Introduce yourself 6 day trek in the Sahara desert
Charity Challenge are the UK’s leading adventure travel company specialising exclusively in the organisation, leadership and administration of inspirational fundraising expeditions. Charity Challenge organise more than 100 challenges each year for around 2,500 participants, and have so far helped to raise in excess of 23 million pounds for over 1000 UK and Irish registered charities. They are ATOL Bonded licensed and insured. Most recently they organised the Comic Relief celebrity climb of Mount Kilimanjaro for Gary Barlow, Cheryl Cole etc.
Your flights will in London London 1810hrs to Casablanca Then Casablanca to Ouarzatate arriving at 0030hrs, transfer to your Hotel 2 ½ days trekking Early morning flight back from Ouarzazate to Casablanca , 6 hours in Casablanca, then flight back to London
thank you for coming please see your online members area for full details on the challenge
You will only carry water, lunch and essentials - waterproof, camera, sunscreen The support team will carry the rest of the luggage in support vehicles/ camels that you can access at rest stop or at the end of the day
A typical day : Wake up at approx. 6:30am, and given a basic but hearty breakfast. After breakfast you will pack up with the help of all the tour leaders and begin the first trek of the day for about 3 hours. A long and early lunch will be taken to avoid trekking during the hottest part of the day. We set off to walk again for another approx 3 hours and then we establish camp late afternoon for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Each morning you will be provided with a very filling breakfast of hot sweet Moroccan coffee, hot chocolate and bread and cheeses. Lunch will be a packed lunch and for dinner it will vary between western style food and Moroccan national fare. Food will always be ample and will provide heaps of energy. Please let Charity Challenge knows prior to departure if you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies.
The accommodation will be in a 3star hotel on the first night and then the 5 star Le Berebere Palace hotel Whilst trekking you will be in 3-5 man bedouin tents If you are travelling with a friend or partner who you wish to share with, please let Charity Challenge know in advance.
Le Berbere Palace Hotel At the gates of the desert, this magnificent hotel with its sweet-scented alleyways among jasmine and roses, invites you to explore a captivating region, to relax, wonder and feel in another world thanks to its hearty welcome and its excellent service. This is the spectacular 5 star location for to relax and unwind after your Sahara desert trek experience. Abandon yourself to the beauty of this wonderful oasis and enjoy a complete change of scene, while forgetting stress and bustling urban life. In a serene and fully relaxed atmosphere, you can make the most of the spa, a real peaceful haven which offers a blend of efficient treatments and refined care including a hammam, hairdresser, jacuzzi, gymnasium, sauna and options for a massage. Adhering to local culture, the Berbere Palace is built in the Kasbah style and with a mix of Berber and traditional crafts, an ambience of space and charm has been created. Centrally located on a high point, this Ouarzazate hotel has 240 air-conditioned rooms each with private terrace/patio, satellite TV, phone, mini-bar, bath & shower. Facilities include large pool (not heated), dining room serving Moroccan and international cuisine, grill and piano bar, boutique and fitness centre with hammam and jacuzzi.
clothing Long-Sleeved Shirt T-Shirts Sweatshirt Fleece Trousers (Such As Lightweight Cargo Trousers, Avoid Jeans) Shorts Swimwear Underwear (Light And Loose) Socks (Hiking/Leisure) Dress/Skirt/Sarong Lightweight Waterproof Jacket Walking Boots (Sturdy Well Worn In Boots) or trainers Sandals/Flip Flops Wide Brimmed Hat Cotton Scarf
Joining instructions 4 weeks prior to dept with flight details. Check in 3hrs prior to dept with airport rep who has tickets 15kgs luggage + day pack. Hand luggage - No pen knife etc in hand luggage. Wear or take your main kit. Royal Air Maroc to Ouarzazate
Insurance – purchased through CC. One emergency number for all and comprehensive cover. Any claims get police rpt & incident rpt. Keep all receipts Passport – 6 months until expiry. Air Travel Tickets (you will receive these at the airport) Cash – approx £100, you will not have the opportunity to spend money whilst trekking , we recommend £20 tip at the end of the trek for the local guides, drivers, chefs. And for drinks/tips at the restaurants Credit Cards. You will be able to use them in Ouarzazate and is useful to take in case of emergency
Nomad Travel Stores Medical Centre recommended the following vaccinations: tetanus; poliomyelitis; hepatitis A. They also suggest taking advice from your GP about: typhoid; diphtheria; hepatitis B; rabies; tuberculosis.
included The following items are included in the expedition: international flights from London to Morocco ,all meals and drinking water unless otherwise stated in the itinerary, all transfers in Morocco, all accommodation whether in tents or hotel, English speaking expedition leader and full local support team & backup, a Charity Challenge T-Shirt, US$20 to the local community project, and discount from Nomad Travellers Stores for personal equipment. We also make a contribution through Climate Care to offset the equivalent CO2 emissions of your international flight.
Eurika Training & Coaching and Like Minded Women Charity Challenge in aid of CLIC Sargent - Presentation Transcript
Like Minded Women and Eurika Training & Coaching would like to invite you on a personal challenge in aid of CLIC Sargent
Proud to introduce CLIC Sargent
Passports at the ready… It’s time for
Our spectacular charity challenge!
If it’s to be it’s up to me!
45 People - 6 Days
1 life changing experience
Sahara Desert Morocco
Challenging
Rewarding
Fun!
Culture
Excitment
Support
Friendship
Encouragement
Opportunity of a life time
Help us give a child their life back beyond cancer…
Charity Challenge & celebs Comic Relief Kilamanjaro Summit Climb 2009 Cheryl Cole “ We definitely couldn’t have made the climb without Charity Challenge and we’ve been well taken care of and without these guys it wouldn’t have been possible. A big thank you and it’s been an amazing journey.”
Get Fit
Lose Weight
Make a difference
Do something amazing
Live life like everyday was your last
Run towards your fears Embrace them On the other side of your greatest fears lives your greatest life Robin Sharma
Sahara Desert Trek
Thu 07 – Tue 12 Oct 2010
Who are Charity Challenge?
Charity Challenge are the UK’s leading adventure travel company specialising exclusively in the organisation, leadership and administration of inspirational fundraising expeditions.
Charity Challenge organise more than 100 challenges each year for around 2,500 participants, and have so far helped to raise in excess of 23 million pounds for over 1000 UK and Irish registered charities.
They are ATOL Bonded licensed and insured.
Most recently they organised the Comic Relief celebrity climb of Mount Kilimanjaro for Gary Barlow, Cheryl Cole etc.
Where are we going?
Itinerary
Day 1 – UK to Morocco
Day 2 – Travel to Sahara
Trek to Lahfira Camp
Day 3 – Trek to Chouirif
Day 4 –M’Harech Dunes
Day 5 – Transfer back to Ouarzazate
Overnight at the Berbere Palace
Day 6 – Return to UK
Typical Day
A typical day : Wake up at approx. 6:30am, and given a basic but hearty breakfast.
After breakfast you will pack up with the help of all the tour leaders and begin the first trek of the day for about 3 hours. A long and early lunch will be taken to avoid trekking during the hottest part of the day. We set off to walk again for another approx 3 hours and then we establish camp late afternoon for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Food & Drink
Each morning you will be provided with a very filling breakfast of hot sweet Moroccan coffee, hot chocolate and bread and cheeses.
Lunch will be a packed lunch and for dinner it will vary between western style food and Moroccan national fare. Food will always be ample and will provide heaps of energy.
Please let Charity Challenge knows prior to departure if you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies.
Accommodation
The accommodation will be in a 3star hotel on the first night and then the 5 star Le Berebere Palace hotel
Whilst trekking you will be in 3-5 man bedouin tents
If you are travelling with a friend or partner who you wish to share with, please let Charity Challenge know in advance.
Last nights accommodation at Le Berebere Palace Hotel
oued Chouirif
Berbere Palace
This is the spectacular 5 star location for to relax and unwind after your Sahara desert trek experience.
Abandon yourself to the beauty of this wonderful oasis and enjoy a complete change of scene, while forgetting stress and bustling urban life. In a serene and fully relaxed atmosphere, you can make the most of the spa, a real peaceful haven which offers a blend of efficient treatments and refined care including a hammam, hairdresser, jacuzzi, gymnasium, sauna and options for a massage.
Centrally located on a high point, this Ouarzazate hotel has 240 air-conditioned rooms each with private terrace/patio, satellite TV, phone, mini-bar, bath & shower. Facilities include large pool (not heated), dining room serving Moroccan and international cuisine, grill and piano bar, boutique and fitness centre with hammam and jacuzzi.
The cost of the hotel is taken from your deposit and not from charity funds you raise
Clothing
Long-Sleeved Shirt
T-Shirts
Sweatshirt
Fleece
Trousers (Such As Lightweight Cargo Trousers, Avoid Jeans)
Shorts
Swimwear
Underwear (Light And Loose)
Socks (Hiking/Leisure)
Dress/Skirt/Sarong
Lightweight Waterproof Jacket
Walking Boots (Sturdy Well Worn In Boots) or trainers
Sandals/Flip Flops
Wide Brimmed Hat
Cotton Scarf
Flights
Joining instructions 4 weeks prior to dept with flight details.
Check in 3hrs prior to dept with airport rep who has tickets
15kgs luggage + day pack.
Hand luggage - No pen knife etc in hand luggage. Wear or take your main kit.
Royal Air Maroc to Ouarzazate
Administration
Insurance – purchased through CC. One emergency number for all and comprehensive cover. Any claims get police rpt & incident rpt. Keep all receipts
Passport – 6 months until expiry.
Air Travel Tickets (you will receive these at the airport)
Cash – approx £100, you will not have the opportunity to spend money whilst trekking , we recommend £20 tip at the end of the trek for the local guides, drivers, chefs. And for drinks/tips at the restaurants
Credit Cards. You will be able to use them in Ouarzazate and is useful to take in case of emergency
Health
Nomad Travel Stores Medical Centre recommended the following vaccinations: tetanus; poliomyelitis; hepatitis A. They also suggest taking advice from your GP about: typhoid; diphtheria; hepatitis B; rabies; tuberculosis.
What's Included?
The following items are included in the expedition:
international flights from London to Morocco
all meals and drinking water unless otherwise stated in the itinerary
all transfers in Morocco
all accommodation whether in tents or hotel
English speaking expedition leader and full local support team & backup
a Charity Challenge T-Shirt
US$20 to the local community project, and discount from Nomad Travellers Stores for personal equipment.
We also make a contribution through Climate Care to offset the equivalent CO2 emissions of your international flight.
Your commitment
Next steps...
Thank You
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http://www.charitychallenge.com/expedition1.html?id=1229 or call Leanne Flower on 01327 353637 for an information pack
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