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day to explore the medina. It also arranges 90-minute dromedary rides in the
palmeraie
(Dh250), including transport.
Action Sport Loisirs
CYCLING
( 0661 24 01 45;
www.marrakechbikeaction.com
; Apt 4, 2nd fl, Ave Yacoub el-Mansour, Guéliz; half
day Dh280-350, full day Dh750)
Organises circuits of the Palmeraie and Marrakesh gardens
and longer excursions to the Ourika Valley and the Lalla Takerkoust lake replete with bar-
becue lunch.
Palmeraie
tours leave from the Tikida Garden Resort in the Palmeraie.
Horse Riding
Les Cavaliers de L'Atlas
( 0672 84 55 79;
www.lescavaliersdelatlas.com
; Rte de Casablanca; half-day ride Dh350-565, full day
Dh1000-1350)
Run by passionate horsewoman Sophie Chauvat, this is a professional stables
with a mix of Arab, Anglo-Arab and Berber horses and Welsh and Shetland ponies. With
riad-style accommodation available (Dh1010 to Dh1690), options include fully packaged
horse-riding holidays, lessons for children and beginners, and half-/full- and multi-day
horse treks in the Atlas.
All equipment is provided, including hard hats, half chaps and body protectors for chil-
dren. The centre is located five minutes north of Marrakesh on the Rte de Casablanca
(N9) and is clearly signposted on the road.
HORSE RIDING
