Morocco: Story from the Sahara
I’ve always liked a challenge but when the option of trekking across part of the Sahara Desert came up, I was slightly hesitant. Could I get fit enough? How can you walk on sand for five consecutive days? Sometimes you just have to go for it – so I did!
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We travelled to Marrakech on a gloomy November morning and from there to Ouarzazate, where we lapped up a few hours of luxury sleep and a shower under hot running water – the last we’d see for a few days!
The next five days were unbelievable. We trekked over passes, through plateaus of sandy and rocky terrain, and through awesome sand dunes. A team of expert local guides led us; their camels carried all our kit – it was incredible walking alongside those amazing creatures. Their pads barely sank into the sand, unlike our boots!
“We were keen to support the excellent and important work of the Charlie Waller Trust as we have experienced first-hand the difficulties of living with depression. It is frightening and can come out of nowhere. The charity supported us in our time of need and we were keen to give back.” Jack and Catherine Lovell
We slept in tents, sang around campfires, made bread in a homemade oven, gazed at huge skies full of bright stars, and made new friends. We sat on the dunes and reflected on life; no mobile reception or emails, no news, no worries other than heatstroke and blisters – there were a few of those!
The highlight has to be the sand dunes. Walking along the ridges as the sun rose, watching the silhouettes of fellow trekkers and camels, was absolutely breath-taking and so good for the soul!
The group was thrilled to raise £57,500 – thank you so much to all our wonderful supporters.
The next Charlie Waller Fundraising Adventure is to summit Mount Toubkal. It departs on 7th September and returns on 12th September 2024. Click here to join.
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