Festival au Desert 2007

[Number 6]

Anyone fancy a trip to next years Festival au Desert? http://festival-au-desert.org/ The plan is Spain, Morocco, Western Sahara and Mauritania to Mali, returning the same route. I also want see some of the Dakar Rally on the way down if the event dates are compatible. I expect to take 4-5 weeks, leaving the UK in late December.

 

[Timolgra]

mmmmmmmmm

 

[MikeP]

Is that the one where everyone smokes 'exotic' tobacco and the girls all get nekkid then wander around just wearing body-paint?

If not, then no.

 

[Iain Hogg]

Is that the one where everyone smokes 'exotic' tobacco and the girls all get nekkid then wander around just wearing body-paint?

I refer you to the posting above

 

[CarlM]

I like the sound of this. Definately interested.

 

[MikeP]

I refer you to the posting above

Oh well!

It's off to Nevada and the Burning Man Festival for me then!

 

[Fanum]

Is that the one where everyone smokes 'exotic' tobacco and the girls all get nekkid then wander around just wearing body-paint?

If not, then no.

Tiff went last year.....you'll have to ask her

 

[Crapaud]

I could be interested in this. Just need to earn sufficient brownie points with SWMBO before suggesting it!

 

[Bert]

Nope!

Tiff went last year.....you'll have to ask her

Actually Bill, Tiff sadly missed the festival as she arrived too late in Tombouctou.

But I got there in time (wey hey!!)
Information is available .....but at a price! those wanting to know more will have to contribute to funds I am raising for SOS Enfants Village!
(and no, I don't apologize for being mercenary on their behalf- they need all the help they can get and more)

 

[Number 6]

Information is available .....but at a price! those wanting to know more will have to contribute to funds I am raising for SOS Enfants Village!

I'm sure we can come to some arrangement Bert. Maybe even make some deliveries as well?
Andy.

 

[Bert]

absolutely!

I'm sure we can come to some arrangement Bert. Maybe even make some deliveries as well?
Andy.

Do email me and let me know- and please include a phone number- I'll reply with mine- no pressure! but I am grateful for your positive reply- excellent!
The real GS Spirit!
Cheers

 

[Number 6]

Dates

The Dakar starts later next year, 6th - 21st of January and the Festival is 11th - 13th, so it won't be possible to see any of the Dakar before the Festival starts. It should be possible to get to Dakar to see the finish though and maybe even some of the last stages through Mali and Senegal. Working out dates and distances at the moment

 

[Bert]

errrrmmm

well yes but , no but...yes but... the above post!
I must be getting old or have I lost the thread???
If you want to drop off stuff- best get a good head start amigo-

You can call SOS Childrens Village (registered charity number 1069204) directly to make arrangements and discuss your plans and request permissions as you can't just enter the village.

My contact there is: Caroline Baker 01223 365589
all the best No 6
Now...where's number 7?

 

[Number 6]

Bert, just sent you a pm.

 

[Richard stevely]

hmmmm......very interested in coming along

 

[Bert]

well worth

the journey
Consultancies undertaken! contact the sender!

 

[Number 6]

Provisional itinerary

Portsmouth - Bilbao 27/12/06 arrive Bilbao 0800 29/12/06

29/12/06 - Granada

30/12/06 - Ceuta

31/12/06 - Marrakech

10 days to reach Tombouctou

3 days at Essakane (Festival site)

7 days to Dakar for the end of the 2007 Rally, hopefully seeing some stages on the way.

10 - 14 days Dakar to Calais (no return ferries from Spain until March )

31 - 35 days, total mileage approx 7500 miles. Hotels where possible, otherwise camping.

Links here http://festival-au-desert.org/

http://www.dakar.com/indexus.html

 

[kevhdr3]

also interested

 

[Loz]

hi guy's,i'm also interested,are we talking 1150's or smaller..........loz

 

[Number 6]

hi guy's,i'm also interested,are we talking 1150's or smaller..........loz

I'm taking an 1150 ADV, but anything 600 and above will be fine. Must have knobblies and be able to carry 40 litres of fuel (not necessarily in the tank), 20 litres of water, tent and sleeping bag.