Saint Michael's Hospice
Will you brave the sands for Saint Michael’s…?
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Join us from 27th October-1st November 2026 on this fantastic trekking challenge as you experience the beauty of one of the most breath-taking deserts in the world – The Sahara!
This challenge is to trek for four days through the ever-changing landscape of the Sahara and to climb to the top of the Chigaga Dunes where you will witness the desert sun-rise.
The days will be hot and the trekking will be tough, but the
rewards of conquering this desert and the pleasure of having the High Atlas mountains as your backdrop will be worth it!
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart UK to Morocco
Day 2: M’hamid to Bougharn Dunes (4 – 8km Trekking time: 2 – 3 hours)
We transfer to M’hamid – the gateway of the desert. Our transfer goes through the Draa Valley – a long, stunning palm filled oasis with rocky mountains and Hamada (rock desert) on each side. We have a short acclimatisation trek in the desert after lunch to get used to the sand dunes.
Day 3: Bougharn Dunes to Chigaga Dunes (14 – 18km Trekking time: 6 – 7 hours)
Our trek today winds itself through the dunes, there is no route to follow as the dunes continually change in the wind. As the time of day changes, the colour of the dunes change – this is the true Sahara landscape. At the end of the day, we’ll look for a Nomad encampment and pay a visit to experience their unique way of life.
Day 4: Chigaga Dunes to Erg Aghoual (14 – 18km Trekking time: 7 – 8 hours)
We start trekking before the sun rises, with the stars and moonlight lighting our way as we climb to the top of the Chigaga Dunes (100m). Once at the top we rest and watch the amazing
sunrise over the Sahara. Our trek then continues through the desert to our camp at Erg Aghoual.
Day 5: Erg Aghoual to Ouarzazate (4 km Trekking time: 2 hours)
We end our trekking challenge with a short walk to Sidi Ab Nbi. We wave goodbye to our camels and the breathtaking Sahara and transfer back to our hotel. Tonight we will toast our achievements at our celebratory dinner.
Day 6: Marrakech to the UK
We take an early morning transfer back to Marrakech, which gives us the afternoon free to explore before catching an evening flight back to the UK.
What’s included?
- Return flights from a London airport to Marrakech and transfers
- 5 nights’ accommodation including 2 nights in a 3* hotel and 3 nights camping.
- All meals, including celebratory dinner on the final night.
- Team of cooks, a doctor, a Global Adventure Challenges leader from the UK and porters to transport your luggage in between camps and set up.
- Detailed challenge itinerary, kit lists, training plan and fundraising advice.
- Comprehensive first aid/medical kits and a 24-hour emergency on call team.
- Tents, drinking water whilst trekking and other camping equipment.
- Support from Global Adventure Challenges, Saint Michael’s Hospice and a Challenge Medal on completion.
Costs
You will pay an initial registration fee of £199 to Global Adventure Challenges.
In addition, you then commit to raising the minimum sponsorship of £2400.
80% of the minimum sponsorship (£1920) must be received by Saint Michaels Hospice no later than 12 weeks before departure – 4th August 2026.
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Morocco
£199 sign up fee, with a pledge to raise £2400 in sponsorship
