Arrival

Arrival in Agadir and overnight stay at a city hotel. Ride briefing over a sociable dinner.
A group transfer is included for arrivals before 4:00 PM. For arrivals at other times, a taxi can be arranged upon request (for an additional fee).

Drive via Tiznit and Lakhsass to Goulmim. The horses are stabled just outside Goulmim in the Tighmert Oasis. In the afternoon, there is time for sightseeing in Goulmim or an introductory ride through the Tighmert palm oasis. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Tighmert.

Today the route continues across the plain, though the terrain becomes increasingly rocky. Large herds of goats and sheep graze here among the acacia trees. The mountains draw closer, and the valley narrows. A lunch break with a picnic from the support vehicle takes place at a well. In the afternoon, the ride continues through the mountain valley. Camp in a green oasis.

The first section follows the road to the village of Aouinet Torkos. There is a checkpoint here where passports are checked. The village sits in complete isolation amidst a rocky plain—it is the last opportunity to stock up on supplies for the next 150 kilometers. The journey continues across the vast white plain to a solitary house with a well, where the picnic lunch will be served. The afternoon route leads across the plain to the camp, situated in the middle of the desert.

The journey continues across the plain. You repeatedly pass through acacia groves and abandoned villages, though there are no people or animals to be seen. The route follows the Draa riverbed. Camp for the night is set up near a well.

Today is a mountain day; you will cross several mountain ranges. The valleys are very remote. Occasionally, you spot a nomad tent and herds of animals grazing on the sparse vegetation. Crumbling walls, often stretching for kilometers, run along the hillsides—remnants of the boundaries once marked by the local inhabitants. Towards evening, the landscape suddenly turns green. A large spring feeds the valley, where palms and grass grow—an ideal spot for the camp.

Today, only 30 kilometers separate you from Tantan. The terrain is hilly but quite manageable for the horses. There are more ridges to cross, but sandy valleys lie between them, inviting you to enjoy a good gallop. Occasionally, you even come across a spring where the horses can quench their thirst. The horses are released into a paddock by the communal well, about 2 kilometers outside Tantan. Transfer to the hotel in Tantan.

Today is a rest day. Although Tantan is small, it offers plenty of souks and small shops for browsing and buying souvenirs. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today, you get back in the saddle. The route once again follows the Draa River, which carries water here. Many birds live and breed in the adjacent marshland, where you will enjoy a picnic. In the afternoon, you follow the Draa for a while longer before the ride heads inland. At a suitable spot, you climb up to the high plateau, where the camp is set up.

The route now heads toward the Atlantic, taking you through sandy valleys and dune landscapes. Along the cliffs, you can enjoy magnificent views of the secluded coastline. The ride continues along sandy paths to the former Fort Aurorea; the camp is nearby.

Finally, we head to the beach! Endless gallops across the white sand. We stop for a picnic in the dunes along the way before continuing along the Atlantic. We camp near a small village called Plage Blanche, though the only facilities there are a café, a naval station, and a police post. In summer, the beach fills with Moroccan vacationers who spend a month living in makeshift patchwork tents.

We continue along the beach, which is now quite flat and expansive. We soon arrive at Foum Assaka. The beach becomes rockier as we near the end of this stretch, and mountains begin to rise. The ride now leads back through secluded valleys and over cactus-covered hills. Occasionally, there is a jump over a ditch or a small stone wall. We camp by the Assaka River.

This is the final day of riding. We cross the Assaka River and ride across the vast plain toward Guelmim. You can gallop to your heart’s content once more on the white clay ground. Civilization gradually reappears as you reach the palm grove, where you must bid farewell to the horses. We then drive via Guelmim to Agadir. Overnight stay at a hotel in Agadir.

Departure

Independent return journey after breakfast. Your guide will be happy to assist you.