The Atlantic Coast

Price : 8800 MAD - 800,00 €

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An 8 day trail ride (6 days on horseback) along the Atlantic coast from Essaouira and southwards. Departure from Essaouira, return by car to Essaouira. Going directly south, starting from Diabat, following the coast and through the fishing villages, over the great cliffs to the sand dunes, you will enjoy the freshness of this trail during the summer.

Day 1: Arrival in Essaouira Pick-up at Marrakech airport, transfer to your accommodation in Essaouira (2h30). Briefing about the trail ride by the guide. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel (transfer from Marrakech included).
Day 2-6: Trekking on horseback The Atlantic Coast trail ride takes you through the forests of eucalyptus and mimosas and on to the beautiful deserted beaches along the coast towards the south. You encounter narrow paths, small Berber villages, sand dunes and waterfalls. After climbing cliffs and crossing fishing villages you ride up past springs towards the hinterland to meet isolated villages and plateaus with scattered argan trees. On your left side, the winding paths and tracks follow fields with argan and olive trees, and to the right is the ocean with its blue waves. The Atlantic Coast trail follows a succession of deserted beaches, cliffs and paths through the barren and rocky ground in the hinterland. Every evening you will experience the life of the Berber nomads in your bivouac, and enjoy the Moroccan meal prepared by our chef before having a good night's sleep in the Berber tent.
Day 7: End of the trail and return to Essaouira The tour concludes with a half-day ride along the coast, through a valley of palm trees and a river that irrigates all the vegetation of the area, and here, at the end of the trip, you are facing the ocean. The arrival is relatively early, so that you have time to get back to Essaouira by car and enjoy the last shopping and spending before leaving. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Essaouira.
Day 8: Transfer and Departure Transfer to the airport of Essaouira or Marrakech

Price per person: 8800 MAD -800 € all inclusive
Minimum 3 people
Privatized activity possible with a supplement.
Included: Transfer to and from the airport to the starting point of the trek, all meals, accommodation in Berber tents for 6 to 7 persons or in igloo tents, horses, equipped for trails, guides.
Not included: airline tickets and personal expenses, hammam and massage.
Conditions of sales: The trip is reserved upon receipt of the registration form and payment of a non-refundable deposit of 50%. The balance is payable no later than one month before departure. Beyond that date, no refund will be made (unless cancellation insurance was taken out). If the booking is made within one month before the date of departure, full payment must be made at the time of booking. Any person who for a valid reason (force majeure or other) is obliged to interrupt his visit will be repatriated as soon as possible to the nearest city at his own cost. The rest of the stay will not be refunded. If weather conditions require it or due to unexpected factors, Ranch de Diabat, reserves the right to modify certain route sections or stages, in the interest of the participants. To validate your reservation, we ask you to check the availability of the trek by email with our Booking service: info@ranchdediabat.com

Description of the trail:
- Duration: The trial ride lasts about 5 hours a day. Departure towards 10 am every morning, break for lunch around 1 : 30 to eat and take a nap, arrival in the camp about 5 pm, dinner and overnight stay.
- Luggage: the driver will transport your luggage in the car/van. It is important to bring a sleeping bag, T-shirts with long sleeves, sunscreen and any personal medicines.
- Accommodation: Your accommodation throughout your trail ride, will be in collective tents for 6 to 7 people, or if you wish, in a 2 person igloo tent. The camp is equipped with a shower.
- Meals: Meals are prepared by our chef, who will let you experience the richness of the Moroccan cuisine. The menu will take into account special diets or food allergies of the participants.
- Formalities: To enter Morocco, no visa is required. One must simply be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months from date of entry. No vaccinations are required.
- Equestrian level: In order to participate in our treks, you need to be comfortable in all three gaits and have experience of riding outside. It is best that you have already done a full day on horseback. If you wish, you can come to us a few days before the trek to benefit from lessons and determine your level.
- Material: Each horse is equipped with a trail riding saddle and saddle bags that allow you to carry your lunch and personal effects you need for your day on horseback. For sensitive persons it is recommended to bring a sheepskin cover for protection in the saddle. Do not forget your water bottle.
- Insurance: The Ranch de Diabat is insured for its trail rides. Nevertheless it is necessary that you are in possession of your own specific insurance for horse trail rides.
- Bring: Your luggage will follow you in the car, so it is important not to bring unnecessary clothes and items. Take a few T-shirts, clothes made of cotton, a long-sleeved shirt against the sun, a fleece pullover against the wind, two pairs of riding pants, a waterproof poncho (it hardly ever rains, but you can never be too careful). Boots or walking shoes, chaps, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Do not forget your sleeping bag, a flashlight for the night, paper towels, underwear and medicines to prevent intestinal infections.
Contact us for more information by phone at +212 (0) 524 476 382 or by email on info@ranchdediabat.com