Baikan Ranch 90-minute Old Town & Desert ride.

Baikan Ranch

Trail Ride (1.5 hours) Old Town and Desert

29.01.2025

What can you expect on the Baikan Ranch Trail Ride 1,5 h Old Twon and Dessert? Here you’ll find all important information about the stable, the ride, whether photos are taken and my personal review.

Information

We had the privilege of taking a private Baikan Ranch 90-minute Old Town & Desert ride. The guide and owner Brahim was able to accommodate all our wishes.

Guests could only pay in cash with Moroccan Dirham.

Upon request, guests can borrow a riding helmet free of charge. Helmets are not mandatory.

Stable

The stable is located on the outskirts of "Ait Ben Haddou". The horses used in films are kept in individual stalls, and the welfare of the animals is the top priority here.

Arrival

Upon arrival, Brahim showed us the stable and the horses. One of the staff prepared the horses. While we mounted, he held the horses steady and adjusted the stirrups. As soon as Brahim was in the saddle, the ride began.

Baikan Ranch 90 Minuten Altstadt und Wueste
The Old Town of Ait Ben Haddou

Trail Ride

From the stable, we turned left and followed the path until we reached a busy road. There, we turned right, crossed the road, turned left, and rode through a narrow pedestrian alley to the „River View Point for Ait Ben Haddou“From there, we enjoyed a breathtaking view of the historic mountain village.

After taking in this impressive scenery, we crossed a narrow river and turned left. The path led us straight ahead before we turned right and rode uphill into the old village. Riding through the narrow, winding alleys of the Old Town was a truly unique experience! At a leisurely pace, we could admire the beautiful handicrafts displayed on the houses.

On the far side of the village, we left the Old Town and entered the fascinating white-and-red desert landscape. The trail led us in a loop through the rugged terrain, mostly at a walk. However, whenever the path allowed, we enjoyed stretches of trot and canter. Throughout the entire ride, we had spectacular views over the vast desert and, in the distance, the picturesque mountain village.

Eventually, we reached the river again, which we crossed at a wide, shallow spot. One last chance for trot and canter presented itself before we followed the familiar trail back to the stable at a relaxed walk.

My Trail Ride Diary
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Baikan Ranch 90 Minuten Altstadt und Wueste
In front of the Old Town of Ait Ben Haddou with "Sahara"

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After the ride

Back at the stable, the staff member came to meet us, held the horse so I could dismount, and immediately brought the horses into their stalls. Saddles and bridles were removed, and the horses were cared for.

Photos

There were two photo stops during the ride. The first was at the River View Point for Ait Ben Haddou. The second was in the desert at sunset. The guide also filmed a short canter video.

My Review

The ride through the Old Town of Ait Ben Haddou was a truly special experience and I really enjoyed it. The color contrast between the white and red desert was stunning. 

Baikan Ranch 90-minute Old Town & Desert ride.

Baikan Ranch 90 Minuten Altstadt und Wueste
In the dune with "Sahara"
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