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“Great horse riding experience. I loved the horses, riding on the beach. My helmet was a bit too loose and kept falling from the wind. And the blue nets placed on the head is visible in all pictures. so If you can bring your own hair net.”
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.
“It was a beautiful activity and great way to see the beaches. Id recommend it if youve ridden a few times. I am not the best rider, but managed. Read more on my blog.”
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.
“Oussama is a great horseman with vast knowledge, experience, and skill. I went with my friend who is a beginner and I ride horses as a career, yet even with the very different experience levels Ousamma made the ride enjoyable for both of us. He chose great horses for eaRead more”
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.
“Fabuleuse journée c’était juste magnifique.”
3-hour horse ride from Diabat beach to dunes, then dinner and an overnight Berber camp near Essaouira.
“Thanks to our guide Othmane we had a lovely horse riding day on the beach and in the dunes (even if 3/4 hours on a horse back can be a bit long for beginners and you should expect some body aching at the end of the day - - we would Read more”
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