Hi, This is just a shot in the dark, but please if anyone here on VT has been to the Touareg Festival in Iferouane which normally takes place at the end of December, please let me know. I guess my real question is whether or not I can do this thing with 2500 euros for me and my daughter for two weeks (this budget is for airfare (from Paris direct to Agadez - we only have two weeks and can't do Niamey + bus), lodging and ground transporation in Niger - food, souvenirs, and tips not included). We'd like to leave from Paris on or about the 22 December and return on the 6 January (school vacations). We're not picky and don't require luxury accomadations, all we want is to share in the experience and have some fun. Thanks for any help, Aemilys