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Sable d'Or - Southern Morocco
Morocco
Morocco
Morocco covers 2,900 km of Atlantic coastline and there are four major mountain ranges: the High Atlas, the Middle Atlas, the Anti Atlas and the Rif. Morocco is a land of extreme contrasts; from the Sahara Desert in the South, the deep gorges and the high peaks of the Atlas to the lush plains in the North. Our ride in the south starts in Agadir and offers long gallops along sandy roads - it take us through many deserted villages with their labyrinths of cactuses. A world of rich plantations, oueds and on the other side the sometimes dry and barren land in front of the AntiAtlas. Rocky fields where only a few herbs can grow, Berber women in colorful clothes. At the seaside we will gallop for hours and hours just before losing our breath, carried by the speed and vigor of our horses. It is an exotic journey which will take you from one Berber village to the other.
Highlights
Agadir
Tiznit, city of silver artisans
Fertile plain of the Souss river
Galloping across sandy beaches
Bird reservation at Oued Souss
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Meeting:
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Agadir
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Airport:
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Agadir
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Transfer:
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Agadir
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Riders:
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4 riders
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8 riders
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Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2009 | 2010 | 2011
Rates include:
Accommodations - 3 nights in hotels and 4 nights camping, meals, 6 riding days
| A | 2009 | 8 day trip, AP | 8d / 7n | €1075 | $1615 |
Transfer Option:
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2009
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Transfer from Agadir included
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Fly into Agadir Airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. A driver with a sign with your name on it will pick you up.
Day 1 Arrival at the airport of Agadir. Please tell us your hour of expected arrival so we can get you at the airport. We will have dinner at the hotel and sleep there. Day 2 Wee will meet our horses in the morning. Afterwards, we will start the day by riding across the fertile plain of the Souss with many beautiful sandy roads allowing many gallops. In this region, the vegetables are grown in greenhouses to protect them against too big changes in temperature. Like this, you can have tomatoes, potatoes and courgettes all year round even in winter! Between the greenhouses are some open fields where dry bushes are growing that the people here are using to feed their sheep and goats. the camp is outside the last villages. an immense plain goes until the mountains on the horizon. Day 3 Long sandy roads that never end take us from one Berber village to the next one. Here, made out of red clay, the walls are mostly hidden by cactus bushes, but you may see that behind every cactus a pair of curious eyes will look at us wherever we go, as horse and riders are very a very unusual sight in these regions. Under the hot sun, the farmers here are only capable of growing a few crops but basically they are living most of the time on their livestock of sheep and goats, taken care of by young children or old people. Day 4 Today we will leave the fertile plains of the Souss to descend into the rocky and deserted hills, filled with cactus fields and bushes. The Berber people in this region live basically on the production of oil from the nuts of the local Argantrees and on the sheep that they raise. It's surprising to see the little goats being able to climb in the bushes here to get the few leaves that are still left. The stop at noon will be at the side of the lake, located between the mountains. In the afternoon we will continue our way between the hills under the pleasant chanting of birds. We will spend the night at the shore of the lake Youssef Ibn Tachafine. Day 5 Today we climb over the hills of Tachilla that will give us one more view of the blue waters of the lake before we will head for the region of Tiznit. The landscape will vary between dry sand dunes, big rocky plains and a deep canyon we have to cross. We will leave the horses in a small village and a car will take us to the city of Tiznit, which is very famous for his silverworks. In the afternoon we will visit the Medina of Tiznit and you have time to look at the Silver work. We will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel in Tiznit. Day 6 Return to the horses who spent the night outside Tiznit. In the morning we cross the stony plane towards the Atlantic. After the first hour we reach a wood of succulents and cactuses. This wild part is very impressive and often we have to search for the way. Finally we come to the last hill. A fresh wind blows over from the Atlantic. long gallops over the sandy plane brings us to the Atlantic. We follow sometimes on sandy ways sometimes on the beach and enjoy the waves. Picnic is beside the Atlantic on top of the coast. In the afternoon many long gallops brings us to the camp on the Atlantic coast. Day 7 The entire morning we will follow the coast of the Atlantic ocean, going once in a while into the dunes and low hills nearby. The morning ride will end on a enormous deserted beach where we will have the chance for a real race. Only the cries of the seagulls and the sound of the waves break the silence in this area. Waves of birds, seagulls and pink flamingos will make way as our horses are racing neck by neck. Before lunch, we will reach the oued Souss that is also a big bird reservation and their chants will accompany us for a long time. picnic will be in the middle of a big eucalyptus forest. Slowly we will come back to civilization After an emotional goodbye with our horses, we will be driven back towards the hotel where we will share our last meal and sleep for the night. Day 8 Departure after breakfast.
Subject to change
Meeting:
Agadir
Airport:
Agadir
Transfer:
Agadir
Fly into Agadir Airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. A driver with a sign with your name on it will pick you up.
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Tack:
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English trekking
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Horses:
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Arab, Berber stallions & mares
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Pace:
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5 to 7 riding hrs per day.
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
Gallop |
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Level:
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(3
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Riders:
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4 riders
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8 riders
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Horses: Mares and stallions of Arab-Berber origin. They aren’t as big as European or American horses, but they are very surefooted and strong and are used to our climate. The stallions are just horses that have a natural leadership urge for "group care" and they do not like to stray too far from the group. When you ride a stallion, you should also pay attention not to get too close to another stallion. They are just as soft in the mouth as the other horses but we would only ask you to pay attention to the other horses. Pace: Fast with many trots and canters
Daily Riding: 5-6 riding hrs
Level: Good Intermediate We ride between 5 and 8 hours per day with mares and stallions, so basically you should be a rider with a good stamina and have some common sense
Horses and Guides: Driss and Rena Erroudani started their riding tours with Hidden Trails in the year 1993, but have been organizing treks on horseback in Morocco since 1982. Rena, once a schoolteacher in Switzerland, came to Meknes in the year 1984 to realize her dream of living in harmony with horses and nature. In love with Morocco and its inhabitants, she'll help you discover another Morocco, away from the beaten track, authentic and enchanting, as your guide on the treks. Driss is a riding instructor who used to work for the National Studfarm of Meknes. He has more than 25 years of experience with horses and he has taught a great many students (a lot of them French) who for the most part have gone on to be high level riders). Together they will help you to realize your passion for horses.
The horses are of Arabian Berber descent: small but shurefooted and possessing great courage and stamina. In Morocco you ride with fairly severe bits -- please ride with a soft hand, but constant contact !
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
Days might be between 18 - 25 degrees C. Sometimes there is mist in the morning or rarely some rain- then the temperature goes down to 10 - 15 degrees. Nights can be cold: 3 - 10 degrees.
Please pack the following: warm sleeping bag, torch at night, comfortable riding clothes, riding boots you might also walk for little moments, clothes for the days in the hotels, warm pullover and jacket at night, rain clothes! sun hut, suncream, towel, swimming suit for pools in hotel or the Atlantik, water bottle for saddle bag, if you like eistee or Vitamin C for your water bottle, some medicaments in case of necessary, bottle of whisky for evenings if you like, old horse article and old clothes is always welcome.
Mattresses are provided in tents, but not sleeping bags. If you need a pillow, bring one along.
ATTENTION LADIES: IN ORDER NOT TO OFEND MUSLIM CUSTOMS, PLEASE DO NOT WEAR SEE-THROUGH BLOUSES, TANK TOPS OR SHORTS IN THE CITIES AND VILLAGES.
Men can wear shorts anywhere. We find it handy to bring a belt pack in which to put small items and camera while riding. Every horse has a saddle bag for necessaries such as paperback books and cards (which you may want during the lunch breaks) and your water bottle (very important that you bring a water bottle).
A 'seat saver' may add to your comfort while riding.
If you have any old clothes or horse supplies that you no longer need- these are always welcome!
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....this list is only a guideline for you |
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| Travel documents and Voucher |
| Flight tickets |
| Passport |
| Visa (check with your consulate) |
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| RIDING GEAR |
| Comfortable light weight riding breeches |
| Long or short riding boots (not rubber) you may need to walk in them |
| Long sleeved cotton shirts |
| Riding helmet (recommended for all trips) |
| Light riding gloves |
| Hat (with chin strap) for sun protection |
| Raingear |
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| PERSONAL CLOTHING |
| Jacket or sweater for cool evenings |
| Cotton blouses/shirts |
| Jeans |
| Shorts |
| Underwear and socks |
| Pyjama |
| Jogging suit |
| Tennis shoes |
| Swimsuit |
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| ADDITIONAL THINGS TO BRING |
| Personal Toiletries |
| Flashlight or Torch |
| Warm Sleeping bag |
| Pillow |
| Towel |
| Insect protection |
| Personal medications |
| Sore cream (for an emergency) |
| Camera and enough extra film and batteries |
| Lighter or matches |
| Sun glasses with strap |
| Sun Hat |
| Sun block |
| Pocket knife |
Canteen or water bottle or camelback . You will need to buy extra drinking water. |
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alma kennedy
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1/22/2008
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You will spend 3 nights in hotel accommodations and 4 nights in tent camps.
Hotels
Agadir Hotel Sud Bahia or similar
Tiznit Hotel Tiznit or similar
Camp
You overnight in comfortable tent camps. There is usually a mess tent for meals and you sleep in dome tents with ground mattress. Bring your own sleeping bag.
Meals: There is a mix of food- some "western food" and some very good local specialites! Some days a car will meet you for lunch and on 2 days there is a picnik- you will take the food with you in your saddle bags.
Not included in the ride: --drinks in the hotels and alcoholic drinks in the camp.
Horses: Mares and stallions of Arab-Berber origin. They aren’t as big as European or American horses, but they are very surefooted and strong and are used to our climate. The stallions are just horses that have a natural leadership urge for "group care" and they do not like to stray too far from the group. When you ride a stallion, you should also pay attention not to get too close to another stallion. They are just as soft in the mouth as the other horses but we would only ask you to pay attention to the other horses. Pace: Fast with many trots and canters
Daily Riding: 5-6 riding hrs
Level: Good Intermediate We ride between 5 and 8 hours per day with mares and stallions, so basically you should be a rider with a good stamina and have some common sense
Horses and Guides: Driss and Rena Erroudani started their riding tours with Hidden Trails in the year 1993, but have been organizing treks on horseback in Morocco since 1982. Rena, once a schoolteacher in Switzerland, came to Meknes in the year 1984 to realize her dream of living in harmony with horses and nature. In love with Morocco and its inhabitants, she'll help you discover another Morocco, away from the beaten track, authentic and enchanting, as your guide on the treks. Driss is a riding instructor who used to work for the National Studfarm of Meknes. He has more than 25 years of experience with horses and he has taught a great many students (a lot of them French) who for the most part have gone on to be high level riders). Together they will help you to realize your passion for horses.
The horses are of Arabian Berber descent: small but shurefooted and possessing great courage and stamina. In Morocco you ride with fairly severe bits -- please ride with a soft hand, but constant contact !
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Tack:
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English trekking
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Horses:
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Arab, Berber stallions & mares
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Pace:
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5 to 7 riding hrs per day.
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Walk |
Trot |
Canter |
Gallop |
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Level:
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(3
to
3
out of 5) Stong Intermediate
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Riders:
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Min
4 riders
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Max
8 riders
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Horses: Mares and stallions of Arab-Berber origin. They aren’t as big as European or American horses, but they are very surefooted and strong and are used to our climate. The stallions are just horses that have a natural leadership urge for "group care" and they do not like to stray too far from the group. When you ride a stallion, you should also pay attention not to get too close to another stallion. They are just as soft in the mouth as the other horses but we would only ask you to pay attention to the other horses. Pace: Fast with many trots and canters
Daily Riding: 5-6 riding hrs
Level: Good Intermediate We ride between 5 and 8 hours per day with mares and stallions, so basically you should be a rider with a good stamina and have some common sense
Horses and Guides: Driss and Rena Erroudani started their riding tours with Hidden Trails in the year 1993, but have been organizing treks on horseback in Morocco since 1982. Rena, once a schoolteacher in Switzerland, came to Meknes in the year 1984 to realize her dream of living in harmony with horses and nature. In love with Morocco and its inhabitants, she'll help you discover another Morocco, away from the beaten track, authentic and enchanting, as your guide on the treks. Driss is a riding instructor who used to work for the National Studfarm of Meknes. He has more than 25 years of experience with horses and he has taught a great many students (a lot of them French) who for the most part have gone on to be high level riders). Together they will help you to realize your passion for horses.
The horses are of Arabian Berber descent: small but shurefooted and possessing great courage and stamina. In Morocco you ride with fairly severe bits -- please ride with a soft hand, but constant contact !
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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Sable d'Or - Southern Morocco
Tour Code: PG-MRS8
8 days /
7 nights
~$1,615.00
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Accomodation
Tack:
English trekking
Horses:
Arab, Berber stallions & mares
Pace:
5 to 7 riding hrs per day.
Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop,
Airport:
Agadir
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