Horseback Exploration Tour to Sidi Kaouki, Morocco

May 6 to May 9, 2025

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Horseback Exploration Tour to Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
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Embark on an unforgettable horseback adventure in Morocco, perfect for beginners and ideal for first-time riders. This trail ride offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the beauty of Morocco’s diverse landscapes, from rolling hills to stunning Atlantic coastlines.

This tour is available year-round and requires a minimum of 2 participants, allowing you to explore the region at your own pace and comfort. You'll ride on endurance-rich Berber horses known for their legendary balance, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride for all levels of experience.

The round trip includes a day spent exploring the charming hinterland and another riding along the breathtaking beaches of the Atlantic coast, offering a unique blend of mountainous terrain and seaside beauty. For a truly immersive experience, you'll overnight in a cozy bivouac in Sidi Kaouki, where the true spirit of Moroccan hospitality shines.

From May to September, you’ll have the extraordinary opportunity to swim in the crystal-clear waters with the horses, a magical experience that blends adventure with tranquility. And, of course, you’ll enjoy galloping on the beach, a thrilling highlight of the tour!

The bivouacs are equipped to offer a high level of comfort with a food tent, a shower tent with hot water, and a toilet tent, making your stay as comfortable as possible. For accommodations, you can choose to stay all together in a large Moroccan tent, set up by our team, or opt for privacy in small igloo tents for 1-2 people. Should you desire your own space, feel free to ask the team for a personal tent each night.

This is more than just a horseback tour – it’s an immersive journey through Morocco, offering a perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation.

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"Incredible experience. Very professional team, while being relaxed and knowing how to put you at ease. The place is incredible, the horses magnificent, perfectly maintained. Only one desire, to repeat the experience."

- Lemetayer F, (As seen on TripAdvisor)

"Very well accompanied, during the walk along the beach! Really great atmosphere during the whole walk! UNFORGETTABLE scenery."

- Romane A, (As seen on TripAdvisor)

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About The Host
Sophie and Najib

Sophie and Najib

Sophie

She discovered Morocco on horseback and has never left it since! She practiced horse riding at club level for 15 years and then started to discover the world on horseback. She has also led many horse rides along the bridle paths of France. She ensures coordination and logistics, takes on the role of Webmaster, and accompanies some trials. She will be able to inform you about the camps, the trails, the team, and the horses (their character, what you need to know when riding a stallion …). She manages all booking requests and will help you to organize your stay with us.

Najib

Najib was born and grew up in a small village on the outskirts of Essaouira and has an unrivaled knowledge of the area. His training and passion for horses began at the age of 14 when he began working for the French society, UCPA. During this 4year period, he gained experience leading many horse riding holidays. He then furthered upon this experience by working at The Palmeraie horse riding center in Marrakech for 3 years. It was there where he gained his professional qualifications. He then decided to return to his home town where he now organizes horse rides and trails around the local area. With his calm and gentle nature, he will astonish you with his professionalism and local knowledge which he will impart to you through the course of your activity.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at the airport in Essaouira or Marrakech and transfer to Essaouira (20 minutes or 3 hours drive). Check-in in a small riad in the middle of the old town. Depending on your arrival time, you now have the opportunity to explore the town on your own and have something to eat for dinner. Dinner is not included, but there is something for every taste at the numerous street stalls or in the restaurants. Overnight stay in the riad.

Day 2

The ride will depart from Diabat in the early morning after meeting the team and of course the horses. You will ride along a river, the Wadi Ksob, whose banks are covered with beautiful vegetation, and then through the village of El Ghazoua. Then you will follow small paths through the middle of the Moroccan countryside; on the way we will see many argan trees. Lunch will be a picnic. After a rest, we will reach various Berber villages via a narrow path that leads through an argan forest. At the end of the day we will arrive in the village of Sidi Kaouki, where you can gallop on the secluded beaches. You will spend the night in tents on the beach of Sidi Kaouki. Dinner will be served in the bivouac and prepared by our cook. After setting up your tent, you can relax and enjoy the starry sky.

Day 3

After a hearty breakfast with a view of the sea, you get back in the saddle and ride along the sea on the beach towards Essaouira. Here you will see huge sand dunes, which are unique in this region, and you can enjoy beautiful gallops again and again. You pass through a small fishing village and then ride towards a small Berber village on a cliff. After a picnic in a small bay, where you can swim wonderfully at low tide, the ride continues to the Cap Sim lighthouse. You cross the dunes on a small path. The view gives you the impression of being in the desert, but the sea is hidden just behind the last dune. You keep seeing small fishing villages right on the beach. Then you continue through a eucalyptus and mimosa forest, which is located between the beach and the village of Diabat, and through the ruins of the old Sultan's palace back to the riding stables. Return in the late afternoon. Additional overnight stay and dinner (not included in the price) or overnight stay in the Riad if you have booked the optional transfer. Dinner is not included. Overnight stay in the Riad.

Day 4

Transfer to Essaouira on Marrakech airport depending on departure time (20 mins or 3 hours drive) and return flight (not included in the price).

Things to keep in mind

If you have to cancel your booking, we will keep a part of the amounts already paid as follows:

– more than 30 days before departure: 30% of the total amount will be kept

– 30-21 days before departure: 50% of the total amount will be kept

– 20-10 days before departure: 75% of the total amount will be kept

– 9 days before departure up to the departure day: 100% of the total amount will be kept

Not being present at the meeting time or place will be considered a cancellation. In this case, 100% of the total amount will be kept.

If you abort or stop a trail for any reason, you will not be refunded.

Price:

Our prices are VAT included.

This price includes:

– Your return transfers from/to your arrival airport (Marrakesh / Marrakech, Agadir or Essaouira) / Essaouira and 2 nights in a riad in the medina of Essaouira (meals not included except breakfasts).

– A horse trail/hike with full board and bottles of water, the provision of the equipment for the camps, the assistance of a guide during the trails and a driver who will transport all personal equipment and material and the presence of a cook throughout the circuit. The rental of a horse or a camel and all related equipment (saddle, bridle, saddlebags, helmet).

Booking:

The booking is confirmed after receipt of a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total amount for your stay, the reminder should be paid at least 3 weeks before departure. For last-minute booking (i.e., one month before departure, we will ask the payment of the total for your stay at the time of booking. We will provide our bank details at this time. The fees related to the bank transfer of money are for the sender (fees to be checked with your bank).

Insurance:

You are liable of your participation in sport activities and you should check before departure whether you are able to participate depending on your physical condition or riding experience. Our prices do not include an insurance with medical assistance and repatriation. You can take an insurance for sport trips in foreign countries from numerous companies in your country before departure from 10 euros so do not hesitate to contact your insurer before departure.

Horse Riding:

Helmets provided for all riders

Rider weight limit: Approximately 85 kg

Overnight Stay in the Bivouac:

Please bring your own sleeping bag

A bivouac permit is required by local authorities, necessitating registration at least 2 weeks before departure. For last-minute bookings, alternative accommodation in guesthouses is available.