Amazigh Horse Trekking

Arrival at Marrakech or Essaouira airport, welcome and transfer to Essaouira. Briefing with the trekking guide. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Early morning departure by car to reach the starting point of the horseback trek, located near Agadir. Upon arrival, you will find the horses waiting for you to start, beginning on a dirt road winding through hills covered with Argan trees and cactus plants. In a very mineral and colorful landscape, you will cross the valleys of traditional and lively souks before reaching the Argan forests.

Approaching the territory of the Ida or Tanane tribes at a faster pace and leaving the foothills of the Anti-Atlas through long agricultural plains. You will ride along numerous beaches, walk around the cliffs, cross fields of Argan trees to arrive at sunset on the large cliffs overlooking the sea.

At the end of each day, you will find the atmosphere of the nomadic bivouac, set up away from the wind. You will enjoy a Moroccan meal around the fire and spend the night under the Berber tent. Dinners and overnight stays in bivouac.

Sequences of deserted beaches, small fishing villages, cliffs, and headlands to reach the large beach of Essaouira. Arrival in the early afternoon and lunch at Ranch de Diabat.

Visit the city of Essaouira, with the possibility to make your last purchases and enjoy a relaxing steam bath and massage (hammam, massages, and other treatments are at your own expense). Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Essaouira.

Transfer to Marrakech or Essaouira airport and departure.

Maximum allowed weight 90kg (the organization reserves the right to refuse participation in the trek to anyone who does not declare their actual weight if it exceeds the limit, and no refund will be provided. The health of the horses is the priority)

Please book a flight arriving at Marrakech airport by 2:00 PM on the day of arrival so that other participants do not have to wait too long. If your flight arrives after 2:00 PM, a small surcharge will be charged for the extra transport to Essaouira, which will be by bus instead of taxi. If the bus schedule is not compatible, you can use a private taxi for €80 to be shared with those arriving late.

For the return, please book a flight from Marrakech departing after 12 noon; those who need to fly earlier can use a private taxi at €80 to share with others leaving early. Count 6 hours before the flight departure time, including 3 hours for the road from Essaouira to Marrakech and 3 hours to be at the airport on time.

The travel insurance that we require must include cancellation coverage if the client withdraws before the trip for personal reasons. If the client does not want to arrange this insurance, they will be responsible for cancellation and the consequent non-refund of travel expenses.

We also require medical coverage during the trip, which is mandatory for trekking bookings. The medical insurance must cover any illness or accident during the trip and include horseback riding as a non-competitive activity.

We can recommend what our clients report after many years of trekking; Heymondo offers a single insurance that covers both cancellation and accidents, and horseback riding can be included. Our advice is based on positive feedback from our clients; if you have good experiences with other insurances, please let us know.

Attention: insurance must be arranged simultaneously with the purchase of the horseback trekking.

Ranch de Diabat has its own insurance; however, every client is required to have their own personal insurance.

To participate in a multi-day horseback trekking with us and our beautiful Arabian Barb horses, we need to select riders:
- being skilled in the three gaits: walk, trot, canter when required
- maximum weight 90kg
- good posture at the trot to avoid injuring the horse's back
- taking care of the horse assigned during the trekking, saddling, unsaddling, cleaning, giving water and food
- valid passport with at least 6 months remaining from the date of entry into Morocco

The experience is immersive and includes all these elements that help create an even more genuine bond with the horse that will carry you around.

Please provide your detailed equestrian experience to help us choose the best adventure companion for you.

Accommodation for the first and last night is in a hotel. In the case of single travelers: if we do not find anyone for a double or triple room (men with men and women with women), we must charge a supplement of €30 for a single room per night per person. The same supplement applies to those who want a single room.

Accommodation during the trek will be in shared tents for 6 people, or if you prefer, in 2-person igloo tents.

Your bivouac is equipped with a shower with warm water.

Your meals are prepared by our chef who will introduce you to the richness of Moroccan cuisine. The menu takes into account the diets or food allergies of participants, communicated in the registration form. We also gladly welcome guests who need to follow a gluten-free diet. We kindly ask them to bring a package of pasta and the necessary bread during the trek.

It is customary at the end of the trip to leave a tip for the staff who took care of you during the experience, which can range from 7 to 10% of the trip value.

Soft suitcase, not hard.

Bring some t-shirts, cotton clothes, a long-sleeved shirt for sun protection, a fleece for the wind, two/three riding pants, a waterproof poncho.

Jodhpur boots or light trekking shoes (keep in mind that you may have to walk a bit, so the shoes must be comfortable (not English riding boots), but also non-slip), a pair of gaiters or chaps, your helmet or cap, and gloves if you want them.

Do not forget your sleeping bag, flashlight for the night, tissues, underwear, towel, all personal hygiene items, and medicines to prevent intestinal infections.

Water bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.

Regarding electric charging, it will never be available, so please arrange with some solar power banks and check the maximum voltage allowed by your airline.

Each horse is equipped with a trekking saddle and saddlebags that will allow you to carry your lunch and personal items needed for your day on horseback. It is recommended for sensitive individuals to bring a sheepskin (not provided by us!) as protection for themselves, on the saddle, which can be easily found in equestrian shops in your country.