妙有真空 净澄善摄
－ “天命神迹” 8日撒哈拉沙漠驼队徒步／骑行（可选）
（全程英语领队）
－ “天命神迹” 8日撒哈拉沙漠驼队徒步／骑行（可选）
（全程英语领队）
Gone to the Unseen...
- The 8 Days Edge Trek Into Desert Sahara
At last you have departed and gone to the Unseen.
What marvelous route did you take from this world?
Beating your wings and feathers,
you broke free from this cage.
Rising up to the sky
you attained the world of the soul.
You were a prized falcon trapped by an Old Woman.
Then you heard the drummer’s call
and flew beyond space and time.
As a lovesick nightingale,
you flew among the owls.
Then came the scent of the rosegarden
and you flew off to meet the Rose.
The wine of this fleeting world
caused your head to ache.
Finally you joined the tavern of Eternity.
Like an arrow, you sped from the bow
and went straight for the bull’s eye of bliss.
This phantom world gave you false signs
But you turned from the illusion
and journeyed to the land of truth.
You are now the Sun –
what need have you for a crown?
You have vanished from this world –
what need have you to tie your robe?
I’ve heard that you can barely see your soul.
But why look at all? –
yours is now the Soul of Souls!
O heart, what a wonderful bird you are.
Seeking divine heights,
Flapping your wings,
you smashed the pointed spears of your enemy.
The flowers flee from Autumn, but not you –
You are the fearless rose
that grows amidst the freezing wind.
Pouring down like the rain of heaven
you fell upon the rooftop of this world.
Then you ran in every direction
and escaped through the drain spout . . .
Now the words are over
and the pain they bring is gone.
Now you have gone to rest
in the arms of the Beloved.
Gone to the Unseen
- The 8 Days Edge Trek Into Desert Sahara
At last you have departed and gone to the Unseen.
What marvelous route did you take from this world?
Beating your wings and feathers,
you broke free from this cage.
Rising up to the sky
you attained the world of the soul.
You were a prized falcon trapped by an Old Woman.
Then you heard the drummer’s call
and flew beyond space and time.
As a lovesick nightingale,
you flew among the owls.
Then came the scent of the rosegarden
and you flew off to meet the Rose.
The wine of this fleeting world
caused your head to ache.
Finally you joined the tavern of Eternity.
Like an arrow, you sped from the bow
and went straight for the bull’s eye of bliss.
This phantom world gave you false signs
But you turned from the illusion
and journeyed to the land of truth.
You are now the Sun –
what need have you for a crown?
You have vanished from this world –
what need have you to tie your robe?
I’ve heard that you can barely see your soul.
But why look at all? –
yours is now the Soul of Souls!
O heart, what a wonderful bird you are.
Seeking divine heights,
Flapping your wings,
you smashed the pointed spears of your enemy.
The flowers flee from Autumn, but not you –
You are the fearless rose
that grows amidst the freezing wind.
Pouring down like the rain of heaven
you fell upon the rooftop of this world.
Then you ran in every direction
and escaped through the drain spout . . .
Now the words are over
and the pain they bring is gone.
Now you have gone to rest
in the arms of the Beloved.
Gone to the Unseen
Length : 8 days, 7 nights
Technicity: 1/5
Endurance: 3/5
Technicity: 1/5
Endurance: 3/5
About The Retreat
Follows the camel caravan,
sleep in Berber camp,
and being overwhelmed by the beauty of Sahara...
A trek in the magnificent desert of Sahara with its rocks oasis and dunes.
an unforgettable Moroccan region which is perfect for a unique trekking days,
to be with it, live with it,
feel for it, and share the breathing with it in the ever presence...
in the sounds of silence of desert.
Home to snaking wadis, dramatic plateaus, tamarisk bushes, acacia trees, hidden villages and beautiful sweeping dunes,
the Sahara Desert offers that rare off the beaten track adventure. After experiencing a traditional Berber camp we’ll follow remote walking trails taking us deep into the heart of the desert. Here we’ll be immersed in a rich variety of colourful landscapes from dramatic wadis to magnificent dunes complete with sweeping crests.
At night sleep under star-filled Saharan skies,
whilst morning wake to a rich red Saharan sunrise.
From the Draa River up to the great dunes of Zahar,
it is a trek into the deep heart of nature,
the simplicity of desert presents the pure beauty of nature.
for a "sand" parenthesis conducive to reverie and meditation.
Also,
the discovery of villages with famous kasbahs and fossils whose region is rich,
and the friendly atmosphere created by the camel drivers and their caravan.
Breathe,
with the desert for eight days,
Peaceful n' Mysteriously....
Follows the camel caravan,
sleep in Berber camp,
and being overwhelmed by the beauty of Sahara...
A trek in the magnificent desert of Sahara with its rocks oasis and dunes.
an unforgettable Moroccan region which is perfect for a unique trekking days,
to be with it, live with it,
feel for it, and share the breathing with it in the ever presence...
in the sounds of silence of desert.
Home to snaking wadis, dramatic plateaus, tamarisk bushes, acacia trees, hidden villages and beautiful sweeping dunes,
the Sahara Desert offers that rare off the beaten track adventure. After experiencing a traditional Berber camp we’ll follow remote walking trails taking us deep into the heart of the desert. Here we’ll be immersed in a rich variety of colourful landscapes from dramatic wadis to magnificent dunes complete with sweeping crests.
At night sleep under star-filled Saharan skies,
whilst morning wake to a rich red Saharan sunrise.
From the Draa River up to the great dunes of Zahar,
it is a trek into the deep heart of nature,
the simplicity of desert presents the pure beauty of nature.
for a "sand" parenthesis conducive to reverie and meditation.
Also,
the discovery of villages with famous kasbahs and fossils whose region is rich,
and the friendly atmosphere created by the camel drivers and their caravan.
Breathe,
with the desert for eight days,
Peaceful n' Mysteriously....
Fixed Date Group:
- 2020 April 4th-11th
- 2020 Oct 1st to 8th
- 2020 Dec 27th to Jan 3th
- 2021 Jan 10th to 17th
- 2021 Feb 14th to 21st
- 2021 March 27th - April 3th
- 2020 April 4th-11th
- 2020 Oct 1st to 8th
- 2020 Dec 27th to Jan 3th
- 2021 Jan 10th to 17th
- 2021 Feb 14th to 21st
- 2021 March 27th - April 3th
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Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech Welcome at the airport; one fixed time transfert to the hotel according to all arrival schedules; installation at a 4-star hotel near the city centre. Or you can go directly go to the hotel if you prefer (Check in after 12 noon.) YEJO leader will make first briefing of the days and provide you the some suggestions for visiting Marrakech. After settling in you may have the time to do a little exploration. There is lots to see and do in Marrakech, and easy to get around. You can head for the central square, Djemaa-el-Fna, beneath the imposing tower of the Koutoubia Mosque. The main labyrinth of souks (market) is also found here, walk along and feel the vibrance and dont forget to bargain with the local sellers if you found something. Accommodation hotel 4 stars Ground transfer 20 minutes Day 2/ Marrakech - Tazzarine - Saredrar Tizi n'Tichka, a pass at an altitude of more than 2,200 metres, gives access to the Ouarzazate plain (lunch). We feel more and more the South... The superb Draa valley, its villages built of adobe, Agdz, N'Kob, its palm groves, and it is the arrival in Saredrar in the middle of nowhere. Installation in a Saharan camp arranged: khaimas Berber tents, beds, showers, toilets. Accommodation desert fixed camp Ground transfer 8 h Day 3/ Saredrar - Ikwa n’Blafaida The camel drivers are there to load the luggage on the camels. A good breakfast, and off we go, heading southeast. Slowly, the caravan crosses a plateau that leads to Berghwa walking between wadi, acacias and dunes to the beautiful sand dunes of Ikwa n'Blafaida, where the first camp is located. Accommodation tent Walking time 5 hours Day 4/ Ikwa n’Blafaida - Takecha Continuation of the descent. We take the Taghbalte Gorge by passing to the left of the village of Aït Mnad. There is a weekly souk where goods are exchanged between nomads and villagers of this region. A magnificent stopover, always from one palm grove to another, between date palms and vegetable gardens irrigated by pumps. Then discovery of the famous chain of century-old wells that are still in operation today. Camp at Takecha, near the palm grove. Accommodation tent Walking time 5 hours Day 5/ Takecha - Foum Tizza Last view on the palm grove, and we start the day with a small climb for the crossing of the tizi (pass) n'Tagorte which opens on a plateau dotted with acacias. A beautiful landscape awaits us as we follow the plateau, before crossing the ridge of Foum Tizza, where the view of the entire desert is sublime. Camp at the foot of this long rocky ridge attacked by the dunes, a magnificent place... Accommodation tent Walking time 5 h Day 6/ Foum Tizza - Saredrar Crossing the Saredrar mountain: the ground is strewn with millions of fossils in the heart of a lunar landscape; some pre-Islamic tumuli. Then imposing dunes appear, dotted with rocks: a dream place, exactly what we are looking for in the Sahara. Strolling up there in the late afternoon is a pure moment of happiness. Overnight in Saredrar at the foot of the mountain: camp set up under khaimas (nomadic tents); beds, showers, toilets. Accommodation fixed desert camp Walking time 5 h Day 7/ Saredrar – Ouarzazate – kasbah Aït Bennhadou Transfer by minibus to Ouarzazate. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon: we reach the famous fortified village of Aït Benhadou. This ksar, which we will discover on foot, one of the most beautiful in southern Morocco, is now classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its exceptional setting has inspired many filmmakers, including David Lean for his film Lawrence of Arabia. In a strategic position in the High Atlas, the occupants of the palace had the privilege of being on the path of the merchant caravans that linked the desert to the large cities located on the other side of the Atlas; on the other hand, the proximity of the salt mines made the richness of these pashas. Accommodation hotel Walking time 5 h Ground transfer 4 hours + 1 hour (afternoon) Day 8/ Ouarzazate - Marrakech Return by minibus to Marrakech by the Tizi n'Tichka. Lunch on the road. Arrival Marrakech by mid-afternoon. Group Dismiss & farewell Ground transfer 4,5 hours Period & Dates: Early October to Late April ( private groups please inquire ) - 2020 Oct 1st to 8th - 2020 Dec 27th to Jan 3th - 2021 Jan 10th to 17th - 2021 Feb 14th to 21st - 2021 March 27th - April 3th Group Minimum: 2 people, maximum: 15 people Price: 1290 EURO/Person two - four person in group 790 EURO/Person five - eight person in group 690 EURO/Person nine - fifteen person in group This activity requires a pre-payment. Payment options are: - Bank Transfer to YEJO account - Alipay/wechat Pay - Paypal Minimum 2 persons, Maximum 16 persons. Depending on the size of the group, we will have different price to cover the difference of cost. in this way, we make grouping earlier and easier to succeed and at the same time can lower the price if number increases in the group. Included in the price * 01 night in Marrakech, BB, double room * 01 night in Ouarzazate, HB, double room * 02 nights in fixed saharan camp, berber tents (khaimas), beds with sheet and blankets, hot showers, toilets * 03 nights in camping tent, whole equipment and staff (folding tables/chairs, mess tent, toilet tent, mattresses, kitchen equipment, cook, camels for luggage), twin basis * full board, from breakfast Day 2 to lunch Day 8 meals during "trekking days": prepared by a professional cook (4 pax and more) * mineral water, Day 2 to Day 8 (3 liters / pax / day) * welcome at aiport and transfer to the hotel, Day 1, on all the flights of the clients * all the land transfers as indicated, accredited private vehicle * vehicle at disposal Day 7, 8 * camels for transportation of luggage and gear in the desert, cameleers * entrance fee at kasbah Aït Bennhadou, Day 7 * English speaking hiking tour-guide with all necessary licences, 8 days * usual tips for the local staff (guide, cameleers, driver) Not included in the price * personal equipment * beverage * miscellaneous personal expenses * travel insurance * tourism visa * international flights/big travel cost to gathering place * all the items not expressively mentioned in "Included in the price" Special "family of 3 persons: 2 parents + 1 child" * Family room (no single supplement) Booking Procedures: Click -> INFORMATION & BOOKING Accomodation - desert, 3 nights: for your comfort, domed tents, two entrances, two apses, three places for two people, with thick individual foam mattresses. Mess tent for meals and evenings, toilets tent. For more: folding chairs and tables, personal mattress cover for the duration of the activity. The camps and sleeping tents are set up and dismantled by the local team - fixed Saharan camp, Saredrar, 2 nights: khaimas Berber tents, beds, showers, toilets. - Marrakech (1 night): Mogador Opera, Mogador Gueliz, Farah, 4* (local standards) - Ouarzazate (1 night) : Club Hanane, 4* (or similar, depending on availability) Meals - During the hikes, meals are prepared by the cook using local products: - in the morning: hearty breakfast, coffee, tea, chocolate, jam, butter, bread, cereals..; - at noon: cold meal around a mixed salad and tea, season fruits; - in the evening: soup, main course (tajine, couscous, pasta), dessert, tea/herbal tea; - during the day: additional energy supplies are provided, dates, peanuts, pralines, biscuits; - at the end of the stage: snack over tea and biscuits. Extra services * single room (2 nights, Marrakech, Ouarzazate) 60 Euro * single tent (2 nights fixed camp "khaimas" + 3 nights camp in the desert) 60 Euro * sleeping bag + internal sheet 40 Euro * camel to ride, 4 days 100 Euro Enjoy your vitality, devote to the Present and experience nature with serenity… See you soon 
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