Today is 28 October 2024 and La Croisière Verte team has officially set off from Ouarzazate in Morocco.
It was in a warm and festive atmosphere that the official start of the expedition was given this morning by Mr Philippe Citroën in Ouarzazate on the Place 3 mars, Mohammed V in Morocco… 100 years to the day after the departure of the Croisière Noire.
Surrounded by Mr Mohamed Soulaimani, Pacha of the city of Ouarzazate, Mr Stéphane Baumgarth, Consul General of France in Marrakech, Mr Mohamed Laghdaf Cheikh Maoulainine, Tourism Delegate, Mr Youssef Bouras, Provincial Director of Tourism, Mr Mohamed Laghdaf Cheikh Maoulainine, Tourism Delegate, Mr Mohamed Laghdaf Cheikh Maoulainine, Tourism Delegate Youssef Bouras, Provincial Director of the Ministry of Education, and event partners Citroën Maroc, Stellantis Middle East & Africa and AXA, who were honoured to be present, Antonia, Alexandre, Maarten and Eric set off for Cape Town. It was a very special moment for the whole team as they officially began their expedition.
While they already know that there are 14,000 km to cover and 15 countries to cross, it’s the adventure and its ups and downs that will punctuate their journey. It’s the very DNA of this epic journey! Of course, the objective of crossing the African continent in less than 3 months will be a key factor in setting the timetable, but the daily programme will be managed on a day-to-day basis according to who they meet and what they feel like doing, always bearing in mind the challenges of La Croisière Verte 2024…
– Going further by travelling light
– Meeting people to exchange ideas and learn from each other
– Promoting the potential of the African continent
– Inspiring the younger generation
Thank you all for this friendly and touching welcome, which marks the beginning of a story that we’re going to write together!
Credit : Citroën Maroc