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Across the Sahara - Cairo to Casablanca

Trip Valid:

01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008

Duration:

39 days (Cairo to Casablanca)

Highlights:

Discover chaotic Cairo and the Great Pyramids, Explore the ancient catacombs of Alexandria, Be moved by the El Alamein and Tobruk war memorials, Bargain for a souvenir in a busy Bhengazi souq, Hike in the Jebel Nafusa mountains, Take in the many monuments of Tripoli, Spend time in a Berber settlement, Journey to the 'Jewel of the Sahara' that is Ghadames, Take a Mediterranean beach break in Tunisia, Relive the illustrious past in Carthage, Admire the austere beauty of the Sahara, Stay the night in a troglodyte cave house in Matmata, Cross the desert on a camel, Learn the Tuareg way of life in Algeria, Celebrate your epic journey in cosmopolitan Casablanca, Travel across the desert on this amazing overland adventure, Experience the diverse cultures of Northern Africa

Trip Code:

ESP

Guarantee:

Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling

Group Size:

Minimum 4, Maximum 12

Price:

USD $5325 *(plus local payment USD $400)
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Extras:

view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices

Let Intrepid take you on the world's first ever trip of this kind, the epic journey from Cairo to Casablanca. This trans-North African expedition follows in the footsteps of great rulers and their mighty civilisations, crossing the Sahara and passing through Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. Discover the rich cultures and dramatic histories of these five fascinating countries as we travel from modern Arab cities through the majestic Atlas and Hoggar mountain ranges, be awestruck by the beauty of the Sahara, enjoy visits to Berber and Tuareg settlements and explore ancient ruins - as we make our way from one coast of Africa to the other. So come capture the essence of this captivating continent on our African adventure!

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meals included: 32 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners

transport: Plane, train, public and private buses, 4WD desert safari, taxi, boat, camel, walking

accommodation: Guesthouses/hotels (28 nts), desert camping (7 nts), troglodyte 'cave' homes (2 nts), mountain refuge (1 nt)

budget: Allow USD $400 for meals not included.

departs: Tuesdays

we also recommend: For another overland journey heading east instead, see our Cairo to Istanbul trip - Middle East Adventure (ESX)