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Why travelling with Randocheval ?

MOROCCO : ATLAS MOUNTAINS TRAIL...

You will discover another Morocco to the rythm of Barb horses, in the Atlas Mountains close to Agadir. This trail will make you discover during 6 full days on horseback the best keeped secrets of the Atlais Mountains. If you are looking for the "nomad spirit", we will respond to your "desert call" with our other trail in western Morocco : the Sahara Trail toward Ouarzazate and Zagora (departure from november to march). And you want to discover sandy beaches from Agadir to Essaouira, we suggest you our Berber ride (departure from june to september)

ITINERARY

Day 1
Pick up at Agadir airport. Due to late arrivals, the dinner is not included.

Meeting with the guides and the tour leader of your trip. Night at the hotel.

Day 2
After breakfast, we will start our week ride by a first contact with our horses while riding on a large track into the direction of Ait Moussa to the foothill of the Anti-Atlas mountains.

Our first break lunch will be carried out in edge of sea, before the track goes uphill through a thuja bush to the bivouac of Tourarine. This area is famous for its argan forests. After a picnic break, we start to climb the mountain. Then, we reach Timzgou after crossing two passes. We build the camp under palm trees in Timzgou.

Day 3
Today, we discover the mountains and its beautiful landscapes, its oueds... The riding pace is slow. We cross almond plantations, and next follow the river before to join the disused souk of Ait Ahmed. Night under tent to Boutbokalte spring.

Day 4
This morning, we leave this magic valley in direction of the west. We follow the canal. The landcape is changing, less mountainous, but argan trees and cactus are still there. The pace is faster now as the tracks are largest. We reach the Massa plains and finally Tangrtand to spend the night. Night under tent.

Day 5

The area we cross this morning is irrigated. Next, the ground becomes sandy, and we reach the Oued Massa embouchure. You'll see the numerous birds nested in the rush of the oued border. Night into an eucalyptus forest near Sidi Rbat.

Day 6
The track follows now the Atlantic ocean on endless sandy beaches. You'll see on that way, some cave-dweller used by fisherman. We ride until the sinner village of Tifnit where grilled fishes are waiting for us. We ride again until Sidi Toile to spend the night in camp.

Day 7
For this last day with our horses, we ride on through on the shoreline and follow the reserve od Oued Souss to reach its embouchure. It's time to say good bye to your horse. Transfer to the hotel for the last night.

Day 8
Breakfast and transfer to Agadir airport, according to your flight schedule.

Important
All programmes above are indicative. They can be modified or rearranged for technical, safety or weather reasons.

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL

Horses and tack
In the most difficult ascents or slopes, on the rocky tracks, we will ask you to dismount in order to let your companion get its breath back. All our horses are barb horses, admirably suited to the mountain tracks. They have English or trail riding saddles.
We will ask you to contribute to the cohesion and the harmony of the group, that will assure the success of your trip, thanks to a positive and active participation to the inevitable tasks: grooming, harnessing and feeding the horses, taking down the camp in the morning.

Required riding experience

Our trail rides are dedicated to riders with good equestrian mastery. It is necessary to be confident at all paces. In the most difficult ascents or slopes, on the rocky tracks, we will ask you to dismount in order to let your companion get its breath back.
Sample day organization : after breakfast and collection of luggage and equipment, every day is usually structured as follows : 2h30-3h on horseback in the morning, picnic and 2h30-3h on horseback again. Children over 12 are accepted if accompanied by a riding adult.

YOUR GUIDES

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation
Most of the nights are spent in bivouac with basic comfort. In Agadir, you will sleep at the hotel. Depending on dates, you may also spend some nights in guest houses.
Riders booking alone will share a twin room with another person of the group. Accommodation in single room is possible at the hotel at additional cost to be paid directly on the spot (option to be asked at booking).

Provided gear
Tents and rubber mattress. Please note, the sleeping bags are not provided.
A detailled list will be provided prior to departure.

Meals
A copious breakfast in the morning, picnic for the lunch (grills, mixed salads, omelettes…). On the evening, you will eat, most of the time, typically Moroccan meals.

We will ask you to contribute to the cohesion and the harmony of the group, that will assure the success of your trip, thanks to a positive and active participation to the inevitable tasks: grooming, harnessing and feeding the horses, taking down the camp in the morning.

DATES AND RATES

Flights to Morocco

Please contact us to check the best available rate from your country.

BOOKING - INFORMATION

Contact Charlène for any enquiry !

PRATICAL INFORMATIONS

The weather is really nice, especially in spring and autumn. As we will spend some nights in the mountains, do not forget that night can be quite fresh.

During daytime, the weather is warmer, especially in june, july and august. Despite the ocean wind, you will meet temperatures over 30°C.

Formalities
Please check with your local ambassy.

Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.

We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus..