5 Week Trans Dakar & Sahara Desert		From $ 2 670.00 pps

Desert travel is perhaps the most evocative of all adventure travel and there is no desert more evocative than the Sahara. Sahara travel is awesome and to travel overland from the Mediterranean, through the Atlas Mountains and to traverse the whole desert down into Mauritania and Mali is an overland travel must. Don't expect this to be a holiday, an adventure holiday maybe, but hardly even that. The words holiday and Sahara don't sit comfortably together, but if you are after an adventure tour to take you through stunning scenery with no tourists and no resorts or if you like to meet peoples who hospitality is legendary, then a Sahara adventure is for you. This overland adventure is really made out of three parts. On the northern edge of the Sahara lies the kingdom of Morocco , home to the great cities of Fes and Marrakech, ancient medinas and bazaars, the Atlas Mountains and the kasbahs of the Berber warlords. Crossing the Sahara is an epic adventure. This sea of sand has been a barrier to travellers for thousands of years, yet man has devised routes to cross it. Led by Moorish guides we traverse the dune fields of Mauritania and will spend some time exploraing the desert. At the far side lies West Africa and the Sahel: music, colour, markets and villages are what make Senegal such an appealing destination Tour Details • Tour Type: Overland • Region(s): Morocco, Mauritania, Sahara Desert 35 31-10-2008 Budget • Price: From $ 2 670.00 pps $ 0.00 $ 350 - $ 380 18 - 35 9 Some No 26 23 Malaga, Fes, Visit of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains, Rabat, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Essaouira, Saharan Desert Week 1: Malaga & Northern Morocco: Overnight in Malaga and cross to Morocco 2 nights and guided tour to explore the ancient medina city of Fes Week 2: Eastern Morocco: Guided visit of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis 2 night break to roam the backstreets of historic Rabat Week 3: The Moroccan South: Overland across the High Atlas into the Valley of the Kasbahs 2 nights to explore the vast Todra Gorge, to hike and to visit the local palmery Overnight at and wander through the stunning Ait Benhaddou Kasbah 3 nights in Marrakech to soak up the unbelievable atmosphere 2 night stay in the Medina beach town and colourful port of Essaouira Week 4: Morocco & Western Sahara: 4 day Western Saharan Desert crossing to Mauritania Time in Nouakchott to prepare for the desert Week 5: Saharan Exploration & the Coast: Time for Saharan Desert Exploration, flexible itinerary to allow us to explore Possible areas to visit, the dunefields around the ancient Ksours, such as Chinguetti Visit to the atmospheric city of St. Louis

Tour Map of 5 Week Trans Sahara Desert Old mud kasbah hidden among oasis palms, Morocco Nouadhibou is the first you'll see of Mauritania if you have travelled all the route through Morocco. Enjoy the sun and sands of the Sahara Beaches Aasilah, Morocco the beautiful city of Asilah is situated in the North part of Morocco

• 20 September 2008 Malaga

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• Mainly campsites
• Some wildcamps
• Hostels/hotels
• 85% Camping & 15% Hotels

• Tryp Alameda Hotel Malaga  
  Avenida De La Aurora, 31, Centro Comercial Larios, 29002 Malaga, Spain.
  Tryp Alameda Hotel Malaga is a modern deluxe hotel which is situated between the port and the historical centre. Recently renovated, all of the guest rooms are comfortable and nicely equipped to give a feeling of being home while away from home.
  Prices From: EUR 56
• Silken Puerta Malaga  
  Calle Heroe de Sostoa, 17, 29002 Malaga, Spain.
  Silken Puerta Malaga reflects the light and beauty of the Mediterranean that floods in from the Bay of Malaga, offering a welcoming and comfortable centre from which to explore the beautiful city of Malaga.
  Prices From: EUR 56 
• Hotel Malaga Centro 
  Calle Mármoles, 6 29007 Malaga Spain
  Hotel Malaga Centro is a newly constructed establishment located 300m. from the historical centre of Málaga and 500m. from the seaside promenade. Hotel Malaga Centro has an excellent and renowned retaurant, the Guernica, which offers an exquisite and finely balanced cuisine.
  Prices From: EUR 70
  

All overland vehicles have been custom-built for overlanding.

Africa Overland Truck Equipment
All trucks have long distance fuel tanks, water tanks and contain all equipment needed for an overland tour, such as: tents, camp stools, tables, kitchen equipment and much more. There is also a safe available for all of your valuables, a stereo for fun times and internal and external lighting. The seating arrangements vary from vehicle to vehicle. Some of the seats face each other inwards, others face forwards and some face backwards. A few vehicles are even equipped with tables inside the actual truck!

The overland trucks carry an extensive array of spare parts which, combined with the crew’s mechanical knowledge, should be enough to get you on the road again in the event of a breakdown

Travelling days are part of the many excitements of adventure safaris.  You are crossing Africa, reaching for your next destination, not sitting on an interstate or motorway with nothing but traffic ahead.  You will pass through amazing scenery, see wildlife of every description and enjoy breathtaking views.  You will see more of Africa this way than any other. Being in your own vehicle means you have the freedom to stop anywhere you wish. If you want to take photos, sample the roadside markets and curios, or just sit back and take in everything you can see, this is all part and parcel of the journey.

Rest days are exactly that.  You may take part in included activities such as game drives and walks, or enjoy free time on your own - exploring markets, meeting local people, pursuing optional activities or just looking at Africa.

Please check with your Embassy about visas for the following countries:

• France
• Mauritania
• Morocco
• Senegal
• Spain
• UK

Health Requirements:

Reccommended vaccinations and other health protection measures vary according to country and recent bulletins issued by health authorities. They vary frequently. Costs vary according to the route and where you have your vaccinations. The information below is intended for quick reference only and you should obtain the latest advice nearer the departure date.

• Diptheria Recommended
• Malaria Recommended
• Meningitis Recommended
• Poliomyelitis Recommended
• Rabies Recommended
• Typhoid Recommended
• Yellow Fever Compulsory

• We regret to advise that this tour is not suitable for children

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  via Addis, Accra & Dakar (18.5 Weeks)
• Malaga to Addis Ababa
  via Dakar, Accra, Douala & Khartoum (21.5 Weeks)
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The Kitty:

The Kitty is the second part of the price. It’s an amount that each passenger puts into a central fund and is monitored by you and the Dragoman Overland crew. It funds accommodation, camp meals and activities that the group take part in as a whole. Dragoman cannot guarantee that extra contributions will not be necessary. By including campsite fees, hotels, national parks and gamepark entrances and other group expenses in the kitty, it allows greater flexibility and gives the group greater control. The kitty in the brochure is an estimate at the time of printing. Local inflation and costs vary during the year and so we review kitties on a monthly basis. We do send you through a Trip Update a few weeks before departure with latest kitties at that point, but we urge you to contact us just before you join the trip as this is likely to be more accurate. Your tour leader will inform you of the most up-to-date amount on day 1 of the trip.

Personal Spending:
Based on the range that previous travellers have spent on this trip, we recommend you allow between a minimum of US$5 and a maximum of US$15 per day. The minimum is the basic amount a budget traveller would spend on limited drinks and meals when not camping, postcards, laundry, site and museum entrances, etc. The maximum would allow a much more “comfortable” lifestyle as well as covering the cost of optional extras up to US$50.

Luggage + Equipment :
In addition to the list in the Advance Information Dossier, we also recommend you do not take any irreplaceable valuables on your trip.

Visas + Documents:
On the Trip Update (sent to you about 8 weeks before the start date) you will be told which visas you will require and given
a rough estimate of necessary visa costs.

Connecting Flights:
When arranging your connecting flights, please take into account the trip's schedule. Under normal circumstances: We realise that it may not always be possible, but we do strongly urge you to arrange flights so that you arrive in time for the meeting. Also bear in mind that you might want to spend some time in the start and finish places and you should arrange your flights accordingly. The trip should depart Dakar at approx 08:00 2 days after the start date. The trip should arrive in Dover at approx 20:00 on the end date. There will be an initial trip meeting at 10.00 on the start date.