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Overview

This beautiful Moroccan ranch is owned by two french ladies, Caroline and Caroline (who are not based at the ranch), and is set between the Anti Atlas Mountains and the ocean. It offers fascinating trail rides, endurance training and tuition, as well as providing comfortable accommodation and tradi…

Highlights

  • Ride on miles of empty beaches
  • Experience real rural Morocco, far from the city crowds
  • Taste traditional local meals and refreshing mint tea
  • Relax on the roof terrace with views of the sea
  • Walk to the dunes and listen to the crashing waves

Essential Facts

  • 2 itineraries available
  • £840 $1125 €990 - £1140 $1525 €1340 per person
  • Max 10 riders per group (16 in camp)
  • Average of 3 - 6 hours riding per day
  • Weight limit: Strictly 80kg / 176 lbs / 12st 8lbs for trail programmes - riders up to 85 kg may be accepted for the stationary programme.
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Description

This beautiful Moroccan ranch is owned by two french ladies, Caroline and Caroline (who are not based at the ranch), and is set between the Anti Atlas Mountains and the ocean. It offers fascinating trail rides, endurance training and tuition, as well as providing comfortable accommodation and traditional Moroccan meals. The horses are cared for by experienced staff and team from Europe and local Moroccan. Lessons here are designed to give guests a good basis of riding, so as to be comfortable and competent when trail riding, and usually have a maximum of 2 or 3 riders in at a time. This is not a destination where you will learn dressage or jumping. However, you will be able to improve your riding in order to fully enjoy the trails. Their trail rides involve visits to local guesthouses and traditional Berber homes, a fabulous way to experience the country and its inhabitants.

Just a short walk from the white sands of "chinese boat beach", the ranch is a fabulous setting in which to improve your riding and enjoy the beaches. The horses are primarily Arab-Barbs, with some purebred Arabs, and these horses are famed for being hardy, fit and flexible. They are also the perfect mounts for longer trail rides. The horses are sure-footed and brave but also very sensible - they are well-trained so that you can enjoy long, controlled canters by the sea and inland. If you are nervous or lack experience then you can have some lessons in the arena to improve your skills and confidence to make the most of the great trail riding opportunities.

Guests share traditional Moroccan meals in the evenings, sometimes accompanied by music, and the sitting and dining areas are warm and bright. Each bedroom has its own shower room (like a wet room) and there is a terrace on the roof from which you can watch the sunset or admire the horses as they relax. Trail rides set out from the ranch and include stays in guesthouses or camping under the stars - you can combine a ranch stay with a short trail of a few nights if you want to experience a little of each. There is also an endurance training programme for those interested.

Holly from Far and Ride has been to this destination and would be delighted to tell you all about it - she absolutely loved it there and can provide a holiday report and video for you.

Please note that the weight limit for this destination is 80kg / 12st 8lbs.

Horses & Riding

Tack

English and trekking/endurance style.

Horses

Arab-Barb Crosses and pure Arabs. The horses are primarily mares and geldings.

Riding

There are 2 itineraries:

  • Ranch Based Stay is a based ride
  • In The Footsteps of The Berber Nomads is a trail ride

Ages

15+ years for trails. Please contact us if you're travelling with children.

Health

Riders should have a good level of fitness and general good health. Some trails, such as the Endurance programme, will require riders to have a higher level of personal fitness.

Weight

Strictly 80kg / 176 lbs / 12st 8lbs for trail programmes - riders up to 85 kg may be accepted for the stationary programme.

Food & Accommodation

Food

Food is traditional Moroccan style including tagines, cous cous, grilled meat and fish. The chef makes these delicious meals for you and brews the Moroccan style mint tea which you can have after most meals. Bottled water is included in the price but other drinks cost extra (beers and wine) and you can simply ask for these and arrange to pay for them at the end of your stay.

Special dietary requirements can be accommodated for but the destination is not recommended for strict diets (inc. vegetarians) at this time.

Please note that meals do not follow a strict timeline and so you should be prepared for leisurely lunches and dinners which are sometimes eaten a lot later than in the UK and elsewhere.

Accommodation

Accommodation is on the ranch, situated between the ocean and mountains and just a short walk from the beach. There are 8 comfortable bedrooms, each with 2 single beds which are pushed together to make large double beds for couples. Each room has an ensuite shower room, like a wet room, and there is a terrace on the roof (from where you can enjoy views of the horses). There is also a warm living room where guests enjoy meals, unless eating on the terrace.

The rooms are simple but clean and comfortable with some small towels provided (but you may wish to take your own still). As the ranch is situated between the beach and desert and the ranch ground is primarily sand, you may find that you want to leave boots etc. outside your bedroom door to stop your rooms getting too sandy. The hot water at the ranch is run from gas canisters and the temperature can fluctuate, but if you are unable to get hot water then they can simply change the canister for you (just let them know).

The ranch has great views of the landscapes and the nearby beach is called "Chinese Boat Beach" - it is 8km in length and a beautiful area. The terrace on the ranch roof is lovely for enjoying sunrises or sunsets and the rooms are colourful and attractive.

There is a swimming pool about a 15 minute walk from the ranch but you do need to pay to enter and we cannot guarantee opening times/accessibility. There is a bar there and views of the sea. Perfect place to lie after a good ride! There is also a beauty salon at the ranch offering massages if pre-booked.

WiFi is available on site.

Itineraries

Ranch Based Stay Standard accommodation.

In The Footsteps of The Berber Nomads Standard accommodation.

Other Activities

During the evenings most guests are tired from their riding day and enjoy relaxing and sharing a meal with their fellow guests, sometimes with music. For those who want to do more, other activities available (some at extra cost) are dinners on the beach where you can enjoy the sunset and some Moroccan music, surfing, paragliding, quad biking, massages, visits to Tiznit and Mirleft and Moroccan cooking lessons.

There is a hotel with a swimming pool and 2 jacuzzis close to the ranch, about a 15 minute walk away (the route is safe). An entrance fee is payable, but guests at the ranch can go here for half price and there is a bar also.

Travel

The nearest airport is Agadir (120km, 2 hours) and we can arranged transfers for you at additional cost. Please check your flight times with us before booking.

Testimonials

Mandy C., Nov. 3, 2025

An adventure with a stunning variety of landscapes, a lot of sunshine, the best guide I've ever ridden with and our own mobile chef and kitchen serving 3 courses of delicious food each day. I loved the changing landscapes - the beautiful beach, desert and mountans and the remoteness of the rides. It felt incredible to "bump into" the occasional local person, who always greeted us warmly and respectfully - we often wondered where they suddenly seemed to appear from! The accommodation at the ranch is beautiful, calm, welcoming with stunning mountain views and a ten min walk from the beach. The accommodation on the trail is sometimes very basic but the location was super and we did receive a warm welcome at every place.


Alex M., Sept. 28, 2022

I absolutely loved the holiday - I was tearing up when it was time to leave! The horses were some of the best cared-for I’ve seen, everyone was friendly and knowledgeable, and the location was absolutely perfect. The variety of horses and riding locations (beach, mountains, villages) made each day unique and exciting.


Vicky & Tamsin, May 13, 2022

A great adventure, not for the unfit or faint hearted. The best way to see the stunning countryside and immerse yourself in the culture of Morocco.


Kristina S. (Sea, Desert and Mountain Trail), Jan. 7, 2019

I would give 10 of 10. From night I landed till the night I had to leave everything was so perfect didn’t want to leave and on the way back to the airport a little tear dropped… Every day was something wow!! Okay… 26 times I thought I’m going to die. Especially up the mountains. But this made me feel so strong! The beach ride you feel so free…. Desert was wow! Well after 4 hours you were dying to see a little town at least. Food was amazing, so much food, we were eating all the time!! Accommodations each night was perfect, in the middle of nowhere, everyone so well looked after us. (Horses?) Oh my Princess was perfect!! The saddle was soft just like a pillow so even after 180km on horseback I came back home without sore legs.


Heather & Nick (Sea, Desert and Mountain Trail, New Year 2017/18), Jan. 10, 2018

Just what we hoped it would be! At times - relaxing, exciting, interesting, intriguing... Warm weather helped! The ranch stay was superb. Very relaxing and comfortable. Range of places to stay during trail all v. good. Vegetarian food also v. good! Best accommodation was at Sidi Ouazik - authentic & brilliant welcome. Horses were fun to ride. Fit. Very well looked after. My horse was a bit crazy (bucked when catering) but it wasn't dangerous - just made it more fun! She wasn't too much for me. (Guide?) Excellent - not much English but he was knowledgeable, friendly and safe. (Favourite memory?) Cantering (a very long one) along the beach to Sidi Ouazik. Relaxing at the ranch watching the horses and caring for them.


Katarina K. (Sea, Desert and Mountain Trail, New Year 2017/18), Jan. 9, 2018

I loved the holiday. It was a very well organised trip. As a girl travelling on my own, I felt very safe at all times. I fell in love with the horse that was allocated to me (Assaka). The guide was amazing. I think he made everyone feel safe, was very responsible but still fun. Also, allowed people to really enjoy the rides while making sure that the riders and horses were ok. (Favourite memory?) Beach ride. Galloping into the sunset is my absolute favourite thing in life now!


Noelle R., Nov. 3, 2017

Between riding, eating, walking on the beach, swimming, riding and eating, my days were so full and relaxing. The ranch was so tidy and cute; friendly dogs, plenty to eat - Mohammad was a fantastic chef. The perfect way to experience local cuisine. I loved my horse, she had a calm demeanour for a beginner but was no pushover either. The equipment looked good to me. (Favourite memory?) Too many. Waking up with horses outside of my window! The view of the beach from the dunes. Zigzagging through desert cactus practising trot. My first canter that I felt in control. The smell of coffee and hay in the cool morning. Stallion kisses...


Julie D., Nov. 3, 2017

Very well organised. Horses well looked after. Ranch well kept and tidy. Staff friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Keen to keep their guests happy. Accommodation - comfortable. Food - too much! 3 courses, lunch and evening meal. Not used to eating so much in the UK. Happy the food was healthy and wholesome. Horses (were) forward going and responsive to riding aids. The saddles did give me backache after a while, but as long as they were comfortable for the horses, I don't mind. (I was) so grateful that I was able to escape the pressure of work and family life for a little while at least.


David T., May 18, 2016

I had the most amazing holiday in every way, it really was fantastic. Wonderful ranch, great staff, great horses, beautiful scenery, delicious food and great accommodation. The horses I rode were in great condition, as was the equipment and tack they wore, and had lovely temperaments (though they were fast when asked to be!).The guide was also exceptional - professional and a real expert with horses.


Katie H., Nov. 2, 2015

The Ranch stay was the start of a long holiday around all of Morocco. It was an excellent, relaxing and exciting time. The on-site staff were lovely and helpful, the place was welcoming and the location was incredible. The horses were in excellent condition and the guides/grooms were good horsemen. (Favourite memory?) Cantering on the beach. Or hacking around the village. Or eating the incredible food.


Sandra van der H., Feb. 24, 2014

I had an amazing time on the trail through Southern Morocco: only good memories! The horses were eager and fast, to see that they enjoyed the trip as much as we did made the experience even better for me. Our guide clearly new the horses very well and I never felt unsafe. The terrain we crossed during the 6 days of riding was very versatile and therefore never boring.


Sonya D., Sept. 30, 2011

Fantastic! The guides, René and Leila, cooks etc. were brilliant and so friendly. The ranch could not do enough for us. All of the trip was great and the local people were wonderful. Guide was great, couldn't have asked for better, always smiling and helpful and looking out for us!


Holly, Far and Ride, Sept. 30, 2011

Riding in Morocco was made particularly special by the staff at this destination, all of who were extremely hardworking, cheerful and good at their jobs. Add in the lovely horses, the surroundings, the good weather, the delicious Moroccan fare and all the little extras and it was certainly a week not to be forgotten.


Jenny T., Sept. 29, 2011

One of the best riding holidays I have been on. Miles and miles of beaches and the trail ride was very good with lots of lovely views. Local people very friendly. Lovely horse, honest and willing, and an excellent guide - always making sure everything was OK.


Itinerary & Pricing

Day 1

Riding: No riding.

You are welcomed to the ranch (with a transfer from the airport if applicable) and introduced to the team and their horses. You will also get to see the ranch and your accommodation before discussing your riding level and wishes for the week. If you arrive early, then it may be possible to have a short ride in the afternoon.

Days 2 to 7

Riding: 2 - 5 hours

You will ride either once or twice a day for each of these days, depending on what programme you have chosen. In the mornings you will enjoy trail rides on the beach or in the mountains, usually 2 to 3 hours, or lessons in the menage (if requested). Then in the afternoon, you will ride out after lunch and a rest. It is possible to do a whole day ride during the week if requested and if you are not a complete beginner. 

A few examples of rides out:

- a visit to the two local villages with galloping on the beach and crossing the dunes, depending on the level of the riders

- a trip to Sidi Boulfdail, travelling along the cliffs which overlook the wild beaches

- riding to the Village of the Palm

Your hosts advise that guests get involved in caring for the horses and contributing to ranch life for the full experience, though they recognise that this is your holiday time and you are equally as welcome to relax!

Complete beginner riders will probably not be suitable for trail rides to begin with but don't be put off - this destination is flexible and something can be arranged to suit.

For those of you interested in wellness and beauty therapies, you can book massages and treatments such as skincare, manicure and pedicure at the ranch at an extra cost. As well as cookery classes, yoga classes, surfing, paragliding, quad biking and visits to local towns to shop in the markets.

Day 8

Riding: No riding.

Transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

Accommodation

Each night will be spent in simple yet clean and comfortable twin/double rooms at the ranch.
Experience Beginner / Intermediate / Experienced

This programme can be tailored to suit all levels of rider, from beginner to experienced. Guests who wish to ride out on the beaches should have some previous riding experience, but this may be gained through lessons at the ranch.
Minimum group size 1
Maximum group size 10
Accommodation for up to 16.
Departure windows

At any time during: Jan. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026  (Dates available to suit, depending on availability, with Saturday arrivals and departures)

Pricing

2026
Full days of riding (4-5 hours per day), sharing		 £970 $1300 €1140
2026
Half days of riding (2-3 hours per day), sharing		 £840 $1125 €990
Included 7 nights accommodation in shared rooms, full board meals, bottled water, mint tea and riding as per itinerary.
Not included Flights, personal travel insurance, airport transfers, drinks other than bottled water, massages, tips and extras not mentioned.

Extras

2026 - Airport Transfer 550MAD
Paid locally
Agadir airport transfer, each way. This is paid in dirhams directly to the taxi driver.
2026 - Single Supplement £153 $205 €180 per person
Paid to Far and Ride
Payable by anyone requiring a single room - those willing to share will be refunded if a room sharer is found.
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.

Day 1 - Arrival

Riding: No riding.

You will be welcomed at the airport of Agadir and driven to the ranch. On arrival you will be shown to your room and then introduced to the team. Then you will meet the horses and discuss with the team, around a Moroccan Tea, about the ride and your wishes concerning horses.

Day 2 - Ranch - Laouina

Riding: 4 - 6 hours

After a good breakfast, you will prepare your horse and leave the Ranch for your first day of riding, heading into the mountains overlooking the ranch and the ocean. Ride through Berber villages amongst shepherds and their flocks.

Enjoy a picnic under the argan trees before leaving the mountains with a superb view of the Tiznit plain. This afternoon's ride offers some great opportunity for faster riding as you head towards your accommodation for tonight. You will stay into a local home and enjoy typical Berber hospitality.

Day 3 - Laouina - Ouijane

Riding: 4 - 6 hours

After breakfast, you leave Laouina towards an oasis which brings shade and freshness before following canals, which are an ancestral irrigation technique. After a short break for the horses to rest and have water, you will ride through an arid stone desert with a spectacular backdrop of the mountains.

Lunch stop is in a village where you can admire the old constructions of typical adobe houses. After lunch you set off to ride through a spectacular rock desert, then through palm trees and wadis before reaching the village of Ouijane and its century-old olive tree forest.

After riding through a maze of alleys and shaded paths, you arrive at your hosts for this evening. You can spend time in the swimming pool before your evening meal. Tonight you will be sleeping in traditional chaima tents (possibility of reserving a Kaïdal tent with private toilets, at an additional cost).

Day 4 - Ouijane – Assounfou

Riding: 4 - 6 hours

Today you ride from Ouijane and take a pretty track overlooking the Wadi. Depending on the wishes of the group, you can choose one of 2 routes today; either a passage through the mountains which requires a good walk on steep paths but the breathtaking view is worth it, or you can walk along a mountain path for a morning which is more accessible to everyone.

After your picnic lunch, with a view of the argan plantations and the rocky cliffs, you ride through the villages at the foot of the mountains until your reach your hotel for the night at the gates of the “Little Sahara”.

Day 5 - Assounfou – Palmeraie de Massa

Riding: 4 - 6 hours

Today you cross the sand dunes then follow the Massa Wadi, the largest in the Souss region.

Lunch will be enjoyed near a local farm, before you reach Massa riding along traditional donkey paths, which have shaped the landscape for centuries. You will notice the contrasts with the arid landscapes as the presence of water gives rise to luxuriant life in this delta.

When you reach your hotel for the night you will have time to enjoy the swimming pool before dinner with a view of the palm groves.

Day 6 - Palmeraie de Massa – Les Grottes

Riding: 4 - 6 hours

After breakfast, saddle up and ride from Massa towards the coast across desert landscapes until you reach you lunch stop at the top a cliff where you will have an amazing view of the sea.

In the afternoon, you will ride along some magnificent galloping tracks through a sandy desert before you spend the night in a lodge run by a Berber family. In the evening, you will visit the troglodyte caves which are hidden in the cliff overlooking the ocean.

Day 7 - Grottes – Le Ranch

Riding: 4 - 6 hours

For your last day of riding, you make your final journey across the desert to the fishing port of Aglou, where you stop for lunch.

After lunch you ride towards the Ranch along beaches with 15km of fine sand where you can enjoy some final gallops.

When you arrive back at the yard, say goodbye to your horses and if you wish you can enjoy a relaxing massage (payable locally).

Enjoy a special local couscous dish for your farewell dinner.

Day 8 - Departure

Riding: No riding.

After breakfast depart for the airport. However, depending on your flight time, you may wish to visit Mirleft or Tiznit or enjoy a massage to relieve any muscle soreness before you leave (payable locally).

Accommodation

Your accommodation will be spent in a variety of guesthouses, camps and small local hotels along the trail route.
Experience Experienced

Experienced riders only. Riders should be capable of riding at fast paces in open countryside on a forward-going horse. There are long hours in the saddle and a variety of terrain to be covered. Riders should have good physical fitness and comfortable shoes as you will need to dismount and walk in places.
Minimum group size 2
Maximum group size 5
Departure windows

At any time during: Jan. 1, 2026 - April 25, 2026  (Dates available on request for 2+ riders, with Saturday arrival and departure, subject to availability)

At any time during: Oct. 3, 2026 - April 24, 2027  (Dates available on request for 2+ riders, with Saturday arrival and departure, subject to availability)

Pricing

2026/2027
2-3 riders in group, per person sharing		 £1140 $1525 €1340
2026/2027
4 riders in group, per person sharing		 £1055 $1415 €1240
Included 7 nights accommodation in shared rooms, full board meals, bottled water, mint tea and 6 days of riding as per itinerary.
Not included Flights, personal travel insurance, airport transfers, drinks other than bottled water, massages, tips and extras not mentioned.

Extras

2026 - Airport Transfer 550MAD per person
Paid locally
Agadir airport transfer, each way. This is paid in dirhams directly to the taxi driver.
2026 - Single Supplement £153 $205 €180 per person
Paid to Far and Ride
Payable by anyone requiring a single room - those willing to share will be refunded if a room sharer is found
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.