SAHARA OVERLAND. A ROUTE AND PLANNING GUIDE

Fully revised and expanded 2nd edition
Looking beyond the romance of shimmering oases and magical dunes, this is the 2nd edition of Chris Scott’s comprehensive handbook to understanding and exploring the world’s most fascinating and mysterious wilderness.
Over 70 GPS routes and detailed
itineraries – 25,000km in nine countries
Whether you’re planning a week’s excursion in Morocco or a two-month trans-Saharan expedition this guide offers all the advice, background information and inspiration to complete
your journey safely.
All you need to plan the adventure of a lifetime
Tough hardback cover and sewn binding
Plus 300 B&W & 30 colour photos
Preparing you vehicle without spending a fortune and improvising repairs in the Sahara
Trans-Mediterranean ferries
Desert driving and riding techniques
Navigation and survival – what to do when things go wrong
Background information – Saharan peoples, pre-historic art and land forms
Transport – review of the choices available for travel by 4WD, motorcycle and bicycle plus extended section on travel by camel
Documentation – what you need and where to get it