The Argan Trek

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days 8 days nights 7 nights
Morocco
Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Basic
Weight limit
90 kg / 198 lb

In eight days on horseback in Essaouira, explore the hinterland, including the largest Argan and cedar forest. Traverse beautiful canyons along the Ksob river, encountering camels and grazing animals and see the region's largest Argan tree. 

Visit an Argan oil cooperative, witness handmade processing, and taste the healthful oil. Explore the local market and old sugar factories. The friendliness of the locals is a strong point of this horse trekking, stopping for a cup of tea at the home of someone you meet and eating homemade bread. 

The journey culminates in crossing the dunes of Cap Sim and a serene gallop along the long beach that connects Sidi Kaouky to the city of Essaouira.

US$ 946
per tourist for 8 days
Date of Travel
Number of tourists
up to 10 tourists over 14 years old
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Erika P. is the organizer of this trip
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The organizer speaks: English
In 2006, an enthusiastic horse-riding tourist from Italy came to Morocco to book a horse ride on the (then still small) Ranch de Diabat: Erika. Omar, one of the two brothers who ran the ranch, was her riding guide... This encounter led to a serious relationship and Erika soon left Italy to live and work as a partner on the Ranch in order to realise a shared dream: to propagate trail riding in Morocco throughout the world. Erika had previously worked in tourism and riding is her great hobby. At the Ranch, she is the organiser who takes care of the rides. She is very concerned about the welfare of the horses and contributes with many new ideas to ensure that there is always something new at the Ranch.

Tour highlights

Try the Authentic Cuisine
Our cook will be able to give you delights and make you taste the typical cuisine of Morocco
Enjoy Diverse Landscape
Every day ride through different landscape, a different terrain
Feel the Local Friendliness
Observe the local population in their rhythms of life of other times

Route details

Day 1
Arrival

Reception at Marrakech or Essaouira airport, transfer to Essaouira. Briefing on the progress of the trek. 

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2
Exploring Essaouira
Day 3
Exploring Essaouira
Day 4
Exploring Essaouira
Day 5
Exploring Essaouira
Day 6
Exploring Essaouira
Day 7
Discover the coast
Day 8
Departure
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour organizer's comments

In order to participate in our treks, you must be comfortable in the three gaits and have the habit of being outdoors. It would be better if you had already done a full day on horseback, if you wish, it is possible to come to us a few days before the trek to benefit from lessons and to know your level., The different equestrian levels will be managed with more guides in order to guarantee the fun for every rider both beginner and with a good equestrian level.

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Accommodation

Comfort
Basic
Hotel
2 nights
Tent
5 nights
2 nights
Hotel

Accommodation for the first and last night is in the hotel. In case of single travellers: if we do not find the second person for a double room, we have to ask for a supplement for a single room.

5 nights
Berber Tent

Travel recommendations

Group meeting place

Essaouira

Tour conditions

Included

  • equipped horses rental; 
  • equestrian guides;
  • cap;
  • meals;
  • accommodation in collective Berber tents and several igloo tents;
  • transfer from and to the airport of Marrakech or Essaouira to the starting point of the trek.

Extras

  • international flights;
  • insurance;
  • alcoholic drinks.

    Tip: It is customary at the end of the trip to leave a tip to the staff who took care of you during the experience, which can vary from 7 to 10% of the value of the trip.

Group size

up to 10 tourists

Duration

8 days
7 nights

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

The perfect suitcase

  • Soft and non-rigid suitcase
  • Take t-shirts, cotton clothes, long sleeve shirt against the sun, fleece against the wind, two / three riding pants, waterproof poncho
  • Hiking boots or shoes, gaiters or leggings, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Don't forget your sleeping bagnight light, tissues, underwear and medication to prevent intestinal infections. 
  • Each horse is equipped with a trekking saddle and bags that will allow you to carry your lunch and the personal effects necessary for your day on horseback. Sensitive people are advised to wear sheepskin as protection over the saddle, which is readily available in horse riding shops in Morocco and abroad.
  • Don't forget the water bottle.
  • Regarding the charging of your mobile phones and cameras, we recommend that you have a good Power Bank with a lot of battery, because electric charging via the truck will not be available every day.
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Dates and Prices

  • US$ 946
    13 – 20 Apr, 2024 8 days 7 nights
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  • US$ 946
    1 – 8 Jun, 2024 8 days 7 nights
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  • US$ 946
    14 – 21 Sep, 2024 8 days 7 nights
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  • US$ 946
    23 – 30 Nov, 2024 8 days 7 nights
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