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Morocco

This beautiful Moroccan ranch owned by two French women, Caroline and Caroline (who live in France but visit the ranch at regular intervals). The ranch is situated between the Atlas Mountains and is only 10 minutes from the sea. Morocco has a rich culture and heritage that feels very exotic.

You can choose from:
- A Stationary program - about 4 hours riding per day. Combine with wellness treatments.
- Combination Week. One week combined with lessons or rides followed by a three-day trail ride with two nights in a tent
- Trails Between Sea, Mountains and desert, Trail Ride Beaches & Palm Groves with change of accomodation each night.

Arabic, Berber, African and European influences have made this country a fascinating place to visit. With both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea on its shores, and with a rugged mountainous interior, Morocco remained independent country for centuries. Its history, climate and geography seems more closely related to the Mediterranean than to the rest of Africa.

Morocco has snow-capped mountains and sandy deserts, fertile plains and long white beaches. The country has so much to offer visitors with its ancient ruins and modern resorts. Horseback is the perfect way to explore this fascinating country. Mountains, lush valleys, the highlands and the sandy desert with its oases alternate with exciting ancient cities.

Agadir is a popular destination because of its dry warm climate, stunning and varied scenery and fine horses. Riding in Morocco has a long history.

The guide’s English is somewhat limited. This is not a problem however (English speakers have ridden the trail ride), but bear in mind that communication can sometimes be limited and can even be quite entertaining! There are English-speaking staff at the ranch and the guides are very friendly and responsible. If you speak a bit of French, it is an advantage.

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Accommodation and Food

Accommodation and Food

Guests eat traditional Moroccan food together in the evenings, sometimes accompanied by music. There are 8 comfortable bedrooms each with 2 single beds pushed together to make large double beds for couples. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and there is a rooftop terrace where you can watch the sunset or admire the horses.

Safe deposit box: No
A/C: No
Hair Dryer: No
Towels and sheets: Yes
Fridge: No

The chef prepares delicious traditional Moroccan cuisine including couscous, tagines, grilled meat and fish. Bottled water is included in the price but other drinks can be purchased on site.

Horses

The biggest influence on all the world's horse breeds has been the Arabians, but not without the support of the powerful North African Berber horse, which in turn gave rise to the Spanish Horse. Here you will find about ten horses. They are crosses between the Arabian and Berber horse. The horses are approximately 145-160 cm (57 - 63 in) at the withers. These horses are noble and renowned for their endurance and therefore perfect for trail rides. They are ridden with English saddles and bridles.

Maximum weight: 80kg for the trail rides. 85kg for the stationary program (if experienced rider)

Program: Between the Sea, Mountain and Desert

This is a trail ride in a varied landscape. You begin along the sea with the beautiful beaches and red cliffs and ride up into the mountains with Argan trees and finish the ride in Smahra. From there, you and the horses are driven to the ranch for your last night and the opportunity to book a much-needed massage. You ride about 6 hours / day. You stay on the ranch first and last night and other nights in small hotels and guesthouses.

Number of riders: At least 2 and more than 7.

Preliminary day program

Day 1. Arrival to Agadir airport and transfer to the ranch where you meet the horses. Dinner in the evening.

Day 2. Ranch - Mirleft. You start riding along the sea, the beach and the beautiful cliffs and then up into the mountains, through several small villages. Then further south towards Mirleft. You will spend the night in Douar Timgrad above Mirleft on the picturesque Kasbah of the Artist (this accommodation may be changed during the summer). About 35km (21 miles) riding.

Day 3. Mirleft - Legzira. After a good breakfast with beautiful views of the valley you ride down to Mirleft, a small white-colored fishing village. You then continue over the mountains and at several places you will have to dismount and lead your horse. You have a view of the sea the entire time. Eventually you will come to Legzira, a stunning beach with red cliffs and rock arches vaulting into the sea. If weather permits, you can swim with the horses. Approximately 33km (20 miles) riding.

Day 4. Legzira - Sidi Ouazik. You continue south along the coast and through the Sidi Infi where you eat a picnic by the harbor. In the afternoon, you reach your guesthouse.

Day 5. Sidi Ouazik - Fort Bou Jerif. You follow the coast to Assaka Oued where you eat a picnic at the mouth of the river. You continue upriver, through a protected area.

Day 6. Fort Bou Jerif - Laqsabi through Targa Wassay. You continue to follow the river through the valleys worthy of the High Atlas and meet the cook at the edge of the wadi, the afternoon is always following the river that begins to lose in the sand. You spend the night at Pierre Jean Laqsabi who took over this guest house

Day 7. Laqsabi - Asri. On the last day, you go to the palm of Thigmert crossing the desert, picnic in the middle of it and little bit further at Asri. The truck will be waiting there to take the horses and you back to the ranch.

Day 8: Breakfast and transfer back to Agadir airport.

Program Beaches & Palm Groves Trail

This trail follows the coast of the deep south of Morocco, from a few kilometers south of Agadir to Anfoud". The ride is full of wonderful scenery! 

You will ride for about 4-6 hours/day.

Preliminary day-by-dayprogram

Day 1: Agadir - Sidi Bibi Arrive at Agadir airport where you will be transferred to your accommodation for tonight in Sidi Bibi. For those arriving early enough, you will have the chance to meet the horses and the team to discuss the route and let them know your preferences for the week. Dinner and overnight at a hostel in Takat.

Day 2: Sidi Bibi – Sidi Arbat  This morning's ride will see you hiking on the cliffs, between the dunes and the fishing villages. You will enjoy the lovely sandy tracks which welcome long trots and easy canters. Stop at lunchtime for a picnic in Douira. In the evening you will arrive ready to spend the night at the Auberge des dunes on the beach.

Day 3: Sidi Arbat – Assounfou Todays' ride will see you heading through the sandy desert. Walk along the spectacular Souss-Massa Picnic National Bird Reserve on the beach and then we will drive along the Grand Canal and its palm groves via Assounfou. (Hostel Riad Assounfou with swimming pool).

Day 4: Assounfou – Palmeraie de Massa After breakfast this morning you will mount up and begin your hike along the Massa River. Crossing palm groves, banana plantations and Berber villages, you will discover a unique and characteristic landscape. Enjoy lunch by the river and some time to walk around the Palmeraie de Massa and its gardens. Overnight at the hotel/hostel of the Palmeraie de Massa with a hammam pool (available by reservation only).

Day 5: Palmeraie de Massa – Anfoud Today's ride will see you following the ocean along the cliffs and through its typical fishing villages. Take a picnic lunch stop by the ocean to breathe in that sea air! In the afternoon, you will cross the sandy desert over its magnificent dune slopes to arrive at a little cottage run by a typical Berber family (please note that this is a very rustic and traditional home; think basic!)

Day 6: Anfoud - Ranch  Today is the last day of the trail: after breakfast, you will mount up and discover a desert of stones and sand. You will continue towards the troglodyte caves of fishermen overlooking the ocean where you will have some lunch. If the tide is low enough, you will return to the Ranch over the beach, making the most of this 15km stretch of fine sand! If the tide is too high, then you will return over the dunes which border the beach! Evening meal and overnight at the ranch.

Day 7: Ranch - Today you have a few choices; you can either choose to ride out from the ranch and enjoy a day trail in the local area. Or, for those who wish to rest and relax, you can instead choose to spend time on the beach, head over to enjoy the pool at the neighbouring resort (5 mins walk), or book yourself a wonderful massage with the ranch masseuse! Dinner and overnight at the ranch again.

Day 8 : Departure. You will be transferred to Agadir airport and will flight back home, with memories that will last a lifetime.

Program Combination Week

Program Combination Week

This is a week with three days’ basic lessons or rides followed by a three-day trail ride with an overnight stay in tents and a night at the home of a Berber family. It's about 4-5 hours riding / day.

The first three days on the ranch are good warm-up before the trail ride. This program is a perfect combination of relaxation at the ranch and then an exciting trail ride where you explore the Moroccan countryside.

During the days on the ranch, you can get basic lessons in the morning and afternoon or rides to the local beach and the mountains.

Number of riders: At least 2 and more than 6.

Day 1. Arrival to Agadir airport and transfer to the ranch. Dinner in the evening.

Day 2. After breakfast you prepare the horses and then either 1 hour followed by a trek of 1 hour, or else, a two hour long trek. Lunch at the ranch. After a few hours of rest, a two hour long trek in the afternoon: passing through 2 villages, galloping on the beach or riding through the dunes, depending on the level of the riders. Back to the ranch for dinner and overnight stay. About 4 or 5 hours of riding.

Day 3. After breakfast, preparation of the horses around 9 o’clock, and then either 1 hour of lesson followed by a trek of 1 hour, or else, a two hour long trek. Lunch at the ranch. After a few hours of rest, a two hour long trek in the afternoon: Sidi Boufdail going along the cliffs, looking over the wild beaches. About 4 or 5 hours of riding.

Day 4. Ranch Arbaa Sahel: Breakfast. Departure at 9:30 am for a 3 days itinerant ride- after the beach, you go towards the red mountains, through valleys with cactus and argan! camp under the palm trees on the edge of a dry oued.

Day 5. Labbassane - Anfoud. You go down to the plain of Tiznit along the mountain to the picnic at Timzdawn, after crossing the palm of Aglou, it goes into a Anfoud douar where you stay in a Berber house, greeted by a nice family to share their traditions and culture.

Day 6. Last day of the trail ride. After breakfast you will discovery a desert of stones and sand. Then continue towards the troglodyte caves of fishermen overlooking the ocean where you have lunch if the tide is low enough. Back towards the Ranch by the beach with 15km of fine sand! If the tide is too high, back through the dunes overlooking the beach. Dinner and overnight at the ranch.

Day 7. A relaxed day when you can shop for some souvenirs in Mirleft, book a treatment or a last ride along the lovely beach.

Day 8: Breakfast and departure to Agadir Airport with beautiful memories in your luggage.

(Subject to change due to local circumstances.)

Stationary Program

This is a week where you stay at the ranch all week. You ride about 4 hours each day divided into two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Before the dinners you can enjoy pampering wellness treatments (book and pay direct at the ranch).

You can choose between simple lessons and / or outdoor rides. The ride offers gallops on the long sandy beach or through small Berber villages and up into the hills with a great views of the coast.

Number of riders: At least one and more than 6.

Here is an example of different treatments:
- Massage
- Relaxing massage (50 min.)
- Tonic Massage (50 mins.)
- Californian Massage (50 mins)
- Skin Care
- Manicure and pedicure

Other activities

In the evenings, most guests are tired after the day's riding, and usually relax and eat dinner with the other guests, sometimes accompanied music.

If you want to do more than ride and relax, there are many activities that can be organized (some at extra cost), such as surfing, paragliding, swimming, massage, biking, horseback riding along the beach in the moonlight, visits to Tiznit and Mirleft, lunch under the palm trees, henna tattoos and Moroccan cooking classes.

There is possibility for massage at the ranch. Also a swimming pool and two Jacuzzis within 15 minutes walking distance (the road is safe and pleasant). Guests may take advantage of these for a small charge and there is also a poolside bar. And the sea with its miles of white sandy beach, is also located within 15 minutes walking distance.

Climate

The temperature is about 20-30 degrees (68-86 F) year round. The coolest period is from November to February.

Travel Information

The information below applies to all programs. For prices and specific facts of each program, proceed via the links at the bottom of the text.

Ability description: Trail ride level 2-3>>

Included in the price: 7 nights, 6 days riding, 4-6 hours/day. Full board .

Not included: Flights, insurance, drinks other than bottled water, return airport transfers, massages and extras not mentioned.

Horse back riding: Outdoor rides, basic lessons as well as 3-day trail ride with a variety of accommodation with genuine Moroccan character. Trail ride with changes of accommodation.

Travel: Book flight/rental car >>
Fly to Agadir (scheduled or charter flights). 

Transfer: Book in advance.
From Agadir airport, the taxi driver waits outside of the arrival hall. Transfer time 90 minutes.
Price: 1100 Dirham (approx 110 EUR per) return (max 4 persons per car) between 7.00 am and 8.00 pm. Change money at the airport to pay the taxi as the taxi takes only dirhams

Currency: Morocco Dirham. You can not take Dirham out of Morocco. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport, hotel or bank. Save receipt.
Credit card: Not accepted at riding center, but they accept EUR.
Tipping: By choice but appreciated.

Visa: It is the traveler's responsibility to always check any visa requirements, so please check with your nearest Moroccan Embassy for visa requirements.

Wifi: Yes, in the family room and the terrass.
Electricity jack: European standard

Age limit: Stationary program: No but no ponies. Trail Rides: Min. 15 years.

Closest village: 2 km to small grocery store, 15 km to bigger village with restaurants, local shops, hammam, beach. 30 km to bigger city. 
Beach: 10 minutes of walk or a bigger one within 17 km.
Pool: 5 minutes by walk.

Misc.
Riding equipment to borrow: Helmet
Saddle bag: Yes
Special diet: Yes, inform by booking.
Luggage: Only soft bags and max 15kg

Dates and prices

DateDaysName of tripPrice from
17/06/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
17/06/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
17/06/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
24/06/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
24/06/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
24/06/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
01/07/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
01/07/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
01/07/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
08/07/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
08/07/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
08/07/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
15/07/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
15/07/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
15/07/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
22/07/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
22/07/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
22/07/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
29/07/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
29/07/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
29/07/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
05/08/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
05/08/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
05/08/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
12/08/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
12/08/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
12/08/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
19/08/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
19/08/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
19/08/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
26/08/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
26/08/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
26/08/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
02/09/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
02/09/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
02/09/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
02/09/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
09/09/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
09/09/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
09/09/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
09/09/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
16/09/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
16/09/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
16/09/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
16/09/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
23/09/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
23/09/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,135Book on request
23/09/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
23/09/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
30/09/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
30/09/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
30/09/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
30/09/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
07/10/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
07/10/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
07/10/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
07/10/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
14/10/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
14/10/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
14/10/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
14/10/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
21/10/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
21/10/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
21/10/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
21/10/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
28/10/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
28/10/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
28/10/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
28/10/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
04/11/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
04/11/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
04/11/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
04/11/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
11/11/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
11/11/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
11/11/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
11/11/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
18/11/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
18/11/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
18/11/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
18/11/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
25/11/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
25/11/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
25/11/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
25/11/20238Morocco - Trail Ride längs Beaches & Palm GrovesEUR 1,340Book on request
02/12/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
02/12/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
02/12/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
09/12/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
09/12/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
09/12/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
16/12/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
16/12/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
16/12/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
23/12/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
23/12/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
23/12/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request
30/12/20238Morocco - Stationary programEUR 980Book on request
30/12/20238Morocco - Combination WeekEUR 1,080Book on request
30/12/20238Morocco - Between Sea ,Mountain and ökenEUR 1,340Book on request

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