Trekking in the Sahara to Essendilène

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.

Group camping equipment and both group and individual cooking equipment are provided by our partner.

• Moistened "Calinette" type towels for quick cleansing and good hygiene
• Earplugs or Hears, your choice
• A 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 ones.
• Sleeping bag: comfortable, the right size for you, preferably mummy-shaped (closer to the body and with a closable hood) with a side zipper for easy opening. It should be suitable for the temperatures you will encounter, depending on the time of year and the region you are visiting.
• Cotton sleeping bag liner
• Toiletry bag
• Small personal pharmacy
• Towel
• Sunscreen cream and stick (face and lips)
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• A 1.5-liter (minimum) water bottle, lightweight and insulated, or a 2-liter hydration bladder. The latter has the advantage of allowing direct drinking thanks to its drinking spout, thus avoiding having to remove your backpack to grab your bottle. This way, you drink more regularly and in smaller amounts, which is recommended for proper hydration. Tip: having two containers allows you to drink from one while the other is being processed.
• A multi-purpose pocket knife is preferable (note: this must be packed in your checked luggage on the plane).
• Toilet paper + lighter for destruction
• Replacement battery or power bank for your camera

• Footwear: Avoid high-top hiking boots, which are hot and unnecessary for walking in the sand or the Algerian mountains. Some people prefer to walk in sandals, or even barefoot, during the day: depending on the situation, this can be very pleasant or not at all! Therefore, to avoid spoiling your holiday, we advise you to bring lightweight shoes (such as low hiking boots or sneakers) AND sandals and choose your footwear once you arrive.
• Socks: light for daytime and warm (wool or looped) for cool evenings.
• Canvas trousers and/or shorts
• Swimsuit (hammam or gueltas are allowed, you never know!)
• Cotton shirts or T-shirts
• Warm sweater or fleece: the latter has the advantage of being durable, warm, lightweight, and quick-drying, with the added benefit of being soft to the touch. The best-known fibers are Polartec, Carline, and Ulfrotté.
• 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 veil scarf) does not: however, it is very useful for protecting yourself from the cold, the heat, the sand, the wind and even the flies during a nap!
• Category 3 sunglasses.
• Windbreaker
• Cap
• Gloves

Saharan traveler's tip : put socks in your sandals, it's ideal for avoiding sand abrasion!