Our prices:

*Based on a group of 10 pers.

Other rates:

6 riders: €7,260

7 riders: €6,940

8 riders: €6,750

9 riders: €6,510

10 riders: €6,310

Single room supplement for 8 nights - €800 per person

ITINERARY

Great equestrian trip in the Moroccan desert

30 days (24 days on horseback)

875km approx.

International Flights & Airport Transfers
Flights & Transfers

For your arrival, please book a flight that arrives at Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) before 3:00 PM on
the first day. Transfers from Ouarzazate Airport are included in the price. If you prefer to land at
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), transfers are available. This option incurs an additional fee of
€150, which will be shared among all riders using this transfer. However, please note that the
transfer from Marrakech takes about 10 hours, so you should plan to arrive in Marrakech early in
the morning to meet this schedule.

For your departure, flights on the last day should depart from Agadir Al-Massira Airport (AGA),
ideally after breakfast. Alternatively, we can organize a return transfer to Marrakech Menara

Airport (RAK) for your departure. This option incurs an additional fee of €150, shared among all
riders benefiting from this transfer. Please allow 3 to 4 hours for the transfer to Marrakech Airport.

Day 1 : Arrival in Ouarzazate airport

Accommodation : Hotel Nomade Palace Merzouga

Your desert adventure begins as soon as you arrive in Morocco. We have arranged a directtransfer to the Nomade Palace in Merzouga. If you arrive in Ouarzazate (OZZ), please aim to arrive before 3:00 PM for the 5-hour transfer. For those landing at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), it’s best to arrive early in the morning, as the transfer to Merzouga will take approximately 10 hours.

Day 2 : near Ouzina starting point (2 hours)

Accommodation : Desert camp
On this first day of riding, Abdel will carefully select your horse based on your experience and preferences. The day will serve as an initial test with your assigned horse; changes can be made if necessary. Afterwards, you’ll head to meet the first desert camp for dinner and your first night under the stars.

Day 3 : Ochre Mountains, dunes, and the M'harch Plateau (35 km)

Accommodation : Desert camp

Today, you will enjoy a varied and exciting ride through breathtaking landscapes. We will cross
ochre mountains, sands of all shades, and discover perfect trails for galloping. Our picnic lunch
will be near the impressive Remlia dune. In the afternoon, we will traverse these captivating dunes
and follow the Ghris bed before reaching the vast M’harch plateau, where our desert camp awaits
us for the night.

Day 4 : Jebel Zirg and view from the Lmaaidr plateau (35-40 km)

Accommodation : Desert camp

We continue our journey across the M'harch plateau, climbing a small pass to reach Jebel Zirg.
There, we will enjoy a panoramic picnic break on a plateau dotted with acacias. The afternoon
ride will take us along a narrow passage offering stunning views of the immense Lmaaidr plateau.
Tonight’s desert camp is nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain.

Day 5 : Total distance: 40-46 km

Accommodation : Desert camp
Today’s stage takes place on easy terrain, allowing us to enjoy long gallops thanks to the vastness
of the desert. We pause for a picnic under the shade of acacias, then conclude our ride after
crossing the beautiful Tismoumine palm grove.

Day 6 : Distance covered: 40-45 km.

Accommodation : Desert camp
The morning begins with a gentle gallop that softly awakens us, followed by crossing the
mountains along a small trail offering magnificent views of the plateau. After the picnic, the
descent to the bivouac is on foot. Following a well-deserved rest and meal, the afternoon is
dedicated to crossing the plateau, with some short gallops planned. 

Day 7 : Oum lkhab to Oum lkhab plateau (35-40 km)

Accommodation : Desert camp
From Oum Lkhab to the Nesrat palm groves, a day rich in diversity. The morning starts with a
mountain crossing on a beautiful trail offering stunning arid landscapes. After the picnic, we enter
the palm groves, with their lush fields and lively atmosphere. We meet the local population, who
warmly welcome our riders with smiles. The night is spent at Casa Juan inn.

Day 8 : Rest day at Nestrat - Chez Juan

Accommodation : Hotel in Zagora
Here, we will enjoy our first two-night relaxing stay at Gîte Chez Casa Juan. This guesthouse is
truly magnificent and unique, with each room carefully decorated, inspired by the owner’s
numerous travels and photographs across Africa. Prepare yourself for perhaps the best breakfast
you’ve ever had in Morocco, along with delicious traditional Moroccan cuisine for dinner. During
your stay in Nesrat, a taxi excursion to Zagora is included in your trip. It’s the perfect town for
shopping souvenirs, visiting a pharmacy, or completing other essential errands. If you’d like to
experience a traditional Moroccan hammam, that can also be organized on site.

Day 9 : Nesrat – Erg Lihoudi – Total Distance: 38-42 km

Accommodation : Desert camp
After a well-deserved rest day, we resume our horseback adventure through the Draa Valley, a
witness to the local people’s fight against desertification. Crossing Jebel Selman through a small
pass offers stunning views of the vast desert. Just after the pass, we take a picnic break to
recharge.
In the afternoon, we explore large open areas—sometimes hilly, sometimes flat—giving our horses
the opportunity to gallop freely in beautiful open spaces. We set up camp near a well, surrounded
by majestic dunes and tamarisks, for a peaceful night.

Day 10 : Erg Lihoudi – Oum Laalg – Total Distance: 40-45 km

Accommodation : Desert camp
Today, we discover vast spaces: to the left, imposing sand dunes, and to the right, the majestic
Jebel Bani. On horseback, we move westward, identifying several water points for refreshment.
By the end of the day, we pass near the sacred oasis of Oum Laalg, where we establish our
bivouac just a few kilometers away.

Day 11 :Oum Laalg – Cheggaga Dunes – Distance: 38-40 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

This morning, upon awakening, we gaze at the Cheggaga dunes—massive mountains of sand
stretching as far as the eye can see. After about an hour of riding, we reach this impressive
spectacle. The ride continues through the dunes until reaching a shaded spot under tamarisk
trees for the picnic. After the break, we leave the sand behind to reach the vast plateau of Lake
Irikki, where we enjoy some beautiful gallops. Finally, we arrive at our bivouac nestled in the
dunes, a splendid place to watch sunrise and sunset.

Day 12 : Cheggaga Dunes – Lmdowar Lkbir – Distance: 40-46 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

Today, we continue crossing this vast plateau. The morning starts with a magnificent gallop
through open landscapes before reaching our lunch spot at a well near the mountain of Lmdowar
Sghir after about 28 km. In the afternoon, we follow a trail through the fascinating rocky landscape
of Lmdowar Lkbir. After another 18 km of riding, we set up camp for the night near this mountain,
close to the village of Foum Zguid.

Day 13 :Heading to M'ghimima – Distance: 40 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

Today, we traverse a large plateau dotted with acacia trees, offering a varied landscape. The
terrain alternates between rocky areas and ideal spaces for good gallops. After 22 km, we reach
our lunch spot. In the afternoon, we continue our journey across the Sahara, and after 18 more
km, we camp in the desert near the village of M'ghimima.

Day 14 : M'ghimima – Kasbah Faija – Distance: 40 km

Accommodation : Desert camp
A magnificent day through the Sahara landscapes, following small trails, dried riverbeds, and the
beautifully preserved Tissint oasis with its ancient irrigation system. We dine at the second oasis,
under date palms’ shade. In the afternoon, we cross numerous dry riverbeds before reaching our
camp located near the oasis and the village of Kasbah Faija.

Day 15 : Kasbah – Tata – Total Distance: 44 km

Accommodation : Hotel in Tata

Today, we leave the palm grove to take a trail leading toward a low mountain dotted with acacias.
We reach a riverbed, then follow a rocky path to our picnic spot, at the edge of the Akka N’Ighern

stream. In the afternoon, our journey continues along the stream to a small oasis near Tata. Here,
our horses can finally rest, while our riders will be transferred to a comfortable hotel in Tata, where
they will spend two nights.

Day 16 : Rest day Tata

Accommodation : Hotel/Gite/Guesthouse

Enjoy your well-deserved rest and comfort in Tata, staying at a conveniently located hotel. This
break offers you the chance to recharge and explore at your own pace before continuing our
adventure.

Day 17 : Tata – Tazolt

Accommodation : Desert camp

After breakfast, we will regroup with our horses and remount for another day of adventure,
heading toward Tazolt to discover new landscapes and continue exploring.

Day 18 : Tazolt – Tizouinine (38-40 km)

Accommodation : Desert camp
Tazolt – Tizouinine (38-40 km)
This morning, our route continues along streams dotted with small oases, where it’s even possible
to encounter nomad camps. After 22 km, we take a break for a picnic in the heart of an oasis. In
the afternoon, we follow the same route—an old track of the famous Paris-Dakar rally, also
marked by oases—until reaching our desert camp near a mountain.

Day 19 : Tizouinine – Aït Oubli – Total Distance: 34 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

We continue on the same trail through an agricultural region, enjoying various walking paces for a
pleasant ride. After about 34 km, we stop for a picnic under the shade of acacias. In the
afternoon, a short walk leads us to a remarkable archaeological site, where we can discover
engravings depicting animal species that inhabited the region thousands of years ago. In the
evening, we bivouac in a charming small oasis.

Day 20 : Aït Oubli – Icht – Total Distance: 38-42 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

An exciting day awaits us, with landscapes of finely sculpted rocky mountains carved by desert
erosion. We take a picnic break under acacias, surrounded by lush agricultural fields. Our
adventure continues to the village of Icht, where small palm groves brave the harsh desert. We set
up our bivouac a few kilometers from the village.

Day 21 : Icht – Tagjgalte – Total Distance: 38 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

After leaving the small village of Icht and its lively palm grove, we start the morning with a ride
over a small plateau covered with acacias, perfect for an energetic gallop. Then, we follow a
peaceful stream winding between two mountains. We take a picnic break (18 km) in the shade of
argan trees, those precious trees that produce argan oil. In the afternoon, the adventure continues
along the same stream until reaching the plateau of Tagjgalte and its village. There, we set up our
camp for the night after riding an additional 16 km.

Day 22 : Tagjgalte – Taghjijt – Total Distance: 35 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

Today, surrounded by majestic mountains, we cross a beautiful plateau toward our picnic spot,
located just before a small road leading to the village of Aït Illoul. The morning ends after a ride of
18 km. In the afternoon, our path follows a field before joining a well-used track that takes us
directly to the village of Taghjijt and its oasis. We will set up our camp here for the night after
riding another 17 km.

Day 23 : Taghjijt – Igherm n'Igouzeln – Total Distance: 35 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

Prepare yourself for a truly picturesque day as we cross the lush palm grove of Taghjijt to reach
Igherm n'Igouzeln. After a morning ride of 18 km, we will meet up with our support team for a
well-deserved lunch break. In the afternoon, we follow the winding bed of a river, passing through
a small village before arriving at our campsite, offering spectacular views of the impressive
mountains of Agni Ouaarich and Mouchllif, after another 17 km.

Day 24 : Igherm n'Igouzeln – Tighmert – Total Distance: 35 km

Accommodation : Camp

We resume our trek along the peaceful Wadi Seyad, crossing the region’s dam and water
reservoir, then arrive on a beautiful plateau where nomadic camps are often seen. Our route
continues across this plateau, near the village of Fask, for about 18 km. In the afternoon, we finish
crossing the plateau to reach the Tighmert oasis, where we will enjoy our last night of rest before
concluding this great adventure, with another 17 km to go.

Day 25 : Rest day Tighmert

Accommodation : Hotel 
Rest and Relaxation in Tighmert, enjoy two well-deserved nights of comfort in a local hotel. This
break will allow you to recharge and explore the charming surroundings at your own pace.

Day 26 : Tighmert – Zriwila – Total Distance: 40 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

After breakfast, we regroup with our horses and set off for another day of adventure toward the
small village of Zriwila. The day unfolds through varied landscapes until we set up our bivouac
near the village’s palm groves, providing a peaceful setting for the night.

Day 27 : Zriwila – Labyar – Total Distance: 40-43 km

Accommodation : Desert camp

Today, the enchanting scent of the sea accompanies us as we cross rolling hills. After about 30
km, we stop for a picnic near the village of Labyar. In the afternoon, we follow a riverbed, creating
a sense of anticipation before reaching our final bivouac, located a few kilometers from the
famous white sandy beaches.

Day 28  : Labyar to the Sea (44 km)

Accommodation : Hotel in Agadir

The fragrant scent of the sea guides us today as we cross rolling hills to our picnic spot near
Labyar after a 20 km ride. In the afternoon, we follow a riverbed, building excitement until we
finally arrive at the magnificent White Beach. Here, the vast sands offer an exhilarating gallop
before we set up camp in the desert or near the beach, after covering an additional 18 km.

Day 29 : Labyar – White Beach

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 

After breakfast, it’s time to catch your flight home or continue your journey, marking the end of an
exceptional Moroccan horseback adventure.

Cavalery

Stallions or ungres bearded and Arabian bearded, selected and trained by our team, enduring, lively and docile. They are trained to tackle this great crossing. They are admirably adapted to desert, sandy or rocky grounds: small and sure feet and big heart, their gaits are raised. Some of them are endurance champions and all of them are trained by seasons of hiking. The team manages their programs as best as they can for athletes.

THE HORSES AND LEVEL

Minimum technical requirements

Perfect mastery of the 3 gaits in outdoor and open terrain: trotting with the trotters off, galloping in balance and in groups, keeping control of the horse (distance, direction) at brisk paces with a light hand. Minimum academic equivalent of gallop 4.
Riders over 90kg and over 1m95 must consult us before registration. Good physical conditions required 

You need experience in horseback riding. And also if you have a human experience of a logue adventure... It is ideal.

Paces

If you want to go far, take care of your mount! It's up to you, with the help of your instructor, to manage your horse's form and adjust the pace so that you finish this month's ride with a companion in top form! He is capable of lasting longer than that... but it is up to you to feel and get to know your horse to know what he is capable of doing without going into the "red zone".

Autonomy and participation

Everyone is required to dress, saddle, bridle and unhook his horse. They are also expected to participate in camp tasks, including the setting up and dismantling of tents. You can participate according to your wishes in the care of the horses (distribution of water and food).

Level and experience required

Good physical condition and good endurance on horseback. 
A multi-day horseback riding experience is a plus, but is not mandatory. Riders who don't ride regularly must get back in the saddle before the ride.
Encountering different cultures and mentalities implies an acceptance of these differences and respect for them.

Equestrian Equipment

Tailor-made hiking saddles, very practical saddlebags are available.
Bombs or helmets are not mandatory but strongly recommended. Our partner has a few bombs, but preferably bring your own equipment. In case of request, please do so when you register.

Des dunes à l’océan, la très grande traversée du désert.

Comfort

Bivouac adventure. Hotel first and last night and every weekend:

In bivouac: igloo tent for two (possible single on request and supplement). Mess tent with table and chair. Country shower tent and toilet tent.
Hotel : the regions we cross sometimes do not offer palaces... but you will have alternatively charming or local hotels.

Meals

Prepared by our cook : copious and hot dinners, breakfast as complete as possible. Picnic lunch carried in the saddlebags or when possible with the assistance vehicle.

For water we try to avoid plastic bottles as much as possible. Bring micropur tablets or we provide filtered water (catadyn ceramic filter). We advise you to take one or two metal cans with you... to avoid plastic.

Climate in the Sahara in January/February:

Winter is of course the best time to cross the Sahara... but we have to be aware that the risks of bad weather are not excluded. Rain and sandy winds can be present and force us to change our itinerary or to adapt. The nights are cool, it can freeze and during the days the temperatures can rise to more than 25° or 30°.

Global warming makes all standards obsolete!

Local Team Guide

French / English-speaking Moroccan equestrian guides assisted by grooms.

TIPS

It is customary, as a sign of thanks, to give a tip to the local teams. You can foresee about 30€ / 40€ for the whole team.

Packing List

Head

• A riding helmet: it is seriously recommended and often mandatory. Manufacturers (GPA, HKM, LAS Helmets, Lamicell, Troxel, Equithème...) offer today ventilated, solid and light riding helmets, pleasant under all latitudes. There are also protective shells to put under your hat (Ranch & Rider, Lexington Safety Products) or western helmets (Troxel).
• Cap or hat for the sun (essential)
• A bandana, scarf or chèche to protect the neck or face from dust and sunlight
• A pair of high protection sunglasses
• A hat or hood in winter (December and January)

Bust

• Thermal underwear (December and January).
• Cotton T-shirts + long-sleeved shirts (for protection against the sun) or T-shirts made of quick-drying technical materials.
• 1 light fleece or equivalent
• 1 warm fleece or equivalent (From November to mid-Februar).
• 1 warm Goretex-type jacket (waterproof and breathable) (From December to mid-Februar) .

Legs

• 2 riding breeches or long leather chaps
• 1 spare pair of pants (hiking or jeans or equivalent)
• 1 swimsuit may be useful (swimming, toilet)
• Cotton or non-irritating synthetic underwear

Feet and Hands

• 1 pair of light walking shoes (essential for the ascent of the pass) with chaps or boots with specific mini-chaps for riding
• 1 pair of sneakers or equivalent light shoes for the evening.
• Several pairs of socks
• 1 pair of gloves to protect yourself from the sun, cold and rubbin

Little tricks on horseback

• Soothing cream very useful in the corners of your intimacy irritated by long hours on horseback.
• Nothing on your back, everything in your jacket or a banana on your belly: lipstick,sunscreen, passport, small camera or mini camera (waterproof), cords, glasses... more accessible than fonts.
• Riding backpacks are not allowed

Sleep

• Sleeping bag warm comfort 2 °/-5 ° (October to November and from February to April) and -5° or -8° (December and January).
• We also advise you to double this one with a meat bag which will be very useful on hot nights.

Miscellaneous

• Soft travel bag/case
• 2 metal cans of 1 liter or equivalent
• Headlamp, batteries and spare bulbs
• Toilet kit (biodegradable wipes to replace water, micropur...)
• Toilet paper + lighter to burn it after use
• A Swiss Army knife or equivalent (in the hold!!)
• Small paper bags to throw in the trash can
• Earplugs can be useful for those who would have light sleep as a roommate.
• Camera (with a spare battery)
• A pair of binoculars possiblyt

Pharmacy
As a precaution, list your drug allergies in your pharmacy.

• Personal medications
• 1 Broad-spectrum antibiotic
• Aspirin or paracetamol
• Anti Diarrhea
• Vitamin C
• Highly protective sun cream for lips and skin
• Eye drops
• Moisturizing cream for after sun.
• A roll of plaster
• A 10 cm wide adhesive elastic band
• A box of bandages is
• Ready-to-use disinfectant pouches
• Micropur or Hydroclonazone tablets to disinfect water
• An anti-mosquito cream and spray