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– You’ll be collected from Essaouira airport and transferred to your accommodation in Essaouira (around 10-15 minute drive)
– You can check into your room any time after 3pm
– The afternoon and evening is free to settle into your luxurious Moroccan Riad and soak up the creative atmosphere
Accommodation
– The Riad accommodation is called the Riad Zelaka and is located within the old town of Medina and close to the shops and restaurants
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These activity holidays in Essaouira, Morocco, were founded by Nasser and Sara. They met each other in Egypt, caught up in Tarifa, lived there for a couple of years, and ended up in Essaouira to set up their watersports centre. Their dream was to share their passion for the ocean, to bring people together and to create a 100 % surf vibe for their visitors. The surfy couple have two beautiful kids, Leila and Samir. They already know the drill of travelling the world and chasing the wind! The team is formed of a mixture of Moroccan & European surf dudes and ladies.
Your hosts’ passion for the sea and adventure will ensure you come away with great memories of Moroccan culture and the stunning Atlantic Ocean. The surf and ki... Read All
These activity holidays in Essaouira, Morocco, were founded by Nasser and Sara. They met each other in Egypt, caught up in Tarifa, lived there for a couple of years, and ended up in Essaouira to set up their watersports centre. Their dream was to share their passion for the ocean, to bring people together and to create a 100 % surf vibe for their visitors. The surfy couple have two beautiful kids, Leila and Samir. They already know the drill of travelling the world and chasing the wind! The team is formed of a mixture of Moroccan & European surf dudes and ladies.
Your hosts’ passion for the sea and adventure will ensure you come away with great memories of Moroccan culture and the stunning Atlantic Ocean. The surf and kitesurf school has been teaching their knowledge of kiteboarding and surfing in small and safe groups for many years and all instructors are IKO and VDWS qualified.
The nearby horse riding stables are based around 3km away and your instructor has over 25 years experience riding and guiding to help you discover the best of the local area on horseback.
In the old town of Essaouira in Morocco right on the beautiful Atlantic coast this excellent adventure school specialises in surfing, kitesurfing and horse riding. Your friendly and fully qualified sports instructors and new state of the art equipment will ensure you make the most of your adventure holiday staying in one of the lovely rooms in the boutique Moroccan Riad in the heart of the Medina for a surf, kite surf or horse riding holiday with a difference.
Getting therePlease note that prices for the holidays do not include flights. We recommend using www.skyscanner.net to check flights.
Nearest airports:
Essaouira (10-15 minute drive)
Marrakech (2.5 hours drive away from Essaouira)
Agadir (2.5-3 hours drive from Essaouira)
Airport transfers
Please note that 24 hour return transfers to and from Essaouira airport are included in the price.
24 hour return transfer
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced riders looking for a horse riding adventure in a magical location
- Note: beginners will start with an introductory tutorial to ensure a full understanding of how to move through the paces of walk, trot and canter as well as how to steer and halt your horse before setting off to explore the coast line and before starting the trek
- Minimum age 8 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)
- Horse riding is great fun for everyone but it’s best to bear in mind that it can be physically demanding sometimes especially during the 4 day trek so a reasonable level of fitness is required
- Your instructors speak English and French
- These horse riding holidays make great singles holidays and singles will have their own private room in the Riad (note: shared rooms with other solo travellers are not offered)
- We recommend that solo travellers join an existing group; it is possible for only one person to join the holiday but there will be a surcharge of €50 per day
- The stables are situated just 3km outside of Essaouira in a small village called Diabat
- Your riding teacher Jawad established the riding centre many years ago and has over 25 years riding experience, he’s a great horseman and guide with a passion for animals and the countryside
- Jawad was born in Essaouira and has been riding all his life and has a deep knowledge of the local area
- You may also be guided by Hicham who also has a wealth of experience with horses and guiding
- Due to the stunning countryside and coastal trails, trekking is a big focus here and you can ride to your heart’s content
- All treks cater for mixed abilities to ensure everybody get the most out of the experience
- The centre has 12 Arab-Berber horses and ponies varying in age from 2 to 20 years
- The horses are well trained, schooled and suitable for all levels of riders from beginners to advanced
- Sun protection
- Helmet if you wish to wear one as riding hats are not provided
- Flash light/head lamp
- Comfortable trousers for riding in, ideally with no seams (preferably not jeans)
- Sleeping bag
- Towel
- Wet wipes
- Swim wear
- Flip flops
- Warm clothes for the evenings
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