Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE PARADISE VALLEYS

HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDE IN MOROCCO
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *

Day 1: Meeting at Agadir airport or bus station, transfer to the hotel for a first night in Agadir.

Day 2: Iwlite - Tadrine. You take the road to the equestrian farm in Iwlite 27km north-east of Agadir. Then your ride begins with a path that climbs into the first mountains overlooking the ocean. You cross a region cultivated and dotted with small villages (douars) then we reach the beginning of the Paradise valley where you have your picnic halt. In the afternoon, you follow this valley to the palm of Tadrine. Night at the inhabitant or in camp.

Day 3: Tadrine - Tanite. You resume your way in the palm grove through a small wadi, a source of freshness. You are immersed in a narrow parade. In some parcels of gardens are cultivated olive trees, palm trees and oleanders. You arrive at the village of Aguerd for a swimming break. You follow the left bank of the wadi to douar Tanite, the last village in the palm grove. Night at the inhabitant or in camp.

Day 4: Tanite - Timoulay. In the morning, you take the path of pilgrims to the marabout of Sidi Brahim or Ali. The trail climbs steadily and the vegetation becomes scarce, leaving only a few argan trees and thuja. Crossing a pass at 1200m. You ride down to a village and then you climb again to a second pass at 1300m. Vast panorama on the Ankelout valley. Then you ride down to the Tizgui oasis. In the afternoon, your trail continues through the almond plantations and fields to the village of Timoulay. Night at the inhabitant or in camp.

Day 5: Timoulay - Tagounite. After the villages of Izouaghnz and Tassila, you return to the altitude by passing the Tizi Izouarhne pass at 1300m, then to the west following the track of the ridges, with a magnificent panorama. Your tour continues in a cedar forest until the Issi pass at 1150m. Descent to the valley of Aourga through a village hung at the foot of the mountains. Then, small climb to join the village of Tagounite. Night at the inhabitant or in camp.

Day 6: Tagounite - Abouda. Direction the Atlantic coast passing the Berber villages of Adess and Adar to arrive on the beach of Aghroud, place of your picnic (swimming is possible). In the afternoon, you take advantage of the large beaches for some galloping gallops. Night in a camp not far from the beach.

Day 7: Abouda - Iwlite. Last day of riding, you leave the coast to reach an old track that connects isolated villages. Arrival at the equestrian center at the beginning of the afternoon, lunch then transfer to Agadir. Night at the hotel.

Day 8: End of your horseback ride in Morocco after breakfast. Transfer to Agadir airport or bus station and return flight.

* The itinerary is given as an indication. It can be modified by the guide or the organizer for reasons of safety, bad weather or unforeseen circumstances. These events beyond their control may change the course of the ride but they will always make every effort to provide the best solution, including changing routes.