HARDCORE caravanning fans will know the Bailey of Bristol Sahara Challenge is set to begin in March.

The challenge is a 19­day, 2,735­mile intercontinental road trip using two Bailey caravans and a motorhome.

The Sahara Challenge aims to inspire caravan and motorhome owners to explore new countries and demonstrate that owning one means you can have holidays in many locations across the globe.

The ‘Sahara Challenge’ will start at ‘World’s End’ in southwest Portugal across the Strait of Gibraltar into Morocco over the Atlas Mountains and as far south as the edge of the Sahara Desert before returning home.

The Sahara Challenge will take 19 days to complete with the team experiencing a wide range of road and weather conditions en route.

As they travel towards the Sahara the team will post regular blogs/vlogs and social media updates using the hashtag #SaharaChallenge.