HIGHLIGHTS
DAKAR RALLY PISTES
ATLAS MOUNTAINS
CHEGAGA DUNES
IMPERIAL MARRAKECH
AUTHENTIC RIAD
ERG CHEBBI DUNES
THE DRAA VALLEY
SAHARA DESERT
TODRA GORGE
CIRQUE JAFFAR
ROMAN RUINS
Morocco 4X4 Explorer
| ■ | Join us during the mid afternoon before day 1 at Camping La Casita, near Gibraltar, from where we make the quick ferry crossing to Morocco, very early the following morning |
| ■ | We head south to the foothills of the Atlas, where we pick up the mountain pistes and begin exhilarating exploration, en route to Marrakech. We stop at previously visited campsites most evenings, where facilities include hot showers and clean toilets Camping costs are included in our price |
| ■ | Marvel at the wonders of Marrakech’s souks and the ancient medina, and be enchanted by the melange of North African culture and chaos on the huge main square, before we enjoy a traditional Moroccan meal and pass the night in an authentic riad. The meal and accommodation are both included in our price |
| ■ | From Marrakech we traverse the Atlas pistes of Berber country, southward to the desert regions, where tribal nomads are regularly encountered guiding their camel caravans along the sandy tracks linking oases |
| ■ | Experience the beauty of desert terrain, as we make the long unforgiving crossing east, towards the Saharan dunes of Erg Chebbi |
| ■ | Our route north takes us deep back into the mountains, and via the spectacular Todra Gorge for a dramatic finale to the adventure, which finishes in Algeciras on day fourteen |
| ■ | We break our return journey to Ceuta with an afternoon stop near to Meknes where we explore the ancient Roman Ruins of Volubilis |
| ■ | This challenging tour covers 3000km including 2000km of the premier mountain and desert pistes, all featuring extensive explorations |
| ■ | Diesel prices in sterling are Morocco £0.55/L, Spain £0.85/L and France £0.95/L approx |
| ■ | Currency exchange rate is £1.00 = Dh13.00 |
| ■ | Diesel is currently priced at about Dh7.30/L |
| ■ | Book now for the fully catered 4X4 adventure |
Portugal 4X4 Explorer
| ■ | Family oriented tour encompassing complete traversal from the north east to south west |
| ■ | We start in the Serra de Montesinho Natural Park and meander south for about 1,200km |
| ■ | Our exploration finishes 12 days later in the Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park |
| ■ | This expedition takes in all the very best of Portugal's spectacular wild natural beauty |
| ■ | As always our emphasis is on enjoying the wilderness and aiming to avoid civilisation |
| ■ | Camping is frequently bivouac-style in the mountains, forests or adjacent to rivers |
| ■ | The format follows the Morocco 4X4 Explorer and includes our full catering for the duration |
| ■ | National Park and campsite fees are included |
| ■ | Please contact us now for further information |
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atlas mountains, marrakech, todra gorge, draa valley, erg chebbi, sahara
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