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Itinerary for Sable d'Or - Southern Morocco




Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival in Agadir
Please tell us your hour of expected arrival so we can collect you at the airport (pick up possible before 6pm only). Meet at the hotel for dinner for 7 pm (meeting is in the hotel lobby).
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Agadir


Day 2: Ride across plain of Souss
Before starting the ride, we are transferred to the horses (about 40 km away). After introduction we start the day by a short and slower morning ride. We stop for lunch is by the Atlantic coast, with a beautiful view over the ocean.
In the afternoon, we ride away from the coast into the fertile Souss plain with many beautiful sandy tracks allowing many canters. In this region, vegetables are grown in greenhouses to protect them against major changes in temperature.
In order to reach our accommodation in the village of Massa, the last hour riding will be at a slower pace, as the terrain is very rocky.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Guesthouse in Massa


Day 3: Sandy Tracks
Today, the first hour takes us over a stony plain, through villages. Then we reach an endless sandy plain. Long sandy roads that never end take us from one Berber village to the next. Houses are made out of red clay and 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 horses and riders are a very unusual sight in these regions. Under the hot sun, the farmers here are only capable of growing a few crops but they are living most of the time on their livestock of sheep and goats, taken care of by young children or old people.
Lunch will be taken somewhere in this sandy plain. Later on, we reach the canyon of river Massa. On its sides many cactus and succulents are growing in between Argan trees. Overnight in a Auberge.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Riad near Youssef Ben Tachfine Dam


Day 4: Desert Ride & Tiznit Visit
Our ride of the day starts among small sand dunes. It makes for fun canters as this region is deserted. We might see some nomads with their sheep and goat herd. After riding for about 3 hours, we stop for lunch. We then say goodbye to the horses as we are taken by car to the city of Tiznit. Tiznit was built in 1882 by Sultan Moulay Al Hassan I of the Alaouiten Dynasty. Tiznit was a originally a fort built by the Arab people against the Berber tribes.
Tiznit is very famous for its silverwork. In the afternoon we will visit the Medina of Tiznit.
We will have dinner and spend the night at a hotel in Tiznit.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Tiznit


Day 5: Sandy Plains
This is a long day in the saddle! In the morning, we drive back to the horses. Once back in the saddle, we ride across big sandy plains. Little bushes are growing and in between we still might see some sheep and camel herds of the nomads. But this region is also famous for its bee-nomads. These nomads travel with their bee houses and stay in places where the plants are in bloom. They produce succulent honey.
Many long canters will bring us to our guesthouse near Aglou.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight at a Guesthouse in Aglou


Day 6: Ride to the Atlantic Coast
We start the day by climbing over a hill. At the top, we can start feeling the fresh wind from the Atlantic blowing over us. Soon we reach the coast.
We continue our ride on sandy tracks, sometimes on the beach. The view over the blue ocean is just magnificent.
Today's riding times vary depending on the tides, but we will ride for about 65 km. Either we have lunch before the long beach of Sidi Rbat or after. 
Our accommodation for the night is in Sidi R'bat, very close to the beach. The rest of the day is free to relax or take a walk beside the river Massa in the bird reserve.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Guesthouse in Sidi R'bat


Day 7: Ride back to Agadir
Today is the longest riding day of the week. 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. Only the cries of the seagulls and the sound of the waves break the silence in this area. Before lunch, we will reach the oued Souss that is also a big bird reserve. Picnic will be in the middle of a big eucalyptus forest.
In the afternoon, we cross this huge eucalyptus forest. Then, the trees change into the Argan trees and slowly we will come back to civilisation. Finally, we enjoy some last canters over the white sandy plains.
After an emotional goodbye with our horses, we will be driven back towards the hotel where we will share our last meal.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Hotel in Agadir


Day 8: Departure
Individual return.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Sable d'Or - Southern Morocco
Tour Code: PG-MRS8
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : Jan- Feb & Nov-Dec

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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A 2024 12/21 - 12/28 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /9 Reserve
A 2024 12/29 - 01/05 8d / 7n 8 day trip 4 /9 Reserve
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Tack: English trekking
Horses: Arab, Berber stallions & mares
Pace: Up to 8 hours and up to 50 km. Riders ...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Agadir-Al Massira Airport (AGA)
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