The Nasir, Bekri, Tayi and Lawrence Tribute Trek

In support of SFCBF

VEHICLE SPONSOR:

TREK SUPPORTERS:

TREK SPONSOR:

CAMEL SPONSOR:

  • Sherif Nasir

  • Auda Abu Tayi

  • Nesib El Bekri with T.E. Lawrence

In honour of Sherif Nasir, Nesib el Bekri, Auda Abu Tayi, T.E Lawrence and the 41 brave souls who in 1917 rode 685 miles across the “uncrossable” from Al Wajh (Saudi) to Aqaba (Jordan).

THE MISSION

In January 2025 five volunteer members of SFC will retrace the epic steps of Nasir, Bekri, Abu Tayi and T.E. Lawrence, by retracing their steps and riding camels the entire route.  

Their mission: to raise funds through your donations to the SFC Benevolent Fund.

The ride will take 25 days, the riders and camels will cover 50 kilometres a day and camp overnight.  

The five riders and 10 camels will climb the Hejaz mountains up to the Nefud Plain, then take the long ride of 250 kilometers across the Nefud to the Tubarjal oasis before heading north-west to Jordan before turning south-west to Bayir and Mraigha before crossing the finish line at the historic site of Aqaba fort.

Each rider is assigned two camels to ensure a camel is rested every other day and the Trek will be accompanied by three support vehicles with medical and camel-care expertise.

The riders and support crew will live on sustenance rations throughout the trek.

“The Special Forces Club Benevolent Fund supports those who put themselves on the line for our country and who have now fallen on hard times and can’t or won’t, because of the nature of the extraordinary service they gave, access alternative sources of support. This trek celebrates one of the foundational special forces campaigns and raises essential funds for those in need.”

- The Lord Sedwill, GCMG FRGS. President, The Special Forces Club.

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED

Sponsor a camel or rider. All proceeds go to SFCBF.

Friends of the Special Forces Club Benevolent Fund who donate £500 or more, will be gifted a "Valued Friends” SFCBF challenge coin.

Schedule

November 2024 – Equipment Purchase and hire

December 2024 – Team training and route recces

January 2025 – Final preparation and form up at start point.

25 Days Later – Arrive Aqaba, Job Done!

the team

5 Riders 

10 Camels

4 x Land Rover Defenders

11 Support Persons