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The Splendors of Marrakech is centered on discovery the authenticity of
Moroccan culture and landscape. On this excursion we are surrounded by
breath taking mountain landscapes, the plateau of Kik, eucalyptus
forests, pink bay-trees, and the sights of the lake Lallah Takerkoust,
where we spend one night. During this trip we also enjoy a lunch at the
famous village of Ouirgane. Of course, we also enjoy a shopping trip in
Marrakech and two nights in a Riad.
Three nights of this tour are spent in a hotel, while four nights are
spent camping in the desert.
The camp: Roomy tents with two beds each comprised of linens,
cloths, covers, pillows, a bedside table and lighting. During camp, the
meals are served in a large tent with typical European tables and chairs
and standard hotel crockery. There are also one or two restroom tents
and one or two shower tents, based on the number of participants.
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Rates include deluxe hotel and camp accommodations, all gourmet meals,
5 riding days
8 days/ 7 nights $ 2,995
Single: +$575
-- based on
€ 2,125
/ € 400
2008 Dates:
04/27-05/04
06/07-06/14 09/20-09/27
see availability
Meeting: Marakesh
Transfer: included from Marakesh airport
Level:
Low
Intermediate ++
Tack:
English trekking
Horses:
Arab and
Berb
Pace: Moderate with trots and canters,
about 5 riding hours per day
Min/Max Riders: 8-12
Note: Minimum age is 18.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive in Marrakech at 10:30 am where we check in to the
hotel and enjoy lunch downtown in a restaurant close to Jemaa el
Fnaa. Afterwards, we meet our horses and take a short one hour
right. We eat dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 2: Today we travel 8 km from Marrakech to Has Mbark. We eat
our picnic lunch in Tamsloumt. We spend the evening close to an oued
at Moulay Driss.
Day 3: In the morning we depart for the lake Lallah Takerkoust,
where we lunch at mid day in a small restaurant. We set up a bivouac
at Laazib in the evening; Laazib is a small village drowned in the
greenery.
Day 4: We explore the Atlas buttresses surrounded, surrounded by
superb mountain landscapes. Today we have extraordinary scenic views
of the lake and we cross the plateau of Kik, where we eat lunch. In
the evening, we assemble the bivouac close to a wadi and beneath
trees.
Day 5: Today we traverse the mountains until we reach the
village of Ouirgane, where we stop for lunch. In the evening, we
settle on top of a plateau with a superb scenic view on the gorges
of Ouirgane.
Day 6: We continue on traveling with the lake still part of the
landscape. We lunch in Larguame on the edge of a gigantic canyon.
Heading back to the lake, we leave the horses to come back to
Marrakesh on a minibus. We eat dinner and spend the night at the
hotel.
Day 7: We enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for
a tour of the city and shopping in the souks. We enjoy lunch in
downtown Marrakesh. We head back to the hotel for dinner and
overnight.
Day 8: We eat breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a free morning.
After our last lunch in downtown Marrakesh we return to the airport
around 2 pm.
The Team
The guide, Corinne, certified Guide of Equestrian excursions,
accompanies the entire tour. There is also a Moroccan guide who assists
her.
The rest of the team is composed of:
- a French physician, Dr. Martin, who follows the excursion in an
assistance vehicle.
- a chief of logistics who directs the intendance
- a chef and his cook assistant
- a stableman
- a camp assembling/disassembling team
The team speaks French, English and Moroccan.
Meals
All meals at the hotel, including a special welcome evening and an
animated goodbye evening.
During the ride: Continental breakfast and traditional Moroccan
breakfasts, picnic lunches (salads, BBQ) or in typical restaurants,
dinners are cooked by our chef and his assistants.
Cavalry and saddle
The horses are Arab-berbs specialized for this type of excursion.
They are particularly well maintained, accustomed to working together,
patient and reliable. These horses are selected on the spot by your
French guide. The saddles are English or excursion saddles.
The Equestrian Level
A rider must be at ease at all paces, and it is helpful if they have
had previous experience on riding tours. The pace will be primarily the
step, some trots, and some walking horse in hand. There is some
unrestrained gallops, when the conditions allow it.
The presence of two horse guides makes it possible to separate the group
to respect the rate/rhythm of each rider.
The Climate
The local climate is pleasant and hot (between 15 °C and 35 °C,
according to the period). On the other hand, in winter, the nights are a
little bit cool! (Close to 5 °C)
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