Date

23 – 31 October

Duration

9 Days

Starting point

Marrakech

Price

from €1.800 per person

MAROC CHALLENGE FOOTSTEPS

Specially designed for those who want to experience the toughness and demands of an event like the Maroc Challenge. In this itinerary we experience some of the most severe, rough and demanding editions of our raids.

We will cross Morocco from south to north following its eastern border, some of the most arid, rugged and inhospitable terrain in the country. The driving days are long, and we will pass through large, sparsely inhabited areas of desert, rocks and sand. The terrain is rough, river beds and seas of sand, dunes, the desert in its purest form.

A perfect opportunity to follow in the footsteps of our participants, to feel, suffer and enjoy, to put oneself to the test, and a perfect excuse to take a well earned vacation… afterwards.

Program

GROUP SIZE

6 Vehicles

DRIVING

1.800 Km

CLIMATE

Máx  25º / Mín  7º

DIFFICULTY

Medium

Would you like to know what you are going to face each day? Type of terrain? Daily mileage? Find here detailed information about this adventure’s day to day program.


Marrakech

We recommend arriving in Marrakech with enough time to enjoy the city. Marrakech, is the city of a thousand and one nights, one of the most spectacular and impressive in Morocco, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the Djemaa el Fna Square, one of the busiest in Northern Africa, nor its labyrinthine souk, its gates and walls, the Koutoubia mosque, the Saadies Tombs or the tanners' quarter.

Briefing

08:00

Distance

310 Km

Driving time

8h

Accommodation

Hotel ****

Get Lost | Sel Drive Adventures | Marruecos

30%

Dirt

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0%

Sand

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0%

Dunes

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10%

Rocks

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Dry lake

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60%

Asphalt

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We start our itinerary crossing the High Atlas through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260m) and continue on to Telouet by an impressive mountain road. 

We traverse several Berber villages nestled peculiarly between the rocky mountainous walls and the Oued Ounila.

We arrive at Foum Zguid, a town created next to a Moroccan military post, crossroads, caravan crossing and stage of the old Paris Dakar rally.

Briefing

08:00

Distance

320 Km

Driving time

7h

Accommodation

Hotel ****

Get Lost | Sel Drive Adventures | Marruecos

25%

Dirt

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25%

Sand

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20%

Dunes

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5%

Rocks

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15%

Dry lake

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10%

Asphalt

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We next head south, crossing the Jbel Tadrart mountain range. On the way, we pass through Tagounite towards M'hamid, very close to the Algerian border, then on by dirt track towards the Sacred Oasis and the dunes of Erg Cheggaga, where we will enjoy driving in an endless sea of ​​sand.

We then continue along a fantastic sandy route to Lake Iriki, located in the Iriki National Park, covering over 123,000 hectares. 

This environment offers protection to a multitude of desert species during the brief wet periods. Especially birds, but also gazelles, oryx and hyenas.

Next stop is Zagora, famous for being the city from which the old camel caravans left for Tombouctou (and which took 52 days to cross the desert) and for its immense green palm grove in the Drâa river basin.

Briefing

08:00

Distance

270 Km

Driving time

8h

Accommodation

Hotel ****

Get Lost | Sel Drive Adventures | Marruecos

50%

Dirt

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20%

Sand

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15%

Dunes

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5%

Rocks

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5%

Dry lake

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5%

Asphalt

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We start the day taking what was once one of the most fantastic "Dakar Rally" routes in Morocco, it boasts about 250 km of varied terrain (sand, rocks ...) and very fun driving.

The desert here is omnipresent, just a few rivers and lakes (dry most of the year) and a few small towns, located next to oases, dot the predominantly sandy landscape.

It is one of the driest and most rugged areas of the country, located at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Our destination: Merzouga. Just in time to enjoy a spectacular sunset and the stars coming out over the desert.

Briefing

08:00

Distance

150 Km

Driving time

5h

Accommodation

Hotel ****

Get Lost | Sel Drive Adventures | Marruecos

35%

Dirt

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30%

Sand

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20%

Dunes

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10%

Rocks

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0%

Dry lake

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5%

Asphalt

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We will enjoy the sunrise in Merzouga, a small town located at the very edge of the desert.

We will pass the morning having fun in the dunes, and admiring the breathtaking landscapes of Erg Chebbi, with dunes over 150m. high.

After the sand fun, we will resume our route towards Erfoud, an oasis city located in the Ziz Valley in the Drâa Tafilalet region, famous for its spectacular palm grove, dates and fossils.

Briefing

08:00

Distance

340 Km

Driving time

6h

Accommodation

Hotel ****

Get Lost | Sel Drive Adventures | Marruecos

60%

Dirt

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10%

Sand

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1%

Dunes

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10%

Rocks

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0%

Dry lake

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19%

Asphalt


We will enjoy the sunrise in Merzouga, a small town located at the very edge of the desert, before resuming our route north.

We will again follow an old Dakar Rally dirt track which runs through a sandy valley bordering Algeria. The proximity of this country is the reason that we will come across several military posts.

The landscape here is extremely arid and harsh and very sparsely populated until we reach Bouarfa, capital of Figuig province and an old mining town.

Briefing

08:00

Distance

290 Km

Driving time

6h

Accommodation

Hotel ****

Get Lost | Sel Drive Adventures | Marruecos

60%

Dirt

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10%

Sand

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1%

Dunes

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10%

Rocks

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0%

Dry lake

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19%

Asphalt



We then leave Bouarfa to resume our way north, once again driving parallel to the Algerian border.

Like something out of a James Bond movie ( specifically in "Specter"), we could even have the rare opportunity of meeting the Oriental Desert Express, a tourist train which runs only two days a year, along an old abandoned track that recreates the ancestral Bouarfa-Oujda line, built to transport minerals and troops during the so-called French Protectorate in Morocco.

With or without a train, we will soon arrive in Oujda, a key city due to its location on the desert route to the Mediterranean.

Briefing

08:00

Distance

90 Km

Driving time

4h

Accommodation

Hotel *****

Get Lost | Sel Drive Adventures | Marruecos

50%

Dirt

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1%

Sand

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Dunes

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Rocks

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Dry lake

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49%

Asphalt



We leave the city of Oujda to take an incredible mountain track from which we can enjoy spectacular views over the Mediterranean until we reach Saidia, (in Arabic Assaïdïa: the happy city), the final destination of our adventure.

We will follow the course of the Uadi Kiss River, which acts as a natural border with Algeria, its mouth and that of the Muluya River make up a beautiful, wild and semi-deserted bay.

Saidia is known as the Blue Pearl. It is a small town of seafaring tradition that has now become an attractive tourist destination. It has one of the longest beaches in Morocco, famous for its fine texture and golden color.

Day of rest before returning home.

Route map

Security

Because we like adventures, safety is important to us, our experiences are insured with the best coverage.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

250.000 €

REPATRIATION

100%

LUGGAGE AND DOCUMENTATION

1.500€

PRIVATE CIVIL LIABILITY

60.000€

SEARCH AND RESCUE

15.000€

SATELLITE TRACKER

“Live” in each vehicle

Price

The base price of this adventure is calculated for a Nissan Patrol 260, sharing a double room and a minimum of two people per vehicle. If you wish to choose another SUV model or add someone else, you can check the price below. If you have any questions about the model to choose or information about the differences between them, click HERE.

Nissan Patrol 260

€1.800 per person *

€3.600

2 people

+ €1.400

3rd person

+ €1.300

4th person

Nissan Terrano II

€1.900 per person

€3.800

2 people

+ €1.450

3rd person

+ €1.350

4th person

Nissan Patrol GR Y60

€2.000 per person

€4.000

2 people

+ €1.500

3rd person

+ €1.400

4th person

Nissan Patrol GR Y61

€2.100 per person

€4.200

2 people

+ €1.550

3rd person

+ €1.450

4th person

* This is the base price calculated for two people, with more participants in the vehicle, the value per person will be cheaper.

Single room supplement

+ €240 p/person

For your information

Marrakech is a busy international airport, easily accessible from anywhere in Europe. You must make sure that your chosen flight is compatible with our adventure program schedules. You can contact your travel agency or GET LOST to find a flight that suits your dates.

A visa is not required to enter Morocco for European Union citizens, you must carry a valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity.  For more information on countries that do not need a visa, you can visit this link: Visas

All planned hotels are 4 or 5 stars or another type of accommodation (Riad, camp) always of a similar category.

We recommend wearing comfortable, loose-fitting, light-colored cotton and breathable clothing during the day, and also a fleece or coat for the night. Sunglasses, sunscreen and cap.

Before picking up the vehicle, you must provide a  €1,000 deposit. This deposit is only used in the event of an accident and if the vehicle has structural damage: dents in the bodywork, broken windows or headlights, breakage of important mechanical parts due to poor use. The deposit may be provided in cash or by credit card.

Our services

INCLUDED:
  • Insurance: Cancellation (Covid 19), medical assistance, medical repatriation, luggage and documents, private civil liability, search and rescue

  • Airport / hotel / airport transfers

  • 8 nights hotel (with breakfast and dinner)

  • Chosen vehicle equipped with: Tablet with GPS; RAM Mount, CB Radio, Spare Wheel; Puncture repair kit; Compressor; One sling and 2 shackles; A mechanical jack; A shovel, 12v socket; Sand plates; Extinguisher; First aid kit; Thermal blanket.

  • Daily briefing and assistance with Get Lost staff (languages: Spanish, English, French, Italian and Portuguese)

  • Mechanical assistance, vehicle and guide throughout the adventure

  • LIVE tracking system with: real-time location, SOS and rescue (Spot)

NOT INCLUDED:
  • Flights to Marrakech

  • Vehicle fuel

  • Midday meals

  • Deposit €1500 per vehicle.

  • Damages or breakdowns caused to the vehicle by improper use

  • Any other service or product that is not specified in the “included” section

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