La Chevauchée Berbère - Agadir Essaouira - Morocco

Welcome at Agadir Airport, transfer to the REHA Equestrian Centre, by the Atlantic Ocean. Meeting. Night in the ranch

Morning with the guides and the person in charge of the trek followed by a. , little trek in the area with the horses the Afternoon

Departure. We'll go strait through the Atlas Mountain, with its amazing views onto the Ocean. Bivouac

"Piste des crêtes " (Crest Piste). Great panoramas. Breathtaking views on the valley and its typical villages. We'll be riding down towards the Tichkjit valley. Bivouac under the palm trees by the river

A river at the bottom of a canyon then again through the mountain and few villages, before we arrive in the Souk Tlata Tankert Valley. Bivouac under the trees

After Ksar d'Amrane, ride down to Timsine. Picnic in the middle of the pink bay-leaves bushes near the bed of the river. Bivouac just after Souk Ida ou Trouma

Ride back towards the Ocean with wild coast views. Sand dunes and gallop on the Cap Tafelnay beach. Bivouac by the river

Day off. Beach and games. Visit of the fishermen village time to relax and recover before the second part of the trek. Same bivouac

Turning our back on the ocean, we ride through the Atlas mountain. Narrow piste through the forest to arrive at the top of the rock. Bivouac near Amsitten Tower. Great view

Ride down towards IMINTLIT Market. Visit of a traditional market. Kasbah at the top of a rocky hill. Bivouac by the river Takendout in the "vallée des génies "

Villages of Ait Zelten then Moulay Lahcen. Amazing River and valleys. We need to increase the speed by the end of the day to spend the night in the village of Sidi Hamd ou Hamd

The track becomes sandy again. Herds of goats and camels. Arrival on Sidi Kaouki Beach. Last picnic. The afternoon ride brings us back to Essaouira by the seaside. Dunes couvered by bushes. At the entry of the city with emotion we let the horses go back to the Equestrian Centre REHA. This is the end. Transfer to the hotel, visit of the docks. Night in the hotel

Day off in Essaouira. Discover this amazing town full of history. Artisanal Thuya wood works. Lunch and dinner off in town. Night in a hotel in Essaouira

Morning departure to Agadir by local transport. . Last swim in the Atlantic Ocean. Evening party to celebrate the end of the trek. Night in the ranch

Transfer to the Airport- Flight back

By the ocean, on the mountains or in the desert, all nights will be spent camping under canvas, with a few indoor nights. A big morning breakfast, a picnic at midday - grills, salads, omelettes, etc. In the evening the cook prepares traditional Moroccan meals

All our horses are arab barbe, very well adapted to the mountains paths: Safe little hooves and big heart.

Tack: English or trek saddles.

A vehicle will carry your personal effects, the food and the equipment you'll find every evening at the camp. Holsters are provided on the horses for your personal effects such as sun protection cream, a water bottle, camera, towel, lunch, etc. After breakfast and the morning packing, the day is split up as follows: 2:30 to 3 hours on horseback, a picnic for lunch and another 2:30 to 3 hour ride in the afternoon

Guide, fluent in English and French, accompanied by a driver and a Morrocan cook. With more than 8 riders, a second guide will join the group

1 big travelling bag or kitbag which will be transported by vehicle (Please avoid suitcases). Our advice for your personal equipment is:1 sleeping bag, 2 or 3 T-shirts,1 long-sleeved T-shirt or shirt (to avoid sunburn),1 woollen jumper,1 windcheater,1 efficient raincoat,1 light cotton trousers,1 pair of shorts, 1 swimming suit, hat, cap or bonnet, scarf, sunglasses, 1 light torch with spare batteries,1 isothermic flask (minimum 1 litre), a pocket knife, toilet rolls and a lighter. To ride: Trainers (avoid wide shoes to fit into the stirrups) with mini chaps to minimise untimely rubs Avoid synthetic underwear and tight jeans as well as boots - even leather ones