Horse riding in Morocco

BERBER VILAGES & TAGHAZOUTE BAY

Horseback trail ride in Morocco, from the foothills of the Atlas to the Atlantic beaches. A trail ride offered (depending on dates) either camping some nights under tents, or with more comfort: all nights in bedrooms.

THE SAGHRO DJEBEL

Between Aghroud and Essouira (formerly called Mogador), this horseback ride will introduce you to two aspects of Morocco. In a first part, on the foothills of the High Atlas, you will discover vast panoramas on the surrounding valleys and a vegetation composed of thuja, carob trees, and lower, a succession of palm groves, almond gardens and olive trees. In the second part, on the Atlantic coast, the relief is softened and the hills are dotted with argan trees. You will finally reach Essouira by large deserted beaches. Rocked by the trade winds, Essaouira is the favorite place of artists and musicians of all nationalities, city of artisans and headquarters of the annual music festival "Gnoua".

THE PARADISE VALLEY

A loop horseback trail ride in Morocco in the High Atlas, North of Agadir. You leave the Atlantic coast to reach altitudes close to 2000m. Splendid views of the deep valleys and banks, rides in canyons, in the heart of palm groves, on trails frequented only by villagers. Some foot crossings are inevitable. The mountain sides are covered with terraced almond trees and aromatic plants (thyme, lavender, rosemary ...) that allow Berber populations to produce excellent honey. The villages (douars) on the mountain side, or in the palm groves which border the wadis, in the bottom of valleys, are built in stones, the roofs are in mud. The nights planned at the inhabitant, allow us to witness the manufacture of argan oil, baking bread in a traditional oven and taste the amlou, gastronomic specialty made of honey, oil argan and crushed almonds. 

THE DESERT RIDE

Horseback trail ride in Morocco. The first part of this horseback ride in Morocco, you will discover the immense palm grove of the Draa Valley. This grove is dotted with small gardens surrounding fortified villages (ksours) built of adobe and generously decorated pink. The second part allows us to cross large areas sometimes covered with dunes (erg), sometimes rocky (reg), premises of the great Sahara. Each day offers a different vision of the desert. The unusual encounters are frequent. Some Tuareg families, surrounded by herds of goats and camels, the tents are only human presence in these arid places. Starry nights are exceptional beauty, like the colors at sunrise and sunset.
On certain dates, a variant of this circuit is offered with accommodation in hotels every night.

THE ROSE VALLEY

The landscapes are all in contrast to the foot of the central High Atlas. From the large palm grove of Skoura, oasis, almond groves and open valleys follow one another before the austere plateaus of Ait Zaghar dominated by M'Goun. It is the territory of the tribes of Imghrane and Ikandoulne, where small lost douars are hidden in the scenery. Still a few arid and desert areas giving the surrounding area a desert look, and you join the Valley of Roses, one of the most enchanting region of the Great South Morocco. You discover the gardens of the Atlas, with their beautiful kasbahs of ocher earth and their thousands of roses delimiting the fields and orchards irrigated by the seguias. Women and children pick rose petals in April, and in May, for three days, a moussem closes the harvest.

THE ATLAS CASBAH RIDE

A horseback ride in the Moroccan Atlas on the ancient Berber paths of the beautiful Ounila valley, between the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet. This ride in Morocco on the salt trail takes you to discover beautiful fortified villages in adobe. Built to protect caravans against the attacks of looters, they streak on the caravan trail that connected southern Morocco to Marrakech. With a variety of landscapes in the colors of ocher and red earth, terraced crops and green gardens, or oleanders bordering small canyons. Landscapes that inspired Jacques Majorelle, the painter of the Kasbahs. Welcoming population, beauty of the landscapes, authenticity of the meetings, are the characteristics of this hike in the Moroccan Atlas.

THE SACRED OASIS

The Great Moroccan South separates the Saghro massif from the dune formations that appear in the west of the Oued Draa. At the gates of the great desert, the Moroccan Sahara is crossed by many nomads. This horseback trail ride is ideal to approach the desert wild life. A very varied itinerary, between dunes, arid plateaus, oases, palm groves, and superb kasbahs, which will allow you to immerse yourself during a few days in the desert life.

THE MOGADOR RIDE

Ride between Aghroud and Essouira (formerly called Mogador): this horseback trail ride will introduce you to two aspects of Morocco. In a first part, on the foothills of the High Atlas, you will discover vast panoramas on the surrounding valleys and a vegetation composed of thuja, carob trees, and lower, a succession of palm groves, almond gardens and olive trees. In the second part, on the Atlantic coast, the relief is softened and the hills are dotted with argan trees. You will finally reach Essouira by large deserted beaches. Rocked by the trade winds, Essaouira is the favorite place of artists and musicians of all nationalities, city of artisans and headquarters of the annual music festival "Gnoua".

THE TANANI COMFORT RIDE BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND THE ATLAS

A horseback ride in Morocco in the Atlas in the Tanani country: a group of Amazigh tribes. The province of Ida Outanane is famous for the different varieties of honey found there. This peculiarity gives its name to the road that leads to the village of Imouzzer, called: the honey road. This region is home to the largest and oldest traditional apiary in the world, a true treasure of Berber heritage. This region is also known for its cultivations of terraced almond trees, its deep valleys, its waterfalls, its palm groves, and its villages perched on top of the cliffs. A week trip on horseback with accommodation selected for the quality of their welcome and comfort.

BERBER VILLAGES AND TAGHAZOUTE BAY

Horseback trail ride in Morocco, from the foothills of the Atlas to the Atlantic beaches. A trail ride offered (depending on dates) either camping some nights under tents, or with more comfort: all nights in bedrooms.

TRAINING AND/OR TRAIL RIDE SOUTH OF AGADIR

An equestrian vacation in Morocco, immersed in the life of a ranch located south of Agadir: by participating in the various tasks that punctuate the daily life of a passionate rider. The objectives of each can be diverse:
- Discover the region during the many trail rides accompanied by an experienced, local guide who knows his region well !
- Improve your riding level: the riders benefits from the personalized advice given by our guides during outdoor exercises (trotting in the mountains, controling the paces on the beach, etc.) or occasionally during arena lessons. Progress is noticeable in a few days.

ACTIVE & SPORTY TRAIL RIDE IN MOROCCO

A horseback ride in Morocco for riders eager for fast paces, experienced and used to riding on all types of terrain in good physical condition. This ride includes passages on the beach, their duration as well as the pace used are nevertheless dependent on the tide. You ride trained horses in good physical condition with suitable, high-end equipment. A comfortable hike with a selection of hotels and guesthouses, this hike is an immersion into deep and authentic Morocco, far from the classic tourist routes. Different landscapes every day: Deserts of rocks (reg), sand (erg) and dunes; you cross numerous oases and end in beauty by the sea !

ENDURANCE COURSE SOUTH OF AGADIR

An introductory to the endurance, that allows you to discover this equestrian discipline. The objective is to give you an overview of the techniques and knowledge necessary for its practice. You are immersed in ranch life and you can participate in the various tasks that make up the daily life of a passionate horseman. For riders comfortable at the three paces and with good experience with horses on different types of terrain. On average, you ride 4 to 5 hours per day.
You ride well-trained, physically fit horses with high quality horses. Appropriate equipment. Arabian horses with good character but a lot of energy.
The ranch is managed by certified professionals with many years of experience.

DISCOVER TRAIL RIDE & MOROCCO

A horseback trail ride in Morocco suitable for riders wishing to learn about trail riding. You spend the first days at the ranch then leave for three days, along the coast of the south of Morocco, covering a few kilometers from the ranch to the fishing village of Sidi Rabat ! Possible all year round, from 2 riders (8 max). This ride is aimed at riders who are comfortable at the three paces (walk, trot, canter). On average, you ride 5 to 6 hours per day. You ride trained horses in good physical condition with recently renewed, high-end, adapted equipment. The route provides passages on the beach, their duration as well as the paces used, are dependent on the height of the ocean. While being comfortable, thanks to a fine selection of hotels and guest houses, this ride is totally immersed in deep and authentic Morocco, far from the classic tourist routes.