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Trip to the Sahara in 2024 for Students

We have organised an exciting trip to the Sahara for October Half Term 2024. It will be a varied tour which combines the exotic city of Marrakech, the splendour of the Atlas Mountains and the awe inspiring Sahara Desert.

Students will also have the opportunity to broaden their Geography studies with a visit to the Todra Gorge and the El Mansour Reservoir.

The outline of the itinerary will be:

Day 1 – Flight to Marrakech

Day 2 – Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate

Day 3 – El Mansour Reservoir and The Todra Gorge

Day 4 – Draa Valley Zagora and a Camel Ride to Bedouin Camp in The Sahara

Day 5 – Sahara Desert and The Atlas Film Studios

Day 6 – Ouarzazate and Marrakech

Day 7 – A day spent amongst the villagers of Douar Oulad Eiguern, Flight Home

 

The trip is open to students who are currently in Years 8, 9, 10 & 11. Details of how to book have been sent home to eligible students. Please do contact Ms Jacques or Mr Lewis with any queries.

 

Gemma Gemma

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