Sahara Desert Trek
Our charity challenge is to trek for four days through this ever-changing landscape and to climb to the top of the massive Chegaga Dunes, where we will witness the desert sun-rise. The days will be hot and the trekking will be tough, but ‘Team SeeAbility’ with our unrivalled support will help all team members conquer this mammoth desert!
Vista’s as far as the eye can see combined with the pleasure of having the volcanic Anti-Atlas Mountains as our backdrop – need we say more!
With traditional Berbers as our guides we’ll experience the delights of Morocco first hand, in addition to being mesmerised by the remoteness and solitude that the Sahara brings. If you want to take part in one of the most fantastic charity events but have limited time to take away from the UK, this most unique trek challenge is for you.
So join us as we conquer the Sahara!
Day 1
We depart the UK on our flight to Morocco. We arrive and are transferred to our hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 2
Transfer to M’hamid, the gateway to the Sahara via the Draa Valley. After lunch, we trek to Bougharn Dunes. Trekking distance - approx. 4 - 8km / 2 - 3 hours
Day 3
Follow the ever changing landscape and trek to foot of Chigaga Dunes. Trekking distance - approx. 14 - 18km / 6 - 7 hours
Day 4
Climb the Chigaga Dunes and witness the sun-rise over the Sahara – trust us – this will move you! Chigaga Dunes to Erg Aghoual. Trekking distance - approx. 14 - 18km/7 - 8hrs
Day 5
Trek to Sidi Ab Nbi and then transfer to Ouarzazate. Tonight we hold our celebratory dinner ‘Moroccan style'! Trekking distance - approx. 4km/ 2hrs
Day 6
Transfer to airport for flight to UK.
Take part for SeeAbility
Our challenge event participants take on these amazing adventures each year to support SeeAbility and the work that we do.
There are two options to choose from when signing up for your trekking or cycling challenge.
Minimum Sponsorship
This option means that the cost of challenge is included in your fundraising target. You will be set a minimum target and anything raised above this will be more funds for the charity. You simply pay your registration fee and fundraise the rest!
Self-Funding
This option means that you will pay the registration, then you will cover the remaining cost of the challenge 12 weeks prior to departure. You will not have a minimum fundraising target, but we encourage you to make as much as possible.
Which ever option is right for you, please remember you will still receive the very best support from our SeeAbility fundraising team.
Distance: Approximately 36-48km
Registration fee: £149
Fundraising target
Minimum Sponsorship: £2070
Self-Funding: £1035
Remember to select that you are fundraising for SeeAbility.
Our team perks
As part of Team SeeAbility, you will get:
- A charity branded t-shirt
- Dedicated support from SeeAbility’s Public Fundraising Team
- Regular team emails with updates
- A fundraising pack with information, ideas, motivation and downloadable materials to support you
- An e-certificate once you have completed the challenge
- The sense of achievement knowing that you are supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live, love, thrive and belong.
If you have already registered for a charity challenge in 2024 or 2025 you can still choose to support SeeAbility. You will receive all of the benefits above, without committing to a minimum fundraising target. Get started by setting up your online fundraising page.
Contact information
If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the event, please email events@seeability.org or call Sarah on 07736 994513.
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