In the Heart of Essaouira

After the breakfast, meeting at 9.30 am in the riad and transfer to Diabat (15 min drive). Meeting with the staff and first contact with the horses. 

We will follow a river (Ksob oued) surrounded by abundant vegetation and we will take the direction of the village named El Ghazoua that we will cross. We will then reach the largest forest of argan trees of the area which extends from Essaouira to Agadir. 

Picnic at the bank of a river, in the shade of the argan trees. 

After some rest, we will continue to cross the forest and go up and down by small mountains, being careful not walk on the turtles!! We will take the direction of Ida Ou Gourd and see some traditional Berber houses and fields. 

After a gallop on the paths, we will arrive to our camp (bivouac) which is located close to the ruins of an old sugar factory made from mud and straw. 
Diner and night in tent.

Early wake-up because this will be the longest day on horseback of the week! 

In the morning, we will climb a mountain, passing through a river bed and see a marabout, a small Berber village located on the top of a small mountain which is also famous for its marabouts and traditional healers. Then we will walk and gallop along the paths bordered by fields. A short walk will take place to get down the mountain. 

A last gallop on a path and we will arrive in a little village with a source to make the horses drink during lunch time. 

In the afternoon, we will alternate gorges, canyons and fields in direction of Argana where our bivouac is. Visit of a feminine argan oil cooperative where we will learn how to produce it and discuss with the women.

In the morning, we will cross a small Berber village then a plateau located between small hills, along the coast. 

After being gone down in the middle of a small valley, we will join “the source” where we will lunch with the team. 

After lunch, we will take the direction of the cascades of Sidi Embark and latter flow into the sea. Then we will go along the superb deserted beaches and the immense dunes of sand, where we will appreciate long gallops. We will cross a small village of fishermen. 

Arrival in the camp in early afternoon, located on one of the beaches of the village of Sidi Kaouki. 
If the weather is nice, possibility to swim with the horses or alone. 

Night in tent.