Agafay Desert Trail

October 29, 2024
Caitlin Hoskins

So, you want a holiday with great riding, warm weather, stunning horses and to stay in a luxury hotel preferably with a spa and pool? We’ve got you covered on the perfect winter getaway.

Most of our riders looking to join a trail want the same thing; great riding in varied scenery (included a few exhilirating gallops). Somewhere easy to get to with year round sunshine, friendly guides, beautiful horses, delicious food and night time accommodation that feels like you are actually on holiday.

Introducing our newest trail; the Agafay Desert Trail in Morocco. This trail takes riders into the beautiful Agafay desert in the Atlas mountains for some sensational riding. Night-times are in high end hotels and luxury camps with swimming pools. The team who run this trail are true experts, having welcomed riders for decades. It’s an easy transfer from Marakech airport of less than a hour and you’ll be met and dropped off at the airport, what could be easier?!
Agafay Desert 4

The horses and riding
You will ride through the High Atlas Mountains, renowned for being the most beautiful in Morocco. Pass through Berber villages to discover the traditions of the region, far from the metropolitan life of Marrakech! Our goal is to reach the Agafay desert; the terrain gradually opens up and you should be prepared to ride at a varied pace with lots of trots, canters and full gallops when the terrain allows. This trail is only suitable for intermediate and experienced riders.
Accommodation
This trail is unique for our Moroccan trails in that it offers much more luxurious accommodation than is usually used on a horse riding holiday and especially considering this is a desert trail. All the hotels have swimming pools and on your final night, the hotel offers a hamman and spa.
This trail includes all meals from lunch on your arrival day to lunch on your departure day. You can expect traditional morroccan cusine, breakfast is served at your accommodation each morning and is usually a selection of bread, preserves, cakes, fresh fruit, eggs, tea, coffee and juice. Make sure to sample msemen, a delicious crepe served in this region.
Dinners will be typical and traditional Moroccan fare featuring plenty of vegetables, chicken, beef, and lamb in the form of tagine, soups, stews and couscous. Lunch is usually lighter, such as fresh salads and seasonal fruits. One of the loveliest features of riding in this part of the world is the delicious sweet mint tea served throughout the day, incredibly refreshing when riding in the desert.
 
More info
Agafay Desert Trail
Departs between December and May
Cost: £2580 per person
Book with a 20% deposit, the full balance is due 8 weeks before departure
Level: Intermediate to advanced
You must be happy riding at all paces
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