Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon - FIRST EDITION!

Mauritania

JW
John Ward
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27 reviews
Dec 4 - 11, 2024
Group size: 4 - 10
Eye of the Sahara Ultra Marathon - FIRST EDITION!
Mauritania

John Ward
  • Email address verified
27 reviews

Dec 4 - 11, 2024
Group size: 4 - 10

About this trip

Wait but what is this 'Eye of the Sahara

So how did this concept come about?

How Does the Ultra Marathon Work?

Who Am I?

What’s included

  • All Accommodation
  • All meals
    (Not including the first night)
  • All transport
  • Airport transfers
  • Local guide throughout
    You'll have a guide throughout of course, and on Day 4, you'll finally join with me (Johnny) too.
  • Travel bragging rights
    FOR LIFE!
  • Western Guide
    (kinda. I'm here, but I'm also running the race, so not sure how much help I'll be!)
  • Berber Camping and Food
    All our provisions during the 3 Race Days
  • Water Checkpoints
    5km check points with water refills

What’s not included

  • Race Day snacks
    Also, other race provisions (electrolytes, salt tablets, medications)
  • International airfare
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Additional Nights
    If you wish to arrive a day or 2 early, or stay a day or 2 later.

Available Packages

Trip Price
$2,499
Deposit: $250

Available Add-Ons

IRON ORE TRAIN ADD-ON
$500
Single Supplement
$799
Additional Night the night before
$150
Additional night the night after
$150

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Mauritania

Your Organizer


JW
John Ward
27 reviews
Irish blogger @ onestep4ward.com. Every country in the world, 7 summits, North and South Pole. Now helping some crazy friends go to places they probably shouldn't.

Reviews

I’m not usually a fan of group travel but necessary for a country like Turkmenistan! The tour was really well organized and I liked the style of travel. Good mix of hotels and roughing it. Our local tour guide was excellent and always on hand. Group was a fun bunch of like minded travelers up for adventure. Would recommend Johnnys tours!
By Geraldine C for Turkmenistan (and the Gates of Hell) on Aug 30, 2025
Fantastic experience in a truly unique location. Would travel again without any reservations or hesitation. Came for the stories which I received in spades and met fantastic people along the way. Loved every bit of the experience.
By Joel W for Highway to HELL Ultra Cycle (Gates of Hell, Turkmenistan) on Aug 24, 2025
Such a blast! Johnny’s trips never disappoint! Loved the overnight camping on a gorgeous island in the Red Sea! Asmara and Massawa were also incredible. Missing those views already. As always, the memories and friendships made during trip will last a lifetime.
By Courtney J for Eritrea on Mar 23, 2025
This was an incredible trip from start to finish! Excellent food, awesome accommodations, and the most kind and welcoming people I’ve ever encountered. Seeing their happiness at having tourists again after so much turmoil at home was something truly special. Witnessing war torn towns and cities and then the beauty of Old Damascus has left me without words.
By Courtney J for Silk Road Trip on Mar 17, 2025
The itenary was great, even without Keren. Actually might have been that having Keren in it would have left too little time to Asmara and Massawa. Lunches on the road could maybe have been included as paying for them as such a mess most of the time. The bus was a bit small, but the group consisted of so nice people that I got more space for my legs when I needed it. For a first-timer the communication in the WhatsApp group especially before trip was a bit overwhelming and contained both important things and people just saying hi to each other. Most important things came however also as emails, appreciated. Would participate again to another trip if the destination would be one I'd wish to do.
By Pirkko S for Eritrea on Mar 16, 2025
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