Endurance Special

7 nights from €1500

Have you always wanted to take part in an endurance race and learn more about the sport? Here is your chance.

Morocco
Set arrivals
7 nights
5-7 hours of riding per day
Ouarzazate Airport
Group size: 9 max

On this riding holiday, you will be introduced to endurance riding alongside Rena and her horses; you will learn all about preparations, how a vet check works, and what to keep in mind. Together with the group, you will then participate in a real 40 km endurance race in Morocco—though there is no winner in this specific race. It serves as a qualifying event for longer endurance rides. Once you have qualified, you will be eligible to compete in official 60 km endurance races in Morocco within the next two years.

Important information:

Training sessions mostly involve trotting and cantering. To spare the horses, you will ride your designated race horse only once a day; a different horse will be provided for the second training session.
There is a mandatory dress code for the race: riding breeches, a white polo shirt, a riding helmet, riding boots or shoes (or trekking shoes), and chaps or riding socks. You also need a wristwatch to track your riding time.
The maximum weight limit is 70 kg; no exceptions can be made.
You should bring a sleeping bag for the nights spent in tents.

Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary – subject to change at any time. The endurance race can be held in a different area of Morocco than mentioned in this example.

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival in Rabat, dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel.
No transfer is included, but we would be happy to arrange a taxi for you (payable locally).

Day 2

Transfer to Meknes to the Club Farah d’Equitation. A brief introduction to the sport of endurance riding, followed by approximately 90 minutes of training. You will learn how to cool down the horses and present them for the vet check. Lunch at the riding school. In the afternoon, a mountain training session lasting about 2 hours.
Dinner at the riding school, followed by a transfer to the nearby hotel.

Day 3

Day 4

Morning riding training, including cooling down the horses, measuring heart rates, and the vet check. Lunch at the riding school, followed by an optional sightseeing tour of Meknes (admission to sights not included in the tour price; approx. €7).
Another training session in the late afternoon, before having dinner at the riding school and being driven back to the nearby hotel.

Day 5

Transfer of riders and horses to Rabat to the Royal Domaine Sidi Berni, where lunch is served first.
In the afternoon, there is a short ride through the Domaine’s forests. With a bit of luck, you might spot roe deer, red deer, wild boars, ostriches, and horses—and sometimes even a wolf.
Dinner at the Domaine, overnight stay in a tent. (Option to stay at a hotel in Rabat for an additional fee)

Day 6

A slow morning ride to exercise the horses, followed by washing them and preparing for the vet check. Lunch at the *Domaine*. The official veterinary inspection takes place in the afternoon.
Dinner at the *Domaine*, overnight stay in a tent. (Option to stay at a hotel in Rabat for an additional fee)

Day 7

Preparing and warming up the horses for the endurance race. The group starts together and stays together for the 40 km course. Lunch follows the ride.
Afternoon transfer to the hotel in Rabat. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8

Departure

Independent return journey after breakfast. Your guide will be happy to assist you in arranging a taxi to the airport (not included in the tour price).

DATES

21 – 28/03/2027; 28/03 – 04/04/2027

PRICES

INCLUDED

Full Board on riding days, Half Board on hotel days, Riding with guide, Overnight in Double rooms in Hotels or Tents, Registration fees for horse and rider for the race

NOT INCLUDED

Travel, Airport transfers, single supplement, Tips, Drinks in Hotels, Alocholic beverages,

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Single room supplement per person: €120.00 for the camp option; €150.00 for the hotel option
“Comfort” surcharge – overnight stays at a hotel: €100.00 per person

NEAREST AIRPORT

Rabat or Casablanca Airport

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The accommodation

The first and last night will be spent in mid-class hotels. During the ride, you have the option of staying in a camp with simple tents, or for a surcharge you can stay at hotels along the way. Please note that the hotel option will require addidional transfers and you might not be able to spend evenings with the group.

Hotels

tradititional Moroccan Hotel

Accommodation at the beginning and end of the trip, as well as for one night in the middle, is in mid-range hotels or lodges; some hotels have a swimming pool.

Mobile Camp

you sleep in simple tents - or under the starry sky.

During the ride, camping takes place in simple tents, with a separate tent provided for toilets and washing.

The Food

you will enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine as well as international dishes.

Meals at the camp are often cooked over an open fire. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated with prior notice.
Tea—especially mint tea—is a staple of Moroccan culture.

As Morocco is a predominantly Muslim country, little to no alcohol is consumed. If you would like to have a drink during the trip, you should arrange this in advance or bring something with you from duty-free.