HORSE RIDING IN MOROCCO
Horseback trail rides in Morocco. Explore the Berber villages at the foot of the Atlas Mountains with lush vegetation contrasting with rock formations, or the desert in winter. Cap Rando has selected the most beautiful horse riding trips in Morocco. Our horseback trail rides in Morocco will make you escape from the modern world and you will discover the traditions of this extraordinary Morocco.
Moroccans are known for their hospitality, practicing a moderate, open and tolerant Islam. Friendship gestures until parties will mark your welcome. There is no better way than to explore this beautiful country on horseback. Our equestrian guides will take you to the most remote areas and will make you discover the culture of Morocco on horseback. Equestrian adventures in Morocco that you will never forget.
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Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE PARADISE VALLEYS
A loop trail ride in the High Atlas,North of Agadir. You leave the Atlantic coast to reach altitudes close to 2000m. Splendid views of the deep valleys and banks, rides in canyons, in the heart of palm groves, on trails frequented only by villagers. Some foot crossings are inevitable. The mountain sides are covered with terraced almond trees and aromatic plants (thyme, lavender, rosemary ...) that allow Berber populations to produce excellent honey. The villages (douars) on the mountain side, or in the palm groves which border the wadis, in the bottom of valleys, are built in stones, the roofs are in mud. The nights planned at the inhabitant…
Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY
The landscapes are all in contrast to the foot of the central High Atlas. From the large palm grove of Skoura, oasis, almond groves and open valleys follow one another before the austere plateaus of Ait Zaghar dominated by M'Goun. It is the territory of the tribes of Imghrane and Ikandoulne, where small lost douars are hidden in the scenery. Still a few arid and desert areas giving the surrounding area a desert look, and you join the Valley of Roses, one of the most enchanting region of the Great South Morocco. You discover the gardens of the Atlas, with their beautiful kasbahs of ocher earth and their thousands of roses delimiting the…
Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE SAGHRO DJEBEL
Between mountains and desert, between the Dades valley and the Drâa valley, Jebel Saghro is a volcanic massif of great beauty. Its gorges, towers and rocky peaks are strangely reminiscent of the landscapes of the Hoggar desert. Naked landscapes that hide some green valleys covered with almond trees, oleander, fig and palm trees. During the season, small fields of cereal crops can be observed. Its highest point is the Kouadouch, at about 2600 m altitude. These countries, apparently inhospitable, nevertheless provide a haven for the herds of goats or camels that the nomads of the tribe of Ait Atta accompany from the high plateaux of the chain…
Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE MOGADOR RIDE
Horseback riding in Morocco: Between Aghroud and Essouira (formerly called Mogador), this horseback ride will introduce you to two aspects of Morocco. In a first part, on the foothills of the High Atlas, you will discover vast panoramas on the surrounding valleys and a vegetation composed of thuja, carob trees, and lower, a succession of palm groves, almond gardens and olive trees. In the second part, on the Atlantic coast, the relief is softened and the hills are dotted with argan trees. You will finally reach Essouira by large deserted beaches. Rocked by the trade winds, Essaouira is the favorite place of artists and musicians of all…
Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE
Horseback trail ride in Morocco. The first part of this horseback ride in Morocco, you will discover the immense palm grove of the Draa Valley. This grove is dotted with small gardens surrounding fortified villages (ksours) built of adobe and generously decorated pink. The second part allows us to cross large areas sometimes covered with dunes (erg), sometimes rocky (reg), premises of the great Sahara. Each day offers a different vision of the desert. The unusual encounters are frequent. Some Tuareg families, surrounded by herds of goats and camels, the tents are only human presence in these arid places. Starry nights are exceptional beauty…
Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE SACRED OASIS
Horseback riding in Morocco. The Great Moroccan South separates the Saghro massif from the dune formations that appear in the west of the Oued Draa. At the gates of the great desert, the Moroccan Sahara is crossed by many nomads. This horseback trail ride is ideal to approach the desert wild life. A very varied itinerary, between dunes, arid plateaus, oases, palm groves, and superb kasbahs, which will allow you to immerse yourself during a few days in the desert life.
Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE ATLAS CASBAH RIDE
A horseback ride in the Moroccan Atlas on the ancient Berber paths of the beautiful Ounila valley, between the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet. This ride in Morocco on the salt trail takes you to discover beautiful fortified villages in adobe. Built to protect caravans against the attacks of looters, they streak on the caravan trail that connected southern Morocco to Marrakech. With a variety of landscapes in the colors of ocher and red earth, terraced crops and green gardens, or oleanders bordering small canyons. Landscapes that inspired Jacques Majorelle, the painter of the Kasbahs. Welcoming population, beauty of the…
Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : THE ESSAOUIRA ROUND IN RIADS AND GUEST HOUSES
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Country
Morocco has a rich culture so different from ours, which seems very exotic to us. Arab, Berber, African and European influences have made Morocco fascinating to visit. Discover Morocco on horseback, on the Atlantic coast and its beaches, in the Atlas mountain, or in the desert. Morocco reveals its secrets if you take the trouble to go to the other side. Morocco is a country with a tremendous sense of hospitality. Morocco offers magnificent landscapes, between sea and mountains (sometimes snowy), green valleys and fertile plains, plateaus that play with all the shades of yellow, ocher and red, not to mention the desert and the mountains, oasis. The equestrian rider, in search of encounters, nature and wide open spaces, is always satisfied.
Weather
WHEN TO GO ON HORSEBACK TO MOROCCO:
Morocco offers different climates (Mediterranean, oceanic or continental) with generally mild winters and hot summers. Inland, the climate is dry and in the mountains, the climate is more continental. In Marrakech, temperatures vary from 19 ° C in winter in January to reach 37 ° C in summer.
Thanks to strong sunshine and temperatures that can reach 19 ° C in winter in Marrakech, Morocco is a destination that can be discovered all year round.
- On the Mediterranean coast, the climate is quite mild in winter with some rains and the summers are rather dry, hot and sunny. In January, the thermometer is close to 17 ° C, while in summer it is closer to 30 ° C.
- On the Atlantic coast, the climate is almost identical with 22 ° C in Agadir in January and 30 ° C in August. For swimming, the water temperature is cool and does not exceed 21 ° C in summer.
- In Marrakech, the climate is warmer, especially in summer when temperatures can exceed 40 ° C. Avoid this period to explore the city, prefer the cooler seasons.
- To cool off, head to the mountainous regions of the Atlas where you can make beautiful horseback rides. The rains in summer are rather weak. These mountainous regions should be avoided in winter, as it can be cold and snow is often present.
To avoid the sweltering heat of summer, prefer a trip to Morocco in the spring or fall. If you are planning a horseback ride, summer will be a good season in the Atlas and on the coast. In winter, enjoy the Moroccan desert. Morocco can therefore be visited all year round!
Useful informations
ACCESS FORMALITIES TO MOROCCO:
For enter in Morocco, you must have a valid passport, covering your entire stay. Passport is compulsory. Admission to Moroccan territory is no longer possible with a national identity card.
On arrival, it should be checked that the passport has been endorsed by the border police authorities (mention of a number during a first visit and entry stamp, under penalty of being illegally staying) .
Foreign nationals who are not residents of Morocco, whether they are subject to a visa formality or not, must be provided, on their arrival in Morocco, with their return ticket and proof of sufficient means of subsistence during their stay in Morocco.
HEALTH:
You must have an assistance contract and insurance to cover all medical expenses (including surgery and hospitalization) and medical repatriation, at the risk of not having access to care, including life-threatening emergency. These costs can in no case be covered by the embassy or consulates general on site. Check the validity of your contract in Morocco and the medical coverage you have. Hospitals can claim full payment of medical costs before patients are discharged, subject to legal proceedings.
No vaccination is mandatory but some vaccinations are recommended; make sure you are up to date with your regular immunizations. The update of diphtheria-tetanus-poliomyelitis (DTP) vaccination is recommended, especially tetanus for equestrian activities in rural areas.
Dates
| Départ | Destination | Titre | From | Infos | Durée |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE | 900€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE | 900€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE | 900€ | CONFIRMED DEPARTURE | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE | 900€ | CONFIRMED DEPARTURE | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE | 900€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY | 870€ | CONFIRMATION ON PROCESS | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY | 870€ | CONFIRMATION ON PROCESS | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY | 870€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY | 870€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY | 870€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE PARADISE VALLEYS | 850€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ESSAOUIRA ROUND IN RIADS AND GUEST HOUSES | 1250€ | ON REQUEST FOR MIN. 4 RIDERS BETWEEN MAY 15 AND JUNE 30 | 8 jours 7 nuits - 6 jours à cheval au Maroc |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE PARADISE VALLEYS | 850€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ESSAOUIRA ROUND IN RIADS AND GUEST HOUSES | 1250€ | ON REQUEST FOR MIN. 4 RIDERS BETWEEN MAY 15 AND JUNE 30 | 8 jours 7 nuits - 6 jours à cheval au Maroc |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE PARADISE VALLEYS | 850€ | CONFIRMED DEPARTURE | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE MOGADOR RIDE | 880€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE MOGADOR RIDE | 880€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE MOGADOR RIDE | 880€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE MOGADOR RIDE | 880€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE MOGADOR RIDE | 880€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE MOGADOR RIDE | 880€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE PARADISE VALLEYS | 850€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE PARADISE VALLEYS | 850€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY | 870€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY | 870€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE ROSE VALLEY | 870€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE SAGHRO DJEBEL | 870€ | 8 days 7 nights - 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE | 900€ | ||
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE SACRED OASIS | 920€ | 8 days 7 nights 6 days riding in Morocco | |
| - | MOROCCO | MOROCCO : THE DESERT RIDE | 900€ |