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The path of 1000 kasbahs

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A horse riding holiday in Morocco open to intermediate and experienced riders

A horse trail organized from 3 participants only at the dates proposed

A horse trail in loop with departure and arrival in Skoura palm grove, near Ouarzazate

The magic of encountering nomads and their herds

The almond valley blooming from end January till mid-March

The superb kasbahs

The palm groves with a view over the snowy Atlas Mountains in the back

The lunar landscapes, specific to the stone desert

The high standard level at the camps (pleasant dining tent, shower tent with hot water, chemical loo in a separate tent)

At night, you’ll have the choice between sleeping all together in the large Moroccan tent (set up by the team) or separatly in a small 1-2 person Igloo tent (to be set up by you each night). Don’t hesitate to ask the team for a small Igloo tent at the camp if you want some privacy!

 

Next confirmed departures:

  • February 22 to March 01, 2026
  • March 01 to 08, 2026
Prices
Horse riding holiday with return transfers and 2 nights in riads
7 days / 7 nights, including 5 and half days in the saddle / 5 nights in camp		 from €1200 per person

  • Day 1

    Meeting in the morning in Marrakesh and transfer towards the palm grove of Skoura (about 5 hours drive) A meeting in Ouarzazate airport is also possible (about 1 hour drive). Lunch break on the road (not included). Dinner and night in Skoura in a Kasbah. Tp be there on time for the transfer, you must arrive on the day before and sleep 1 night in Marrakech (not included).

  • Day 2

    You will cross the palm grove of Skoura where you will encounter magnificent palm trees. You will see the mountains far away with their snow-capped peaks, from the palm grove. This contrast of landscapes is really extraordinary. You can discover magnificent Kasbahs along your road. The picnic will be made at Aït Saïd. Your bivouac will be in the heart of the oasis of Tamassinte.

  • Day 3

    You will take the direction of the Atlas Mountain and you will discover a very big variety of landscapes throughout your road with an alternation of mountains with rich and contrasted colors. Picnic at Tamsoulte, in the valley of almond trees. Almond trees are in flowers there at the end of February - beginning of March and you will appreciate the beauty of this small paradise in bewitching scents. You will go through small paths following villages dug in the mountain. The bivouac will be located in Atagragra.

  • Day 4

    You will meet nomads and will cross their camps, full of children, sheep and goats. Picnic at Assaghmou which peaks at 1600 m. You will go down the mountain by rugged paths in the direction of your bivouac which will be established near the small fortified of N'Aij, situated near Ghassat, at 1450 m.

  • Day 5

    You will cross the magnificent valley of Assif Izerki inhabited by nomads and full of very old picturesque villages. Picnic at Taferghouste. In the afternoon, the road goes back up the oued Dadès lined by ksour flooded in the greenery of oases and dominated by the overwhelming silhouette of the AtlasMountain. The oued Dadès feeds the lake of restraint of the dam Mansour ed Dahbi which allows the irrigation of the valley of Drâa. It is at the edge of this lake that your bivouac will be located.

  • Day 6

    You will follow the Dadès to arrive at the village of Afra where you will lunch with magnificent Kasbahs nearby. In the afternoon, you will take the direction of the Sarho mountains. Your bivouac will be on the plateau of Maouste, in front of the village of Sidi Flah. This village, lined by Dadès, in fact consists of three hamlets: 2 Arab hamlets surrounding a Berber hamlet.

  • Day 7

    Morning on horseback through small paths which will let you in the palm grove of Skoura. You will have lunch in the palm grove. Departure towards Marrakesh or Ouarzazate in the early afternoon. Free time to discover/visit Marrakesh in the evening or Ouarzazate in the late afternoon. Dinner not included. Night in riad.

  • Useful information

    On horseback:
    - helmets are provided
    - weight of the riders limited to ~ 85 kg

    For the nights in camp:
    - bring a warm sleeping bag and warm clothes as the nights are cold in the mountains

  • Why should you book this trail?

    "It was in the magnificent region of Ouarzazate, and more specifically in the heart of Skoura palm grove, that I truly fell in love with Morocco and decided to make it my home. My experience in this region has truly changed my life! Although I live in Essaouira, a part of my heart continues to beat for Skoura and its surroundings. That's why I want to make you discover this region that is so special to me, and why we organize one or two trails there every year!
    The richness of this region lies in the extreme kindness of its inhabitants, the beauty of the landscapes that make you feel very small, the majestic old kasbahs that are the soul of the small Berber villages made of mud that we cross, and above all the rich colors of the earth, mountains, and oases.
    It's hard to describe how you feel when you see these mountains, with the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains in the background, following us along our journey as we ride through oases and green valleys. These contrasting landscapes are what make this trek so special!
    Not to mention encounters with nomads and their herds of goats and sheeps. Simple people who still live a troglodytic lifestyle, but whose wealth lies in the land, nature, and their animals.
    This trail is more than just a change of scenery; it's a real return to your roots, a complete immersion in the nomadic way of life, and you'll inevitably leave a little piece of your heart in this region when you'll get back home...
    I really hope you'll love it as much as I do!!"
    Sophie

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