Day 1

On arrival at Ouarzazate Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by the team and transferred to your hotel. Take time to relax, settle in, and soak up your first impressions of Morocco’s desert gateway. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 2

An early morning departure (around 7:00 am) takes us south towards Zagora (approx. 3-hour drive), where our horses await. From here, the adventure truly begins.We ride southwest across the vast Feïja reg, an open stony desert that immediately conveys the immensity of the Sahara. Gradually, the dramatic silhouettes of the Djebel Bani mountains rise ahead — the final mountain chain before the great desert beyond.A winding trail leads us up to the mountain pass, rewarding us with breathtaking panoramic views over the Feïja plateau and the distant Djebel Saghro. We then descend through a narrow gorge to reach a small oasis, long used as a resting point by nomadic tribes. Evening under the stars in a traditional desert bivouac.

Day 3

We begin the day crossing an arid plateau scattered with hardy acacia trees — some of the only vegetation able to survive in this harsh environment. As we ride south, soft sand hills gradually appear and grow into sweeping dunes.The landscape becomes endless and serene. This protected area is a natural reserve where gazelles and ostriches are slowly being reintroduced. We camp beside the Naam River — its name meaning “ostrich” in Arabic — and enjoy a peaceful desert evening.

Day 4

Today’s ride takes us through rolling dunes, where you may occasionally spot nomadic camps — low, traditional tents made from camel or goat hair, known as kheïmas.Gradually, the scenery changes as we approach the end of the Drâa Valley. Palm trees appear, sheltering small houses within the Bounou palm grove. The beautifully preserved ksar (fortified village) is one of the most impressive in the region.We arrive in Ouled Driss, where you’ll have time to visit the ksar and its small local museum before settling in for the night.

Day 5

From here, the pace can quicken as we ride along the Drâa Valley, moving between sand hills and wide stony plateaus (regs). Crossing the Selmane Pass, we’re rewarded with sweeping views over the Tagounite palm grove.We continue through dunes, cultivated fields, and villages with beautifully decorated earthen walls — proud testimonies of local craftsmanship. Near Nesrate, we reach an area where a once-thriving palm grove has been gradually swallowed by the sands. Bivouac in the dunes for a magical desert night.

Day 6

Today brings us back toward village life, with its lively contrast of fortified homes (ksour), lush gardens, blazing sun, and welcome shade.The palm grove gives way to the Drâa River, flowing between the Djebel Bani and Djebel Tadrart mountain ranges. We continue to a tranquil oasis, where we set up camp for the night.

Day 7

Our final ride takes us north along quiet trails weaving through ksour and cultivated fields within the palm grove. We reach the village of Tinfou, where impressive dunes threaten to engulf houses and farmland — a striking reminder of the desert’s ever-advancing power.In the early afternoon, we transfer back to Ouarzazate. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a charming local restaurant before spending your final night at the hotel.

Day 8

DepartureDepending on your flight time, enjoy a final stroll through the souks before your airport transfer and journey home.