Sahara Desk Trek
Rediscover true adventure in the awe-inspiring Sahara Desert. This five-day trek covers 100km; passing through Morocco’s forbidding landscape punctuated by peaks, gorges, dunes and oases. At night, sleep under Africa’s star strewn skies and enjoy traditional Berber hospitality.
This challenge goes beyond the Jebel Saghro region, starting on the Maider El Kbir plateau, before ascending Jebel El Mrakib, and admiring the stunning views. Walking through palm gorges, the route joins the dry Rhris River and heads towards an oasis of tamarisk trees. The final days are spent trekking along the Tikertouachene River, before celebrating a successful end to the challenge in Ouarzazate.
This trek is challenging, unforgiving, and life-changing. View the itinerary, a map and essential info on the Charity Challenge site.
When: 22nd – 29th November
Support: This Trek is organised by Charity Challenge.
Fundraising & Costs
There are two options regarding fundraising and costs, the first is ‘self-funding’ where you pay for the cost of the trip yourself, and raise as much for Odyssey as you can on top.
The second is ‘minimum sponsorship’ where the costs of the trip and the donation to Odyssey is all raised through sponsorship.
- Self-funding. £250 non-refundable registration fee payable on booking. Then a balance of £1,245.00 payable 10 weeks before the challenge (i.e. by 13th September 2025). We ask that you fundraise a minimum of £1000 on top.
- Minimum sponsorship. £250 non-refundable registration fee payable on booking. Raise a minimum of £2,540.00, 80% of which (£2,032.00) must be received by Odyssey 12 weeks before the challenge (i.e. by 30th August 2025)
For both options there is an air tax and fuel element contribution, capped at £100, payable 10 weeks before the challenge.
This Trek is organised by Charity Challenge. By registering for this event you agree to Charity Challenge’s terms and conditions as the trek provider, and you also agree to Odyssey’s Fundraising Terms and Conditions which can be read here.
Want to know more? For more information or to register your interest please email or call Jill Fell, Odyssey’s Engagement Officer: jill.fell@odyssey.org.uk 0345 363 2207