Recent info on Marlboro route
I am looking for (recent) information about travel by 4x4 on the “Marlboro piste” from Al Quatrun in Libya down through Dirkou to Agadez in Niger. I have read it is not recommended for first-time Saharans but I would like to understand what exactly makes this route challenging. Is it because of security issues (smugglers/bandits) in this area? Or is it because of remoteness, long distances between water/petrol supplies? Or does it require technically difficult driving?
In fact, does anyone have recent info on the security situation in northern Niger (in particular Tenere desert & Air mountains). After arriving in northern Niger we would like to visit Djado and do a trip through the Tenere and the Air mountains. Is it possible to find a good guide in Segoudine, Dirkou or even Bilma for this or does one have to drive straight via the main piste to Agadez and arrange it from there?
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Cheers!
Michiel.
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Cheers!
Michiel.
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