Horseback Trail Ride in MOROCCO : BERBER VILLAGES AND TAGHAZOUTE BAY

HORSEBACK RIDING TRAIL RIDE IN MOROCCO
INDICATIVE ITINERARY *

Day 1: Arrival in Morocco. Reception at Agadir airport, transfer to the hotel for a first night in Agadir.

Day 2: Iwlite - Tadrine. You start the trail ride at the horse farm in Iwlite, 10km northeast of Taghazoute. Then your horseback ride begins with a path that climbs into the first mountains overlooking the ocean. You cross a cultivated region dotted with small Berber villages (douars), then you reach the start of the green valley where you stop for the picnic. In the afternoon, you follow this valley to the Tadrine palm grove. Night in a guest house.

Day 3: Tadrine – Asserne. You leave towards the village of Ait Lahcen, then you begin a long climb to the Tizi pass, from where you have a panoramic view of the valley and the High Atlas mountains. Visit to an agricultural cooperative before lunch break, in a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon you continue your way to the Asserne campsite. Night camping or in bedroom depending on date.

Day 4: Asserne – Equestrian farm. After breakfast, visit a traditional souk. Then, departure on horseback via a path which takes you to a hill which offers a beautiful view of the Tamaroute valley. Then, you begin the descent to the Oued. Lunch break in the valley. In the afternoon, you climb towards the Aousgmourte pass, and continue your way to the equestrian farm. Night at the farm.

Day 5: Equestrian farm – Imi wadar beach. Start of the ride through fields and argan orchards, then crossing several Berber villages. You arrive at Aghroud beach for lunch. In the afternoon: small stage which ends with a gallop on Aghroud beach. Possibility of a camel ride at sunset on the beach. Night camping or in bedroom depending on date.

Jour 6: Imi wadar beach – Taghazoute. Your ride today takes place along the Atlantic coast: early in the morning, the ride begins on the Imi Wadar beach and Abouda beach. Then, via a path you climb to the village of Ikoz which overlooks the sea. You follow a downhill path you reach the small Madrague beach for lunch. In the afternoon, through an Argan forest, you arrive at the fishing village of Taghazoute. Night camping or in bedroom depending on date.

Day 7: Taghazoute – Horse farm. For your last day on horseback, you ride along the superb beaches of Taghazoute and Tamraghte, to the Devil's Rock. You enjoy long canters. Then, you leave the ocean, heading towards the mountains. Traditional lunch with locals. You arrive at the horse farm late in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel for the night.

Day 8: End of your horseback riding in Morocco after breakfast. Transfer to Agadir airport.

* The itinerary is given for information purposes only. It may be modified by the guide or the organizer for safety reasons, bad weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. These events beyond their control may modify the course of the hike but they will always do everything possible to provide the best solution, including by modifying the itineraries.