Day 1 - Arrival
Riding: No riding.
* The below is an outline of this adventure but a full day by day itinerary of this ride is available for those who are interested - please do ask. *
Guests should plan to fly into Ouarzazate (or Marrakech) airport during this day. You will be met at Ouarzazate airport and transferred to a Merzouga Nomade Palace which is a 5 hour transfer. You need to arrive in Ouarzazate by 3pm, if you fly into Marrakech a transfer can be arranged for you (at extra cost) but you need to allow 5 hours transfer time to Ouarzazate to meet the onward transfer to Merzouga. If you'd like to arrive in Ouarzazate the night before, your hosts can arrange a hotel for you (payable locally).
This evening, you will be able to enjoy a first dinner and ride orientation with your fellow guests and guides. A chance to ask any last minute questions you might have about the ride and ensure you are suitably prepared too!
Day 2 - Crossing the Ghis Bed
Riding: 2 hours
On this first day of riding, your guide will carefully select your horse based on your experience and preferences. This first day of riding will serve as an initial test with your chosen horse and changes can be made if necessary.
Once you have spent time getting to know your horse, you will head to the first desert camp for dinner and your first night under the stars.
Days 3 to 28
Riding: 6 - 10 hours
Over the next few weeks you will follow the trail heading from east to west across Morocco. You will first be heading south to ride along the Draa Valley and the northern edge of the Sahara Desert, before heading turning west and crossing the Anti Atlas mountains and eventually arriving at the coast near Agadir. Days will vary in length and terrain, with most days seeing you cover between 27-45km with some days seeing you riding for up to 10-11 hours. The pace of riding will be varied, but there will be some days when you will need to do some long stretches of walking, both on the horse and off - sturdy boots with a good sole are recommended, as is a seat saver/sheepskin cover for your saddle! There are many times when you will be riding at walk or on foot, this is essential to the give the horses breaks or when the terrain is difficult for the horses so you must be prepared for this.
Each night you will stay in simple mobile tented camps which will be set up for you, with dinners cooked by your chef and support crew. The camps will include a central "mess" tent for eating, as well as toilet and washing tent. Each morning you will help to pack up camp before preparing yourself and your horse ready for the next day of riding. The support crew will meet you at the lunch stops with a prepared picnic and an opportunity to adjust layers if you need or want to. At this time of year, the nights can be cold and the mornings chilly. However, the temperatures will soon rise once the sun comes up and you will likely be riding in t-shirts by midday.
There will be scheduled rest days during the trip which will allow riders a break from the saddle and the chance to have a proper shower - which will be very welcome after a week of bucket washing. During the rest days you will be stay in a guesthouse or hotel in shared rooms with access to hot showers. The rest day is free for you to do as you wish, but a visit to a hammam is certainly recommended!
Day 29 - Labyar - White Beach
Riding: 2 - 3 hours
After a hearty breakfast, our horses, already excited by the fresh sea air, are ready for the adventure. After a few kilometers on horseback, we reach the stunning White Beach. There, our horses express their joy with a joyful, emotion-filled gallop right before our eyes. Afterwards, they rest while we wade in the water with the waves to refresh their tendons and restore their energy.
A carefully prepared lunch from our chef delights our taste buds. After the meal, we say farewell to the team and the horses before heading by minibus to Agadir for a 3-hour journey. Overnight and dinner at the hotel, in memory of this wonderful adventure.
Day 30 - Departure
Riding: No riding.
Departure from Agadir Al-Massira Airport (AGA) (airport transfers not included). If you prefer to fly home from Marrakech your hosts can arrange a transfer for you and the cost of the transfer can be shared by all passengers.
2026 6 pax in a group; sharing |
£6275
$8490
€7260
|
2026 7 pax in the group; sharing |
£6000
$8115
€6940
|
2026 8 pax in the group; sharing |
£5835
$7890
€6750
|
2026 9 pax in the group; sharing |
£5630
$7610
€6510
|
2026 10 pax in the group; sharing |
£5455
$7380
€6310
|
2026 11 pax in the group; sharing |
£5350
$7235
€6190
|
2026 12 pax in the group; sharing |
£5245
$7090
€6065
|
Included |
29 nights accommodation (8 in hotels/guesthouses and 21 in tented camps), full board meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day, drinking water, tents and mattresses for camping, 24 days of riding, as well as experienced bilingual guides and support crew throughout. |
Not included |
Flights, transfer from/to the airport, drinks (other than filtered water), sleeping bags, tips and any other personal expenses. |
Note: All programmes and itineraries are weather dependent; in the face of adverse, or unexpected, weather conditions reasonable attempts will be made to provide equivalent riding. All programmes are accurate at the time of writing. However, the team may adapt or modify details, whilst aiming to provide a similar experience.