany groups of over 8 people and is an experienced desert trekking leader. Leaders have been carefully selected to ensure you have the best experience with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure. Your Leader will be Wilderness First Aid trained too.

Your Local Berber Guide is a key part to this trip. They are all expertly trained and experienced, bilingual (English and Arabic) and qualified in first aid and/or Wilderness First responder. They also have a huge passion for what they do and have plenty of knowledge ready to share with you. They are responsible for ensuring the complete safety, well-being and enjoyment of the team whilst also retaining a flexible and fun attitude. The Leaders have radio and satellite phone contact with base, the local office and Adventurous Ewe’s HQ.

Group size

We pride ourselves in small group travel to minimise the impact on the environment and to make your experience more authentic and safe.

The minimum group size for the Sahara Desert Trek to run is 10 people and the maximum group size is 24 people.

You are most welcome to join this trip as a group of family, friends, colleagues or as a solo traveller.

For any further info or to chat about running a bespoke trip, we’d love to hear from you at info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.

Trip grading

The Sahara Desert Trek is graded as ‘Moderate/Challenging’ and is an ideal intro into multi-day trekking adventures or those wishing to try out a hot climate journey.

Preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this trip. A good level of fitness, endurance and some gritty determination will help you conquer each day of trekking in the hot desert.

During your trek you will be hiking between between 15kms – 25kms per day for 5 consecutive days. The temperatures will be extremely warm during the day and much cooler at night. The terrain will vary from hot sand to rocky terrain. Climbing dunes will prove tough, particularly in the hot conditions. Each evening of camp you will have basic conditions and live a nomadic style way of life for the duration of the trek.

Preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this challenge.

Training

A bespoke training programme will be provided when join the team for this trek to help you with your preparations. Your training should incorporate aerobic (endurance building), anaerobic (strength building) exercises and some good long walks! Training in your trekking kit with your ruck-sack on consecutive days in the outdoors is ideal to help with your preparations too.

We also have exclusive offers with our Training Partners and Communities – Her Spirit and Strength & Movement Coach, Peter Lant. For more info, please visit our Training & Preparation page.

The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy the challenge.

Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!

Kit

A full kit list will be provided when you book onto this desert trek. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one. Well worn in hiking boots are essential for this trek.

An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for the independent outdoor retailers on booking this trek.

 

Exclusive Kit Discount Codes

To help you get the very best from your Sahara Desert Trek we will provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use in independent and local outdoor specialist retailer, Crib Goch Outdoors, both online and in store. They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe and they pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and this desert trek.

Weather

Even in the winter months of November through to April the Saharan Desert is warm in the desert during the day with temperatures expected around 20 – 25°C and rising to 30°C or more around mid-day.

In the evening the temperature will drop to an average of 5 – 10°C but can reach lower than this overnight. The evenings and nights can be chilly which is a more noticeable change from when trekking in the warm daytime temperatures.

Rain is rare in the desert but not unheard of and short-lived storms bringing rain can occur.

Accommodation

All your accommodation is included. Your first night is in a local guesthouse at Ait-Ben-Haddou.

Whilst on trek in the Sahara desert there will be a total of 5 nights wild camping. This camping is fully supported with all kit and bags being carried by camels, as well as tents, a mess tent and a toilet tent. You’ll have a local crew supporting you including a cook. Mattresses are provided, however given the current times, we recommend bringing your own thermarest or sleeping mat and travel pillow (or use a down jacket as your pillow). You’ll need a sleeping bag with a comfort rated -5°C and -10°C and a sleeping bag liner is optional.

Your final night is in a traditional Riad in Marrakech.

If you are travelling by yourself, you will be paired up with another single trekker of the same sex. Single hotel rooms and/or single tents are available for a supplementary cost for most nights dependent on availability.

If you are planning on extending your adventure, we can help with recommendations and/or bookings.

Food & drinks

All food whilst on trek is purchased locally and cooked by your local cook who accompanies you on the trek. Breakfasts are continental style, with tea and coffee, muesli, bread, jam, honey and soft cheese.

A morning snack is also provided and this usually consists of a type of Moroccan ‘trail mix’ with dried figs and dates, peanuts, sugar coated peanuts and other nuts.

Lunch is a packed lunch that you will make daily after breakfast. There’s an array of fresh salad items – onions, tomatoes, green peppers, grated carrot, green-beans, with tinned sweetcorn or peas with fresh bread. Hard and soft cheeses, tinned fish, olives, biscuits and bread are also available.

Dinner starts off with soup and bread. The main course is usually rice, pasta, couscous, spaghetti, with a vegetable stew (or tagine) consisting of fresh ingredients such as onions, potatoes, carrots, green peppers, zucchinis, turnips, parsnips, green beans, and peas. There may be some meat (usually chicken, lamb or beef), however meat is not prominent in the menu. All dishes come with traditional sauces which are rarely (spicy) hot. To round off dinner, there is the usual range of hot drinks including the Berber speciality of mint tea.

It is not recommended to drink untreated water from the taps. You should take purification tablets or a filter bottle (such as your complimentary Water-To-Go bottle) to treat your water. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles.

Please let us know in advance of any dietary requirements or allergies and we will do our best to accommodate.

Water-to-go bottle

Adventurous Ewe has partnered with Water-to-Go, a filtration system that eliminates over 99.99% of all microbiological contaminants from any non-salt water source – for more info please click here. Adventurous Ewe trekkers will receive a free Water-to-Go bottle when departing for our Sahara Desert trek, and better still, 15% of the purchase value for replacement filters will be donated to our environmental charity partner, Cool Earth.

Please help us reduce the volume of single use plastic in this pristine environment.

Payment info

Minimum sponsorship package

Deposit: £295 per person, payable on booking and non refundable

Sponsorship pledge: £1600 per person whereby 80% (£1280pp) is due 8 weeks before challenge departure date (5 September 2025) and the remaining 20% (£320pp) is due 4 weeks from completion of the trek (8 December 2025). St David’s Hospice will provide you with fundraising support and guidance.

Self-funder package

Deposit: £295 per person, payable on booking and non refundable

Balance: £800 per person, payable by the participant 6 weeks prior to your trek departure date

Sponsorship: Please raise as much as you can for St David’s Hospice. The charity will provide plenty of fundraising support, tips and guidance. 

Please note, the flights for this trip are released 11 months prior to departure. Under the Self-Funder Package, should the flight costs come in more than 8% of what we have budgeted for, we will have to pass these costs on to you under this package (by law we have to cover up to 2%pp). We will do our utmost to source flights within budget when they are released 11 months prior to departure.

If you have any questions regarding fundraising, please contact:

Lydia Ward at Lydia.Ward@stdavidshospice.org.uk

We’ve got you covered – financial protection 
If your adventure needs to be cancelled for any reason, like say a global pandemic, you won’t be left stuck and you’ll be offered plenty of alternative options thanks to our financial protection arranged by IPP (International Passenger Protection).

 

Stay connected

All your trip info will be sent to you through a travel mobile app which is free to download. You will receive an email from Adventurous Ewe with your personalised log in code for this app. For the latest and greatest from the land of adventures, simply follow us at:

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You’re most welcome to use the hashtags
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Emergencies

Your Adventurous Ewe Leader/s and Crew will have a mobile phones and radios communications in case of emergencies. The team are trained to deal with these situations. Please ensure you listen to your Leader during these times and refrain from putting any posts on social media. Should you find yourself unable to continue with the trek, your Leader and crew will make the necessary arrangements. Depending on the situation, you will be met by the support vehicle (depending on access) and you will be transferred back to your accommodation or nearby medical facility as required. Your Emergency Contact at Adventurous Ewe HQ is Jim Young on +(0)7747 346 588.

Conservation partner-sheeps

Cool Earth
We are very excited to have teamed up with leading climate change charity Cool Earth, who share our mission to protect the planet’s precious environment in a sustainable manner. The future of rainforest protection is where everyone makes a difference to climate change! We invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth. You are most welcome to help make a difference too by sparing a few pennies. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by clicking here. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2. Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet. Thank-ewe

Departure & Return Duration Availability Deposit Total Cost* (*Total cost includes the deposit)
Nov 01, 2025
Nov 08, 2025
8 Days Available £295.00 £295.00 Book Now

What's Included?

Pre-trip:

  • Personalised trip support from your Adventurous Ewe team
  • All trip info supplied via our free mobile travel app
  • Training guide 
  • Fundraising support and advice
  • Discount on personal kit from independent outdoor retailers both in store and online
  • Financial Travel Protection
  • Public liability insurance
  • Risk assessment and emergency management planning
  • Monthly payment plan available.

On your trip:

  • Return economy flights UK/Marrakech
  • Qualified UK Leader with groups of 10+
  • Local Berber Guide
  • All Berber support crew per your itinerary including cook and camel caravan
  • 1 nights guest house accommodation Ait-Ben-Haddou
  • Ait-Ben-Haddou guided tour
  • 1 nights accommodation in traditional Riad/Hotel in Marrakech
  • 5 nights camping
  • Transfers per your itinerary in a private vehicle
  • Luggage transfers throughout your trek.

What's Not Included?

Currently not included but can be organised at an additional cost

  • Any trip extensions or additional night’s accommodation

 

Items not included

  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Clothing and equipment as detailed on the Kit List (including sleeping bag & sleeping mat)
  • Any personal snacks, electrolytes, water purification tablets and medication
  • Single room supplement including single tents
  • Personal spending money
  • Tips for local crew
  • Other items not listed on your itinerary
  • Any expenses incurred with leaving the trip early ie. hotel accommodation or change of flight costs.

RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL

Adventurous Ewe is committed to delivering our trips in a responsible and ethical manner with sustainability at its core. We respect and aim to operate our adventures to benefit local people, their economy and the environment!

Some of the ethical features embedded in our St David’s Hospice Sahara Desert Trek are:

  • Adventurous Ewe has received Travelife Partner Award and complies with more than 100 criteria, related to an operator’s office management, product range, international business partners and customer information 
  • Using local Berber crew who are qualified Guides, support crew and drivers who are all extremely knowledgeable and experienced
  • Staying in smaller-scale locally owned accommodation
  • Buying locally produced food and drink, and dining in locally owned restaurants
  • Minimising plastic waste wherever possible
  • All trekkers will receive a free Water-to-Go bottle to help eliminate our single-use plastic footprint in Morocco
  • Maintain our Animal Protection Policy
  • Camels will accompany your trek, though they are not used as luggage bearing modes of transport
  • Offering real life experiences which promote cross-cultural understanding
  • Operating with a ‘leave no trace’ ethos – take only memories, leave only footprints
  • Adventurous Ewe will make a financial contribution to the environmental charity, Cool Earth, as part of our business partnership.

As Sir David Attenborough said:

“Helping Cool Earth to halt tropical deforestation makes a real difference. Perhaps the biggest difference we will make in our whole lives.”

We will continue to invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth and we invite you, our valuable flock, to do the same. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by simply clicking here. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2.

Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet.

Location
Africa & The Middle East
Duration
8 days & 7 nights
Difficulty
Cost From
£295.00
Trip Notes