Horses & Surfing

Day 1 — First touch of the ocean

You can arrive via Agadir, Marrakech, or Essaouira. Big, well-known cities — but for us, just starting points. A driver will be waiting for you at the airport, and from there we head to our base.

The drive takes about 3 hours (or 30 minutes from Essaouira). The landscape shifts along the way — dry plains, Berber villages, argan trees. The road from Agadir is winding, so if you get motion sickness, it’s worth taking something before.

Our house sits a bit outside, about 15 minutes from the beach. From the terrace, you can see the ocean and the sunset.

We keep the first day flexible, depending on your arrival. If you get in early, we’ll take a walk towards the stable. If you still have the energy, we can ride out for a short sunset ride.

If you arrive late, we’ll have dinner together, talk for a while, and let you rest after the journey.

Day 2 — Surfing in Iftane

Early morning, we head straight to the ocean — to a raw, open surf spot in Iftane. This is where the Atlantic shows its character.

You get all the gear, and with an instructor, spend around 1.5–2 hours in the water — learning to read the waves and catch your first rides.

After the session, we have lunch and stay by the ocean a bit longer. If you feel like it, there’s time for some free surf — no pressure, just your own pace.

It’s the kind of day that sets the tone for the whole trip. Water, wind, sun — and that good kind of tired.

In the afternoon, we head back to the house. Quiet evening — rest, dinner, and time to talk.

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Day 3 — Surfing in Tafedna

We drive further south, to Tafedna — a small fishing village. Again, 1.5–2 hours in the water with an instructor, then lunch and time to surf on your own.

No two days in the ocean are the same — wind, waves, light, everything shifts.

You come back with a full head and a body that knows it’s been used.

Day 4 — First day on horseback: Cap Sim

We get in the saddle.

After breakfast, we head to the stable — a short off-road drive and we’re there. We match the horses and ride out.

We head north, towards Cap Sim. The landscape shifts — cliffs, open space, wind coming off the ocean. Steeper sections, long stretches for galloping, and moments where you ride high above the water.

Lunch with a view of the Atlantic — out in the open or inside a cave, depending on the conditions.

In the afternoon, we head back to the base. Pool, rest, and dinner to close the day.

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Day 5 — Riding to Sidi M’Bark

One of the most beach-focused days.

We ride mostly along the coast, heading south towards Sidi M’Bark — where fresh water meets the ocean. If the winter was rainy, you’ll see small waterfalls and pools. If not, what remains is sand, rock, and traces of water.

It’s a place with its own history — both geological and human. You can often spot turtles in the pools. If it’s windy, we’ll take shelter in a cave for lunch. After that, there’s time for a swim in the ocean.

Another day of long, flowing gallops along the beach, with nothing but space ahead.

In the afternoon, we head back to the house.

Day 6 — Last day on horseback

The last full day in the saddle.

We ride through Berber villages, past argan trees and soft rolling hills. The landscape feels calmer, more everyday. People at work, goats grazing, small houses along the way.

Gradually, we make our way back to the ocean. Last gallops.

Lunch with a view of the water. In the evening, we return home for a shared dinner.

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Day 7 — Horses & Essaouira (depending on the weather)

The plan for the day depends on the conditions.

If it’s warm and calm, we start at the stable. Bareback ride to the beach, swimming with the horses, photos, and time to enjoy it without rush.

If it’s cooler or windy, we switch it around. We go to Essaouira in the morning — walk the port, the old walls, the medina, and have lunch in town – we go to the fish market — you choose what you want, and it’s cooked on the spot..

Then in the late afternoon, we ride out for sunset.

Either way, it’s a good last day — just a different rhythm.

Day 8 — Last sunrise

If there’s time, we’ll stop by a local hammam.

If not, after breakfast we head straight to Agadir/Marrakech/Essaouira airport.

You leave with the sound of the ocean, tired arms from surfing, and the rhythm of hooves still in your head.