Touareg Desert Trail
8 Days
Morocco ( Best airport: Casablanca)
Ride through the epic and diverse Moroccan landscape on sure-footed Berber-Arabians, crossing varied terrain and spending your nights at a comfortable bivouac camp. Begin in the town of Tameghourte, southeast of Zagora. On the way, you can visit the village of Ouled Driss, before crossing the large Draa palm grove, where you can admire the gardens surrounding the ancient castles of Morocco.
The second stage of the trail is a total immersion in the natural landscapes. You will cross large spaces, sometimes covered by dunes and sometimes by rocks. This is the entry point to the Sahara desert. During this trail you will have the opportunity to gallop on the large sandy shelves of the desert and climb to the top of Mount Jebel Bani to admire the plain below; a breathtaking view.
Level of Riding and Fitness
This trail is suitable for intermediate and experienced riders. The riders should be comfortable and confident in all three paces and have previous experience in riding out in the open. Good riding fitness is required as youโll be spending 5 hours in the saddle each day, and a love of the outdoors is beneficial! The weight limit is 90kg.
Guides and Group Size
You will be accompanied by two local guides while out on trail. Omar and his team are knowledgeable, friendly & calm, with a lifetime experience of riding, training horses and looking after guests.
The group size is 3-10 riders, but will confirm for 2 riders with a small group supplement.
Accommodation and Dining
The first and last night of the trail is spent in a hotel in Casablanca (on your own account). We recommend a hotel close to the airport such as the Onomo hotel, Atlas hotel or the Relax hotel. This leaves you able to catch the Royal Air Maroc flight from Casablanca departing at 7.50 am and arriving in Zagora at 11.05am (not included, price around 80โฌ) to begin the trail.
While out on the trail you’ll experience the life of a nomad, sleeping inย in bivouac camps in either a shared or private tent (please bring your own sleeping bag).ย Your bivouac is equipped with a hot shower, toilet facilities, and a cooking and dining tent. Evenings are spent sitting around a campfire and enjoying traditional Moroccan meals prepared by your travelling chef.
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Itinerary
Touareg Desert Trail
8 days / 7 nights/ 6 days riding
ยฃ850 pp sharing
ยฃ60 single supplement (payable if no sharer available)
Flights & Transfers
Do NOT book flights until you have received the ‘Booking Confirmation Email’ from saddletravel.com
Fly to Casablanca, arriving at any time on Day 1 and departing on Day 8. We recommend allowing some time to explore Casablanca.
- 6 full days trail riding
- 5 nights camping
- Trail riding horse, tack and saddlebags
- All meals while on the trail (from lunch on Day 2 to lunch on Day 7)
- Transfers to and from Zagora
- Flights (international and internal)
- First and last night hotel accommodation in Casablanca
- Dinner on first and last night.