The Costs

Whether you bring your own Ford Focus or hire one of our fully prepared expedition vehicles, we've designed the Focus Sahara Adventure to offer exceptional value for one of the world's greatest driving adventures.

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Early Bird Entry Fee

Up To 31st December 2026

  • Your Own Focus - £1,250 per person based on 2 people per car
  • Hire Our Focus - £2,750 per person based on 2 people per car

Standard Entry Fee

1st January to 31st March 2027

  • Your Own Focus - £1,350 per person based on 2 people per car
  • Hire Our Focus - £2,850 per person based on 2 people per car


    ENTRIES CLOSE ON THE 31ST MARCH 2027

EXAMPLE BUDGET

BRING YOUR OWN FOCUS

  • Entry Fee - £1,250 per person
  • Ferry UK to France return - £196
  • Tolls Spain & Morocco - £52
  • Morocco Vehicle Insurance - £60
  • Fuel @40mpg - £800
  • Hotels in Europe - £300
  • Food @£30 per day - £480
  • Total - £2,400 per person


FULLY-EQUIPPED EXPEDITION VEHICLE PACKAGE

  • Entry Fee - £2,750 per person
  • Ferry UK to France return - £196
  • Tolls Spain & Morocco - £53
  • Fuel @40mpg - £800
  • Hotels in Europe - £300
  • Food @£30 per day - £480
  • Refundable Damage Deposit - £1,000 per person
  • Total - £4,425 per person
    (including refundable damage deposit)

EVERY ENTRY INCLUDES

  • 17 days of adventure - Fully supported
  • Professional Expedition Leader
  • Adventure Mechanic
  • Expedition Medic
  • 4x4 Expedition support vehicles
  • Ford Focus vehicle spares
  • Spain to Morocco return ferry crossings
  • Campsites - 7 nights
  • Desert wild camps - 2 nights
  • Hotel night in Morocco
  • UHF communications radio
  • Satellite phones in support vehicles
  • Satellite tracking - family & friends can follow
  • Vehicle graphics
  • Branded desert shirt

FULLY-EQUIPPED EXPEDITION VEHICLE PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Fully prepared Ford Focus - 21 day hire, Raised suspension, Steel wheels, Stronger tyres, Engine sump guard, Radiator protection, Interior load guard, Roofrack, Full-sized spare wheel, Recovery points front & rear
  • All expedition equipment
  • Vehicle recovery equipment - Sand mats, Shovel, Rope, Soft shackles
  • Tools - Air compressor, Tool kit, Vehicle jack, Fuel Jerry can
  • Expedition equipment - 3-person tent, Sleeping mats, Camping chairs & Storage boxes
  • Cooking equipment - Water-filtration Jerry can, Cooking Stove, Pots, Mess tins, Cutlery, Mugs & Washing-up kit
  • Safety equipment - Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Life hammer

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

All Participants

  • Travel to and from Newhaven before and after the adventure
  • Fuel
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotels in Europe (we'll recommend and help coordinate accommodation).
    Accommodation in Europe isn't included, giving teams the flexibility to choose hotels that suit their own budget. We'll publish recommended hotels for each overnight stop, allowing the convoy to stay together while giving you the freedom to book the accommodation that's right for you.
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal spending money

If Bringing Your Own Vehicle

  • Purchase and preparation of your Ford Focus
  • Vehicle tax, MOT and UK / EU insurance
  • Moroccan vehicle insurance (approximately £60)
  • Recommended vehicle modifications

If Hiring One Of Our Vehicles

  • Refundable vehicle damage deposit
  • UK, EU & Morocco vehicle insurance