There are two ways to take part in the Focus Sahara Adventure
Whichever option you choose, you'll be part of exactly the same fully supported convoy from the UK to the Sahara Desert and back.
Love working on cars? Then buying and preparing your own Mk2 Ford Focus is all part of the adventure.
We'll guide you through every stage of the build with detailed preparation guides,
recommended parts and expert advice based on our own experience in the Sahara.
We'll help you choose the right vehicle, advise on the modifications required and supply specialist components including suspension lift kits and heavy-duty sump guards.
Whether you've built expedition vehicles before or you're tackling your first project, we're here to help.
Not everyone has the time, tools or confidence to prepare a car, that's why we've done it for you.
Our professionally prepared desert-ready Ford Focuses have already been built, tested and equipped for the expedition.
Each vehicle includes the specialist equipment needed for the journey, allowing you to enjoy all the adventure without hours of preparation.
All you need is:
We'll provide the vehicle - We'll provide the equipment - We'll provide the support
You simply enjoy one of the most extraordinary driving adventures you'll ever experience.
After extensive testing and our own Sahara reconnaissance trip, the Mk2 Ford Focus proved to be the perfect vehicle. It combines:
Its success on our previous Sahara Adventure proved that despite appearances, the Focus is more than capable of taking on one of the world's greatest driving adventures.
The Focus Sahara Adventure is open to Mk2 Ford Focus hatchbacks with either the 1.6 litre petrol or diesel engines. These are by far the most common versions made and so the easiest to find on the used car market.
As for petrol or diesel, it doesn’t really matter, but diesel is always preferred on serious expedition vehicles for the following reasons…
Only manual gearboxes are permitted on this challenge as the Ford automatic versions are notoriously unreliable.
Manuals also give you greater fuel range, can allow the vehicle to be bump started if your battery dies and are simpler in their design, which means they have a better chance of being fixed by a local Moroccan mechanic with limited tools.
The following modifications will need to be carried out…
Whether you enjoy building your own expedition vehicle or would rather arrive and drive, we've got you covered.
Either way, all that's left for you to do is enjoy one of the greatest driving adventures of your life.