ESSAOUIRA · RANCH TOURS
The rides worth saddling up for.
The 8 essaouira ranch tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each ride takes you, how long you are in the saddle, who runs the stable, and what a morning on horseback costs.
Sunset horseback ride in Diabat, near Essaouira. 2 hours on calm Barb/Arabian horses, beach dunes, trot or gallop, small groups.
Most Popular“Very cool experience! Our guide Mohamed was super nice and looked after us very well. He also encouraged me (experienced rider but a little afraid) to be more daring when it came to canter, which totally paid off in the end.”
2-hour horseback ride in Essaouira’s wild beach, dunes and eucalyptus forests. Pace adjusted for beginners, Arabian horses. From $34.99.
“I had a very happy time riding on the beach and forest, my horse Whisky was wonderful very calm. My guide Mohammed was very friendly and patient with me. I will definitely be going again. ❤🐴❤”
A 3-hour horseback ride from Diabat lets you hit Essaouira’s beach, dunes, fishing villages, and eucalyptus forest, with hotel pickup included.
“Really enjoyable. Pick up was outside the walls if you're staying inside. I stood in the wrong place but the observant driver saw a horse on my tshirt and came to fetch me. He parked up by the taxis. Lovely ride on Atlas a chestnut Arab stallion mRead more”
3-hour horseback ride on Essaouira’s wild beach, dunes, and eucalyptus forests. Small groups, beginner-friendly horses, and optional faster pace.
“This was a wonderful experience, so glad we did it. Mohammed very kindly swapped the day when we needed to and Sallah was welcoming and kind when he met us at the Jimi Hendrix cafe which gave us a lot of confidence. The stables wRead more”
Horseback ride in Essaouira with lessons for all levels, through argan forests and dunes to the beach, with day or sunset options and photos.
“The highlight of my trip to Essaouria. What a special memory. I had not been on a horse for more than 10 years. Ossuma was a great guide/instructor. His horses are beautiful and well trained. And the scenery is breathtaking. Riding a beautiful horse along the African Coast while people are surfing is a once…”
Sunset horseback riding on Essaouira’s Atlantic beach with a private multilingual guide and optional photo shoot. 1–2 hours.
“Very nice walk at sunset. It was a magical moment. Our guide was very attentive and made plenty of photos/videos for us. The horses are very well maintained. We will keep a wonderful memory of this experience on the beach of Essaouira! Thank you Abdou!Auto-translated”
Ride Arabian-Barb horses from Diabat through Essaouira beaches and dunes, with a full lunch and smooth pickup to/from your accommodation.
“Nous sommes allés 2 fois au ranch de Diabat, une fois pour une promenade de 3h en dromadaire, une fois pour une promenade à cheval sur la journée avec un déjeuner. Que dire ? Simplement que ces 2 expériences étaient incroyables ! Read more”
3-hour horse ride from Diabat beach to dunes, then dinner and an overnight Berber camp near Essaouira.
“Our guide, Moustafa, was brilliant. From his positive relationship with the camels and his knowledge of geography, flora and fauna to his excellent photo ops hrlp and super customer service, this was am u forgettable day.while we did not staRead more”
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