MOROCCAN MAGIC IN THE SAHARA

The Sahara Desert offers a blast of sunshine and endless opportunities for adventure. This 48-mile (78km) trek along the dried-out riverbeds and windblown sand dunes of the Sahara desert snakes along ancient irrigation channels that are still in use today. Trekkers are accompanied by Berber guides and a small caravan of camels throughout. The remote night camps, including one on the banks of Oued Mzouaria, resemble scenes straight out of Arabian Nights.

An eight-day Trek the Sahara Desert is available from Action Challenge (020 7609 6695; action challenge.com) including fullboard accommodation, entrance fees, support team and flights. Self-funding (inc reg fee): costs from £1,299 (100 per cent of any fundraising goes to charity). Minimum sponsorship: £199 registration fee; £2,200 fundraising target (50 per cent goes to charity; 50 per cent goes to the operator).