Argan Horse Trek - 8 Days in the Essaouira Hinterland
About this experience
Ride into the Essaouira hinterland through the largest argan and thuya forests of the region, famous for inlaid woodwork and argan oil. Visit a women's cooperative where the oil is still made by hand, a local souk and old sugar mills, pass the biggest argan tree in the area and follow the canyons of the Ksob river. Camels, herds and farmers share the trails, and tea in a stranger's home is part of the journey. The trek ends on the great Cap Sim dunes and the long beach towards Sidi Kaouki.
Highlights
What's Included
─ Included
- ─Airport welcome and transfer to Essaouira
- ─First night in a hotel with dinner
- ─Horse and riding guide
- ─Nights at a nomad bivouac
- ─Meals on the riding days
─ Not included
- ─Flights
- ─Travel insurance
- ─Drinks and personal expenses
Meeting Point
Itinerary
Welcome at Marrakech or Essaouira airport, transfer to Essaouira, briefing, dinner and night in a hotel.
About 5 hours a day at walk, trot and canter through wadis, farmland and argan forest, with Portuguese ruins, an argan oil cooperative and stone villages. Nights at a nomad bivouac.
Last ride over the Cap Sim dunes and the beach back to the ranch.
Transfer to the airport.
Important Information
Fixed departure dates: 10 to 17 Oct 2026; 26 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 2027; 20 to 27 Mar 2027; 26 Jun to 3 Jul 2027; 23 to 30 Oct 2027; 11 to 18 Mar 2028. Riders must be comfortable at walk, trot and canter, keep a good posture at the trot and weigh no more than 90 kg. Everyone helps care for their own horse during the trek. The camp night needs a booking and passport details at least two weeks ahead, as required by the Essaouira authorities. Book a flight arriving at Marrakech airport by 14:00 on day 1 and leaving Marrakech at 12:00 or later on the last day; outside these times a private taxi costs about 80 EUR, shared between travellers. Travel insurance with medical cover that includes horse riding is required. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in Morocco.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel before the trip for your own reasons, the organiser does not refund the trip price: the travel insurance with cancellation cover required for this trek lets you claim it back, so take it out when you book.
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