Horse Trekking

Exploring Morocco on horseback is a wonderful way of getting off the beaten track and experiencing the stunning landscapes of the country. The length of rides available varies from a half day to week long treks.

Although all of our horse trekking guides and facilities have public liability insurance, clients taking part in treks should ensure that they have suitable clothing, are sufficiently fit and appropriately insured for accidents, medical repatriation, mountain rescue and repatriation helicopter.

Locations

The Marrakech Region

In the Palmery of Marrakech just 30 minutes from the city centre.

In the High Atlas Mountains near Marrakech (1 hour) and on its southern edge near Ouarzazate (4 hours south of Marrakech).

The Atlantic Coast

From Essaouira (2.5 hours from Marrakech) for the beaches, dunes, forest and the foothills of High Atlas mountains.

From Agadir (4 hours south west of Marrakech) for Atlantic coast, dunes and foothills of High Atlas mountains.

The Deep Desert

The kasbah lined valleys east of Ouarzazate (4 hours from Marrakech).

The palmeries and dunes between Zagora and at M’Hamid (7.5 - 9 hours from Marrakech).

Experience Levels

We cater for a variety of abilities: if you are a less experienced rider we would recommend our treks in the Marrakech region since they only use mares; elsewhere stallions are widely ridden since it is illegal to castrate horses in Morocco. We are informed that stallions are safe to ride and that the horses are very carefully trained, but you may wish to seek further advice on this matter.

Accommodation and Meals

Group sizes vary: for longer treks, your first night is in a hotel or guest house and subsequently is normally in tents or occasionally simple Berber homes. Tents are either modern tents for 2 people or sharing a large traditional tent sleeping about 6 people, whichever you prefer.

Food is good quality tasty traditional fare prepared over camp fires on the overnight treks.

Note that if the minimum group size is larger than your party we can often offer you a place with others, especially if you have some flexibility on dates of travel.

For further advice please ask for the experienced riders on our staff who know Morocco, the staff and the horses well. Please contact us on 01239 710814 or 0845 345 7195 (local call rate).