Saturday 27 December 2008
- Meet and greet of participants arriving from abroad at the Algiers Airport.
- 14 h 30 : Departure to Bechar on special charter flight.
- 16 h 00 : Welcome at Bechar of all participants.
- 16 h 30 : Departure by bus towards the town of Kerzaz (330 km)
- 19 h 30 : Recognition and Installation of participants.
- 20 h 30 : Diner « couscous party » with musical entertainment near the dunes of Kerzaz.
Mayor of Kerzaz addresses the crowd with a welcome speech.
Recommandations of the Marathon des Dunes’ organiser.
Sunday 28 December 2008
- 07h-8 h : Breakfast at the High school canteen.
- 9 h 30 : Official opening of the 9th Marathon des Dunes :
- Camel Race.
- Youths Mini-Marathon (5 km)
- Departure of the 1st stage of the 9th Marathon des dunes :
Ksar Kerzaz –Ghahdad Hartane (14 km) Sandy terrain
Between the dunes and the palm plantations
- 13 h 00 : Lunch at the School Canteen.
- 14 h 30 : A trip to visit the Ksar of Kerzaz and of the local palace.
- A meeting with the cheikh of the Kerzaz’ Zaouia.
- Turkish bath session for the ladies.
- 19 h 30 : Diner at the school Canteen.
- 20 h 30 : Opening of the Forum Sport Health and Culture.
- 21 h 30 : Musical entertainment presented by a local band.
Monday 29 December 2008
- 07h-8 h : Breakfast at the School Canteen.
- 8 h 30 : Departure towards TIMOUDI, a town situated at 35 Km.
- 10 h 00 : Departure of the 2nd stage of the 9th marathon des dunes.
Timoudi –Boutarfay-Arrival at Ben Abdelkader (14 km)
(Terrain : piste, sand)
- 13 h 30 : Lunch at Ben Abdelkader.
Touristic visit of the region.
Turkish bath session for the gentlemen.
- 19 h 30 : Diner at the School canteen.
- 20 h 30 : Conference as part of the Forum.
- 21h 30 : Evening party and entertainment.
Tuesday 30 December 2008
- 8 h-8 h 30 : Breakfast
- 9 h 00 : Departure towards Béni Abbés (110 km) and Temtert.
- 13 h 30 : Lunch at Temtert.
Follow up of the touristic visit at the Kerzaz’ Zaouia.
- 19 h 30 : Diner at the school canteen.
- 20 h 30 : Conference as part of the forum.
- 21 h 30 : Evening of musical entertainment
Wednesday 31 December 2008
- 7 h-8 h 30 : Breakfast
- 9 h 00 : Planting of 1.000 trees near the school as part of the eco-tourism activities.
- 10 h 30 : Departure of the 3rd stage of the marathon des dunes.
Ghaboune – Maire of Kerzaz – (14 km)
Track through the Oued, palm plantations and soft terrains
. 13 h 30 : lunch at Kerzaz.
. 14 h 30 : Touristic visit at OUED EL AGHBA (6 km)
Free afternoon
. 20 h 00 : Closing Ceremony of the 9th marathon des dunes.
-Results’ announcement – Award ceremony.
-special Diner to celebrate the New Year’s Eve.
-Music & entertainment.
Thursday 01 January 2009
. 8 h -9 h : Breakfast
. 10 h 00 : Touristic Visit to Lou MEIH (20 km)
. 13 h 30 : Lunch in the wild.
. 17 h 00 : Return and free afternoon.
. 19 h 30 : Diner.
. 20 h 30 : Musical evening and entertainment.
Friday 02 January 2009
. 7 h -8 h : Breakfast
. 8 h 30 : Departure towards TIMIMOUN (210 km) for a touristic visit
Visit of the OUED SAID – Ighzar’ Cave –Timimoun
Lunch in the Wild.
. 14 h 30 : Departure towards Algiers from the Airport of Timimoun.
. Participants’ return.
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