{"product_id":"trekking-touareg-a-cavallo-nel-deserto-in-marocco","title":"Tuareg Horse Trekking in the Moroccan Desert","description":"\u003ch2\u003e6 days of horseback trekking in the Moroccan desert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for an exceptional adventure in Morocco, this \u003cstrong\u003edesert tour\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003ehorseback rides\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewonderful places to see\u003c\/strong\u003e, suitable for both solo travelers and groups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe proposed \u003cstrong\u003eequestrian trekking\u003c\/strong\u003e is divided into 2 stages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe journey begins in Tameghourte, a town located southeast of Zagora. This route offers the opportunity to explore the village of Ouled Driss, then continue through the impressive Draa palm grove. Here, you can admire the beauty of gardens arranged around Morocco’s historic castles, true jewels that emerge in the desert like precious gems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe second phase of our \u003cstrong\u003ehorseback trekking\u003c\/strong\u003e fully immerses us in the majesty of the desert landscapes, alternating between crossing vast areas now dominated by dunes (erg) and now by rocky formations (reg), offering unique views of the Sahara desert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBeautiful landscapes to visit on this 6-day tour in the Moroccan desert\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003etrekking in Morocco\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the uniqueness of galloping across vast stretches of sand, walking alongside your Arabian-Berber horse, and reaching the summit of Jebel Bani for a breathtaking panoramic view of the plain below. The \u003cstrong\u003ehorseback trekking tour in the desert\u003c\/strong\u003e also includes crossing the Oued Draa river, vital for the local cultivation of date palms and watermelons, a central element for the life of the small villages scattered throughout the region. Our route will also take us through Tuareg villages, witnesses to the ancient routes of the legendary Paris-Dakar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRanch de Diabat: Morocco trips organized with exploration and adventure in mind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach day will be full of new things to do; we will ride through the spectacular desert landscapes, where the heat of the sun gradually gives way to the coolness of the evening, under a sky adorned with a shining moon and stars so close they seem almost within reach. These moments, combined with the magic of the desert scenery, will make your \u003cstrong\u003ehorseback trekking\u003c\/strong\u003e an unforgettable memory, enriched by photographs that capture the essence of your journey. Our offer also includes all-inclusive Morocco holiday packages, allowing you to explore the wonders of this land through tours of Essaouira or Morocco tours, ideal for longer stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    margin: 20px;\n  }\n  details {\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\n    border: 1px solid #ccc;\n    padding: 10px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n  }\n  summary {\n    font-weight: bold;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-size: 1.1em;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgram\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDay 1 Saturday: Arrival in Morocco\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook a flight arriving in Marrakech or Agadir early in the morning, no later than 10 AM, or in Ouarzazate no later than 5 PM, and we will put you in contact with your travel companions to organize a private taxi from your arrival airport to Zagora, where we will be waiting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this day, meals, transfer, and hotel are not included, but we will be by your side to organize the logistics together by grouping all participants to share travel expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Zagora, the hotel next to where the horses will be is Oasis di Tilogui; in this booking, we can also assist you in arranging twin or triple rooms (women with women and men with men or couples alone or mixed groups of friends depending on the case).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDay 2 - 7 Sunday - Friday: Between rides in the Zagora desert and fortified villages\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10:00 AM we meet at the base camp, where our Arabian and Berber horses await us, near the Hotel Oasis de Tilogui. After an initial briefing and the assignment of the most suitable horse to each rider, an unforgettable adventure of \u003cstrong\u003ehorse trekking in the Sahara Desert\u003c\/strong\u003e begins, following the tracks of the ancient Tuareg caravans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery day we will cover about 25 km on horseback, alternating walk, trot, and gallop between morning and afternoon, with a lunch break organized by our support staff. The logistics truck carries luggage and equipment, allowing us to enjoy the journey with total freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur cook will prepare fresh and varied dishes every day, suitable also for those following vegetarian diets or with specific dietary needs, such as celiac disease or allergies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt sunset we will reach the itinerant bivouac, set up by our team in the heart of the desert. We will find comfortable tents with rugs and mattresses, as well as a hot shower and toilets, to experience the Sahara authentically without giving up essential comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this \u003cstrong\u003ehorseback journey in Morocco\u003c\/strong\u003e we will cross nomad villages, ancient oases, and the historic caravan route that led to Timbuktu. We will ride among golden dunes that change color with the daylight and climb the majestic Jebel Bani, from which opens a spectacular view over the valley and the vastness of the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of these six days of \u003cstrong\u003ehorse riding in the Sahara\u003c\/strong\u003e, we will carry with us much more than just a trip: the silence of the desert, the encounter with the Tuareg culture, and that deep feeling many simply call \u003cstrong\u003eAfrica syndrome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDay 7 Friday: end of trekking and night in hotel\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will arrive at the end of this fantastic trekking at lunchtime, returning to the base camp where we will settle the horses, then we will have half a day free to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this day the hotel will not be included; we recommend staying at the Oasis de Tilogui, which is near the base camp. We can also assist you with booking twin or triple rooms (women with women and men with men, or couples alone, or mixed groups of friends depending on the case).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will organize the last dinner together to say goodbye and relive this wonderful experience, either at the hotel if you are all staying there, or at the base camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDay 8 Saturday: Departure\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend booking a late evening flight if you are departing from Marrakech, Agadir, or Ouarzazate, so you have time to reach these locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis transfer is not included, but once we receive the flight booking of each participant, we can arrange private shuttles to share the costs among you and provide our best advice for transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eNotes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you wishing to extend your holiday and return via Marrakech, a tailored quote will be offered to suit your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of trekking ventures into extremely rural areas, where water is a very precious and rare resource - our staff will do their best to ensure a daily supply for showers, but we rely on your sense of responsibility to avoid waste and your full understanding should water not be found in the wells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMaximum weight\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum allowed weight 90kg (the organization reserves the right to refuse participation in the trekking 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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFlights\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArrival: Saturday morning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook a flight arriving in Marrakech or Agadir early in the morning, no later than 10 AM, or in Ouarzazate no later than 5 PM, and we will put you in contact with your travel companions to organize a private taxi from your arrival airport to Zagora, where we will be waiting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this day, meals, transfer, and hotel are not included, but we will be by your side to organize the logistics together by grouping all participants to share travel expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Zagora, the hotel next to where the horses will be is Oasis di Tilogui; for this booking as well, we can help you arrange twin or triple rooms (women with women, men with men, or couples alone, or mixed groups of friends depending on the case).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeparture: Saturday evening\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend booking a late evening flight if you are departing from Marrakech, Agadir, or Ouarzazate, so you have time to reach these locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis transfer is not included, but once we receive the flight booking of each participant, we can arrange private shuttles to share the costs among you and provide our best advice for transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTravel insurance\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe travel insurance that we require you to arrange 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 the cancellation and the consequent non-refund of travel expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can recommend what our clients have reported to us 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 the positive feedback from our clients; if you have good experiences with other insurances, please let us know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttention:\u003c\/strong\u003e insurance must be arranged simultaneously with the purchase of the horseback trekking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanch De Diabat has its own insurance; however, every client is required to have their own personal insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eRiding level\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo participate in a multi-day horseback trekking with us and our beautiful Arabian-Berber horses, we need to select the riders: \u003cbr\u003e- be skilled in the three gaits walk, trot, gallop when required \u003cbr\u003e- with a maximum weight of 90kg\u003cbr\u003e- a good posture at the trot to avoid injuring the horse's back\u003cbr\u003e- take care of the horse assigned during the trekking, saddle, unsaddle, clean, give water and food \u003cbr\u003e- valid passport with 6 months remaining at the date of entry into Morocco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience is immersive and includes all these things that help create an even truer bond with the horse that will carry you around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease tell us your equestrian experience in detail to help us choose the best adventure companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccommodation during the horseback trekking will be in shared tents for 6 people or, if you prefer, in 2-person igloo tents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour bivouac is equipped with a shower with warm water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMeals\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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 trekking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eTip\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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's value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe perfect luggage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSuitcase\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft suitcase, not hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eClothing and shoes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring some t-shirts, cotton clothes, a long-sleeve shirt for sun protection, a fleece for the wind, two\/three pairs of riding pants, a waterproof poncho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJodhpur boots or light trekking shoes (keep in mind 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAccessories\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not forget your sleeping bag, flashlight for the night, tissues, underwear, towel, all personal hygiene items, and medicines to prevent intestinal infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater bottle, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegarding electric charging, it will never be available, so organize with some solar power banks and check the maximum voltage allowed by your airline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eNotes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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. 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