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The Valley of Roses
Morocco
Morocco
Here is a chance to experience Morocco on horseback – and this time with all the comforts. Four star hotels and 5 star camps will be your overnights on this trip. All with a professional crew and superb chef, who will personally take care of you. The days are full of interesting riding across interesting countryside on superb horses. More advanced riders get to canter across the widen open valleys and the less experienced rider will have the opportuinity to explore with a separate guide. Every night you come to a set up comfortable camp with spacious tents – each with 2 beds complete with regular bedding. Here you will certainly sleep like in “1001 nights”. Superb dinners are followed by music dance and Hammam visits. Certainly an unforgettable equestrian experience.
Come and explore the great wonders of Morocco’s South: Canyons, Desert, Wadis and more. The south side of the Atlas Mountains in direction of the Sahara soaks in the colors of the desert landscapes. Here and there the landscape is separated by rivers coming off the mountains. Here you will find the inhabitants of the desolate landscape that turns into wonderful green oasis. In the middle of these oriental gardens you come across impressive rock formations and castles. The area has almost not tourism and you will be greeted as friends by the hospitable nomadic Berber families.
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Meeting:
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Ouarzazate
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Airport:
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Ouarzazate
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Transfer:
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Ouarzazate
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Riders:
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8 riders
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12 riders
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Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2010
Rates include:
Deluxe hotel and camp accommodations, all gourmet meals, sightseeing, 5 riding days
| A | 2010 | 8 day trip, AP | 8d / 7n | €2225 | $3405 |
| Single supplement | €425 | $650 |
Transfer Option:
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2010
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Transfer from Ouarzazate airport included
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Day 1: Meeting in Quarzazate at 1 PM. After lunch we drive by mini bus in direction of Skoura (20 miles) where you will check into a typical Kasbah. The historic fort from the 13th century was exquisitely renovated. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: After breakfast to meet your horses and off we go riding in direction of the Atlas Mountains. We stop for lunch at an Oasis that provides some well deserved shade for horse and rider. The evening camp is situation at a creek at the edge of a mountain village. Relax and enjoy one of the many culinary highlights of your trip tonight.
Day 3: Today we cross several mountain villages and get to know more about the day to day life of these original people. We ride further along the Atlas until we reach a high plateau, where we stop for lunch and enjoy a superb view over the whole countryside. The afternoon will bring several more mountain villages before reaching camp in the early evening.
Day 4: First we will follow a dried out river bed before we reach the villages of the Ikandoules tribes. Lunch is on a nice plateau. The afternoon is a nice ride along the plateau before reaching camp for the night.
Day 5: We leave the plateau and descend into a wonderful valley, where we stop for lunch. Here we can gaze towards the snow capped peaks of the impressive Atlas. We then ride through impressive canyons, along lonely villages until we reach the immense Mogun Valley. We have to cross a river before reaching the camp for the night.
Day 6: Riding through a wonderful valley we again climb the mountains for a last magnificent view around lunch time. After lunch we say good bye to the horses and drive back to Quarzazate (1 hr), where we will overnight in a “Riad” – a especially beautiful and luxurious but still very much typical Moroccan hotel. Relax and enjoy !
Day 7: A day to rest, relax and sightsee Quarzazate and the impressive “Kasr de Tourirt” – once the residence of the Pascha of Marrakesh. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Departure after breakfast.
Meeting:
Ouarzazate
Airport:
Ouarzazate
Transfer:
Ouarzazate
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Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Arab and Berber
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Pace:
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Fast with many trots and canters
5-6 riding hrs
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Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(3
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3
out of 5) Intermediate
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Age:
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18
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Riders:
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Min
8 riders
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Max
12 riders
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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.
Passport and Visa Requirements:
PassportsPassport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart.Passport NoteVisitors should ensure that their passports are stamped when they ent. more
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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Lodgings will be in four-star hotels and deluxe camps.
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.
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Tack:
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English
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Horses:
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Arab and Berber
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Pace:
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Fast with many trots and canters
5-6 riding hrs
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Trot |
Canter |
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Level:
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(3
to
3
out of 5) Intermediate
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Age:
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Min
18
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Riders:
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Min
8 riders
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Max
12 riders
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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.
Passports
Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart.
Passport Note
Visitors should ensure that their passports are stamped when they enter the country.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months.
Visa Note
(a) Visa extensions are possible upon request at the nearest police station. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
Yes |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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The Valley of Roses
Tour Code: PG-MCTR
8 days /
7 nights
~$3,405.00
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Tack:
English
Horses:
Arab and Berber
Pace:
Fast with many trots and canters
5-6 ...
Trot, Canter,
Airport:
Ouarzazate
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