Day 1 - UK to Marrakech

You will meet up with your fellow challengers at one of the London Airports for the group flights to Marrakech. There will be an evening dinner and a briefing followed by a good night's sleep!

Included: dinner (lunch at own expense)

Accommodation: hotel

Day 2 - Basecamp

The group will take an early bus transfer, in private minibuses, to the Bedouin style basecamp on the outskirts of Tizguine. This journey is approximately 7 hours with regular breaks en-route. In camp you will be allocated a single tent, have a welcome meal and a final briefing on the challenge ahead!

Included: breakfast, packed lunch and dinner

Accommodation: camping

Day 3 - Afra to Basecamp - 42km

An early rise for breakfast and a 45 minute transfer to the start line in Afra, Near Mt Kissane. After a group warm up, you will start the Saharan Challenge! You'll begin in an incredible lunar landscape, before re-joining the river to arrive at the first rest stop. From here you'll pass through mud brick villages, palm trees and date plantations. After lunch, the route takes you through the narrowest part of the Draa Valley between 1,500m peaks to the afternoon rest stop and finally, you'll arrive at the Bedouin Camp. There will be a group buffet style dinner before a briefing and a well-deserved rest!

Included: breakfast, 2 snack stops, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: camping

Day 4 - Basecamp to Nakhla Dunes - 42 / 50km

Starting early, you'll begin the trek by passing through a number of small villages and palm plantations. Here you'll find the next rest stop with snacks and drinks. Continuing the trek you'll veer away from the river, you'll walk through desert landscapes before arriving at the fortress of Beni Zoli for lunch. The route follows a network or irrigation canals, through a patchwork of fields growing a profusion of fruit and vegetables. The last 10km of the route sees you leave the fertile fields and head out into the Nakhla sand dunes - and there's an extra 8km for those up for the full 50km ultra! Cross the finish line and celebrate your fantastic achievement with a glass of fizz and a medal. Transfer back to camp for a final night in the dunes and an epic celebration dinner.

Included: breakfast, 2 snack stops, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: camping

Day 5 - Marrakech

After breakfast you'll set off on the 8 hour drive to Marrakech, stopping for lunch en-route. You'll check into the hotel and have time to freshen up before enjoying a three-course meal of local Morroccan dishes. This is a chance for the whole group to get together and reflect on the tremendous achievements of the past few days.

Included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Accommodation: hotel

Day 6 - Depart Morocco

After a welcome sleep and breakfast, buses will depart for the airport early, in time for your flight back to London. Flights departing in the morning will arrive back in London for midday/early afternoon.

Included: breakfast