Beginner Riders Morocco - From the Basics to Equestrian Trekking
Beginner Riders Morocco - From the Basics to Equestrian Trekking
8-Day Horseback Riding in Morocco for Beginners
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Intensive Equestrian Tourism Course
Designed for beginners who wish to enter the world of equestrian tourism, this intensive course offers the opportunity to learn all the skills necessary to handle a horse outdoors in complete safety.
By the end of the week, you will have acquired the technical and practical basics to be able to face a trekking journey on horseback in the future.
The minimum duration of the course is 8 days, including 10 sessions (5 in the morning and 5 in the afternoon) and one alternative activity, which are necessary for technical, managerial, and psychological preparation.
Possibility to participate with friends in small groups of maximum 4 people.
Program – From Saturday to Saturday
Day 1: Arrival (Saturday)
Arrival at Marrakech or Essaouira airport. A private taxi will be waiting for you at any time for the transfer to Essaouira.
Accommodation in a central hotel in the medina, with breakfast included for all 7 nights (from Saturday to Friday).
Lunches and dinners not included. Recommendations on where to eat in Essaouira:
- Fish Burger
- Fresh fish at the port
- Al Adwak
- Mandala Society
- La Clef de Voûte
- Seafood Corner
- Taverna Bolognese
- Ksou Restaurant (rooftop)
- Dar Baba Restaurant
- Mimti
- Triskala
Day 2: Equestrian Tourism Courses (Sunday)
Morning Session
09:00 – Meeting in front of Hotel des Iles and transfer to the Ranch (3 km – 5/7 minutes).
09:30 – Activity start:
- complete grooming of the horse (coat, mane, tail, hooves)
- saddling techniques for equestrian tourism with suitable saddle and saddlebags
10:00 – 12:00 – Outdoor ride during which the guide will teach you:
- correct posture in the saddle
- communication and connection with the horse
- management of the three gaits
- overcoming natural obstacles encountered outdoors
Return to Essaouira with transfer included.
Afternoon Session
The meeting will take place 2h30 before sunset (time communicated according to the season).
Activities:
- Outdoor ride at sunset lasting 2 hours
- Upon return: practice unsaddling, cleaning, and arranging equestrian equipment
- Feeding the horses together with the staff
- Return transfer to the hotel
Day 3: Equestrian Tourism Courses (Monday)
Morning Session
09:00 – Meeting in front of Hotel des Iles and transfer to the Ranch (3 km – 5/7 minutes).
09:30 – Activity start:
- complete grooming of the horse (coat, mane, tail, hooves)
- saddling techniques for equestrian tourism with suitable saddle and saddlebags
10:00 – 12:00 – Outdoor ride during which the guide will teach you:
- correct posture in the saddle
- communication and connection with the horse
- management of the three gaits
- overcoming natural obstacles encountered outdoors
Return to Essaouira with transfer included.
Afternoon Session
The meeting will take place 2h30 before sunset (time communicated according to the season).
Activities:
- Outdoor ride at sunset lasting 2 hours
- Upon return: practice unsaddling, cleaning, and arranging equestrian equipment
- Feeding the horses together with the staff
- Return transfer to the hotel
Day 4: Equestrian Tourism Courses (Tuesday)
Morning Session
09:00 – Meeting in front of Hotel des Iles and transfer to the Ranch (3 km – 5/7 minutes).
09:30 – Activity start:
- complete grooming of the horse (coat, mane, tail, hooves)
- saddling techniques for equestrian tourism with suitable saddle and saddlebags
10:00 – 12:00 – Outdoor ride during which the guide will teach you:
- correct posture in the saddle
- communication and connection with the horse
- management of the three gaits
- overcoming natural obstacles encountered outdoors
Return to Essaouira with transfer included.
Afternoon Session
The meeting will take place 2h30 before sunset (time communicated according to the season).
Activities:
- Outdoor ride at sunset lasting 2 hours
- Upon return: practice unsaddling, cleaning, and arranging equestrian equipment
- Feeding the horses together with the staff
- Return transfer to the hotel
Day 5: Equestrian Tourism Courses (Wednesday)
Morning Session
09:00 – Meeting in front of Hotel des Iles and transfer to the Ranch (3 km – 5/7 minutes).
09:30 – Activity start:
- complete grooming of the horse (coat, mane, tail, hooves)
- saddling techniques for equestrian tourism with suitable saddle and saddlebags
10:00 – 12:00 – Outdoor ride during which the guide will teach you:
- correct posture in the saddle
- communication and connection with the horse
- management of the three gaits
- overcoming natural obstacles encountered outdoors
Return to Essaouira with transfer included.
Afternoon Session
The meeting will take place 2h30 before sunset (time communicated according to the season).
Activities:
- Outdoor ride at sunset lasting 2 hours
- Upon return: practice unsaddling, cleaning, and arranging equestrian equipment
- Feeding the horses together with the staff
- Return transfer to the hotel
Day 6: Alternative Day (Thursday)
10:00 – Meeting with the driver for an alternative activity to riding lessons.
Activity: 2 hours of quad biking on the high dunes, accompanied by an expert guide to admire the landscape and have a different experience.
12:30 approx – Return to the center of Essaouira.
The rest of the day is free to discover the city, go shopping, or simply enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the medina.
Day 7: Equestrian Tourism Courses (Friday)
Morning Session
09:00 – Meeting in front of Hotel des Iles and transfer to the Ranch (3 km – 5/7 minutes).
09:30 – Activity start:
- complete grooming of the horse (coat, mane, tail, hooves)
- saddling techniques for equestrian tourism with suitable saddle and saddlebags
10:00 – 12:00 – Outdoor ride during which the guide will teach you:
- correct posture in the saddle
- communication and connection with the horse
- management of the three gaits
- overcoming natural obstacles encountered outdoors
Return to Essaouira with transfer included.
Afternoon Session
The meeting will take place 2h30 before sunset (time communicated according to the season).
Activities:
- Outdoor ride at sunset lasting 2 hours
- Upon return: practice unsaddling, cleaning, and arranging equestrian equipment
- Feeding the horses together with the staff
- Return transfer to the hotel
Day 8: Departure (Saturday)
Departure back to Essaouira or Marrakech airport.
A private driver will take you to departures (flight at any time).
Important Information
Maximum Weight
Maximum weight: 90 kg
Passport
Passport: residual validity of at least 6 months from entry into Morocco
Mandatory Clothing
Mandatory clothing:
- riding trousers/breeches
- riding shoes/boots
- half-chaps
Everything available at Decathlon or in specialized shops (we can provide indications).
Clothing Respectful of the Host Country
Clothing respectful of the host country: avoid revealing too much out of respect for local culture and staff
Available Weeks and Ramadan
Possibility to choose any week of the year; during the Ramadan period, afternoon sessions will be moved earlier, before sunset
Min. 3 - Max. 15 people
Included in the price
Transfer from and to Marrakech or Essaouira airport to the trekking departure point, all meals (please check if arrival and departure meals are possible depending on arrival and departure times), accommodation in collective Berber tents and various igloo tents, rental of horses equipped for trekking, equestrian guides, riding helmets, transport from and to Essaouira city.
PAYMENT METHODS
International credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express – via Stripe)
IMPORTANT NOTES
The travel insurance we ask you to take out must include cancellation coverage if the client withdraws before the trip for personal reasons. Should the client choose not to take out this insurance, they do so accepting full responsibility for the cancellation and the consequent non-refund of travel expenses. We also require medical coverage during the trip; this is mandatory for trekking bookings. Medical insurance must cover any illness or accident during the trip and include horse riding as a non-competitive activity. We can share recommendations based on what our clients have told us after many years of trekking: Heymondo offers a single insurance policy that covers both cancellation and accidents, and horse riding can be included. This recommendation is based on the positive feedback from our clients; if you have had good experiences with other insurance providers, please let us know.
Attention
Insurance must be purchased at the same time as booking the horse trek. Interruption of the activity requested by the client for any reason requires dedicated assistance which incurs an extra cost to be billed on-site. The cost will be communicated at that moment and depends on the location where the client interrupts the activity. The client agrees to pay this expense. The booking payment is non-refundable, and the chosen date of the experience cannot be changed. By confirming the booking, the client declares to accept and follow the rules written here.
For any inquiries or to arrange a private tour, contact us via WhatsApp at 00212613049107 or email at info@ranchdediabat.com