In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationAtlas Mountains / Ouarzazate
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AgeFrom 16 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions188.34 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
German
In a few words
Embark on a horseback adventure to discover the Great South of Morocco and the Sahara Desert ! Our guide will lead you to admire the dunes, oases, palm groves, and kasbahs . This adventure will take you in the footsteps of the nomadic peoples who still roam these lands steeped in history, with a cavalcade composed mainly of Barb and Arabian stallions—sure-footed, energetic, calm, and enduring. In the evenings, nights spent camping under the starry desert sky offer a complete escape, for a unique and timeless experience.
The highlights
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The varied and unique landscapes of the Moroccan Sahara
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Nights camping in the desert
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The cavalry of superb Arabian stallions, calm, sure-footed and cooperative
Photos
Celine - verified review - february 2025
Sport
Level
Horseback riding
The expert's opinion
This horseback riding trip is for riders comfortable with outdoor riding, with good general physical fitness and a minimum equestrian level to master riding a horse at a trot and a gallop.
Children under 16, accompanied by an adult, can participate in this horseback riding trip if they have proven riding experience and good control of their horse outdoors.
In figures
Horseback riding
- Average duration/day: 6h
Management
French
English
German
Your guide has unparalleled experience in horseback riding in Morocco. He knows the terrain like the back of his hand and never tires of exploring the trails to show you the most beautiful "jewels" of his country.
Deeply attached to the culture of his country, he will take you to meet the local people with tact and respect.
First and foremost a horseman, he selects a quality cavalry, which he trains and maintains with the utmost care.
You will be greeted in Morocco by your guide upon your arrival at Agadir airport and until your departure.
The local team will be delighted to introduce you to the beauty and charm of this region of Morocco. Your guide, cook, and driver will take excellent care of you and invite you to experience the authentic Moroccan hospitality.
Program
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Arrival in Ouarzazate
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Flight to Ouarzazate (included on request), airport pick-up, transfer to the hotel located in the city centre. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 1 -
Ouarzazate - Faija Plateau - Foum Laachar
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Departure for Zagora and the desert, traversing a stark, mineral landscape. Upon arriving in Agdz, you'll discover the oases of the stunning Draa Valley, dotted with fortified earthen villages (Ksour). Arrival in Zagora, the starting point of the horseback trek. The route first crosses the Zagora Oasis before heading west across the Faija Plateau. Overnight camp at Foum Laachar.
Day 2 -
Oasis Faija - Col Foum Laachar - Oasis Mhasser
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, you'll remount your horse and head towards Jebel Bani, enjoying panoramic views from the Foum Laachar pass over the vast desert plateau and verdant oases. You'll then descend on horseback to nomadic camps and the oasis. Lunch will be served under palm and acacia trees before continuing your journey to the Mhasser oasis camp.
Day 3 -
Oued Mhasser - Chegaga Dunes
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Your horseback riding adventure in Morocco continues today in this magnificent mountain landscape, where your path crosses that of the nomads. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the edge of this stark, rocky landscape, then set off again in the afternoon to cross the high plateaus at a more brisk pace. Arrive in the evening at the great dunes of Chegaga. Camp near the dunes.
Day 4 -
Dunes of Chegaga - Dunes of Bougarn - El Bour
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Set off on horseback along the magnificent Chegaga dunes. Your trek alternates between sandy dunes and vast desert plateaus. Your Saharan journey continues until you reach the bivouac, set up far from everything.
Day 5 -
El Bour - Dunes of M'Hamid
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today, your ride through the Sahara and its sacred oases takes you across the Hamada du Drâa. This vast desert expanse offers you the opportunity to enjoy some exhilarating gallops. You'll have a picnic lunch in the dunes and then resume your journey in the afternoon to cross the M'Hamid dunes and return to the camp.
Day 6 -
Dunes of M'Hamid - Ouled Driss - Ouarzazate
- Activity Horseback riding
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Horseback riding towards the end of the Draa Valley, where a few houses appear amidst the Bounou palm grove. This ksar (fortified village) is one of the most beautiful in the valley. You arrive on horseback at the village of Ouled Driss. This is where your path diverges from that of your guides; it's time to say goodbye to your horse and the team. Transfer to Ouarzazate in the early afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 -
Back to France
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Transfer to Ouarzazate airport and return flight.
Day 8
Note
The itinerary of our programs is provided for informational purposes only. It may be subject to modifications or adjustments based on technical criteria, safety requirements, or prevailing weather conditions. In such cases, only the program leaders are authorized to make the necessary decisions.
Accommodation
Located in the heart of the city of Ouarzazate, this hotel nestled in a magnificent one and a half hectare garden welcomes you in a peaceful and warm setting.
Nights are spent camping. A large, typical Moroccan mess tent is set up, as well as two individual tents.
It is important to remember, however, that Morocco is not Europe and that local conditions sometimes require us to make some concessions, for example, by limiting our water consumption in desert regions. These are never significant sacrifices, though. This is, in fact, the attitude that local populations generally expect from us.
Access
Go to the starting point
It is possible to reach Ouarzazate from Marrakech by domestic flight, then continue the journey by private vehicle or coach.
Ideally, it is advisable to arrive before 4pm and to plan a return flight from 2pm onwards, knowing that the transfer time is estimated between 4 and 5 hours on a mountain road.
Here are the routes we recommend for traveling to Ouarzazate from Saturday to Saturday:
- From Paris CDG: flights with a stopover on Royal Air Maroc or Transavia.
- From Brussels, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse, Geneva, Orly: flights with a stopover on Royal Air Maroc or Iberia
- From Marseille: direct flights on Ryanair.
Price details
The price includes
• Transfers to and from Ouarzazate airport (transfer supplement from other airports)
• Horseback riding as described in the program
• Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8 (excluding alcoholic drinks)
• Application fees
• The financial guarantee of the deposited funds from our partner
The price does not include
• Air transport (included upon request)
• Transfers to or from another airport (Marrakech…)**
• Alcoholic beverages (which can be purchased in town) and drinks between meals (sodas, beers)
• Optional extensions, tours or activities
• Supplement for a single room and tent on the trip (charged if you absolutely require a single room): +€125
• Tips and personal expenses
• FFE rider license: annual insurance: €50 / "Green" card valid for 30 days: €15 (to be requested when booking)
• Individual travel insurance for the rider
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
- Sleeping bag (and for those who are more prepared, a silk sleeping bag liner for extra warmth) labeled down to 5°C for the period from March to October and down to 0°C for winter
- Pair of good quality sunglasses
- Headlamp or flashlight
Clothing to bring
- Riding breeches, mini-chaps
- Helmet or bomb
- Comfortable shoes for horseback riding and walking
- Windbreaker/jacket: evenings can be cool due to the altitude (approximately 2000 meters)
- A complete and warm rain suit (rain can occur at any time of the season)
- A scarf or cheche to protect oneself from the sand if it's windy
They traveled with us
Celine
- 45 ans
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february 2025
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Ingrid
- 57 ans
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december 2024
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Florian
- 28 ans
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november 2024
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