Immersion in the great ergs of the Sahara

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

1. Group camping equipment and both group and individual cooking equipment are provided by us.

• Earplugs or Hears, your choice
  
• Notepad and pen, a good book, a deck of cards...
  
• A small pillow, inflatable or not, for added comfort
  
• A laundry bag, so you can separate your dirty clothes from your clean clothes in your main bag.
  
• Sleeping bag: comfortable, adapted to your size, rather mummy-shaped (closer to the body and with a hood that closes) with a side zip closure for opening at your convenience.
  

It is necessary to adapt your sleeping bag to the temperatures encountered, determined according to your travel dates and the region visited. We advise you to choose a sleeping bag that is comfortable at 10°C below the lowest average temperature encountered (for example, if you are traveling in the South in November (see temperature chart), you need a sleeping bag that is comfortable at: 7 - 10 = -3°C).

A sleeping bag that's comfortable at 5°C will also be comfortable at 20°C; simply open it to allow air to circulate inside. Conversely, if you already have a sleeping bag that's comfortable at 10°C, for example, a fleece sleeping bag liner will make it about 5 degrees warmer.

• Cotton sleeping bag liner
  
• Toiletry bag and towel
  
• Small personal pharmacy (see dedicated section)
  
• Sunscreen cream and stick (face and lips)
  
• Headlamp with spare batteries
  
• Water bottle or hydration pack (1 L minimum). Tip: bring two containers of at least 1 L: while one is in use, the other can be undergoing micropurification treatment.
  
• A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (note: it must be packed in your checked luggage!).
  
• Toilet paper + lighter for destruction
  

1. Low or mid-height hiking shoes, "pataugas" type
2. Sneakers or sandals: whatever your trip, they're comfortable to slip on when you're passing through towns, villages, or at your campsite in the evening, but you should pack them in addition to the shoes mentioned above. Tip: sand inevitably gets into your shoes. An effective way to avoid too many stops to "dust-remove" it is to walk in hiking sandals with socks to prevent chafing. Not very glamorous, but tested by trekkers!
3. Socks: light for the day and warm for the evening (depending on the season).
4. Canvas trousers (or sarouel trousers if you have some) and Bermuda shorts (avoid shorts or skirts: see "Etiquette").
5. Swimsuit (pool or hammam, you never know!)
6. On your skin: it's your first line of defense, so take care of it. Cotton is very well suited to the desert.
7. Shirts or T-shirts
8. Warm sweater or fleece fur: the latter has the advantage of being resistant, warm, light, and quick-drying, with the added benefit of a soft feel.
9. Windproof jacket. The most effective jackets against wind and rain are made of Gore-Tex or Micropore, "breathable" materials that allow for rapid wicking of perspiration while maintaining perfect insulation.
10. A hat or cap with neck protection, and/or a shemagh: the first two offer the advantage of also protecting your face from the sun, which the shemagh (long voile scarf) does not. However, the shemagh is very useful for protecting you from the cold, the heat, the sand, and the wind. You will be able to purchase one upon arrival if you wish. Please note that you may not find them everywhere during your tour, so ask your guide.
11. Category 3 sunglasses

For the coldest evenings in the heart of winter (December, January and February), you will also need:

1. Warm down jacket
2. Cap
3. Gloves