Horse Riding · MOROCCO
Good desert horse rides in Morocco fill up weeks ahead and the best-rated ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride through Agadir’s eucalyptus forests, beaches, and dunes with calm horses, hotel transfers, a guide, and Moroccan tea.
“We had an amazing time, our guide was very accommodating to us as beginners and very friendly!”
Review of Marrakech horse riding through the Palmeraie, with mint tea, Atlas Mountain views, hotel transfers, prices, tips, and honest advice.
“It was amazing the horses were beautiful and all the people were really nice, friendly and patient. The taxi to collect us and drop us back was on time and our driver was lovely and played some cool music 😀. It was a great experience”
Review of Agadir’s Sinec Canyon and Timlalin Dunes tour, with Akgroud village, desert views, optional sandboarding, and hotel transfers.
“What a fantastic morning we spent with these guys. Horse riding was fantastic for all levels and horses all looked very well looked after. Quad bikes were also amazing and staff couldn’t do enough to help you. Picked up and dropped off at hotel door. Would highly recommend this trip when in Agadir.”
Ride Arabian-Barb horses along Essaouira’s beach, dunes, and forest with a guide. See prices, safety notes, logistics, and honest drawbacks.
“Our visit to Ranch de Diabat was both disappointing and unsafe. During the ride, my daughter’s horse suddenly dropped and rolled twice while she was still mounted. She jumped off just in time, avoiding serious injury. Later, the same horse tried to bolt after galloping horses Read more”
Ride Essaouira’s beach, dunes, fishing village, and eucalyptus forest on a guided three-hour horseback tour with hotel pickup.
“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”
Ride through the Agafay Desert near Marrakech, visit Lalla Takerkoust Dam, and share mint tea at a Berber camp.
“Per ricaricarsi dalla frenesia bellissima esperienza, persone molto disponibili e cordiali. C’è l’imbarazzo della scelta tra cavalli arabi e cammelli.”
Ride through Morocco’s Agafay Desert near Marrakech, see Atlas Mountain views, sip mint tea at sunset, and return with hotel transport included.
Escape Marrakech on a private horseback ride through palm groves and Berber countryside, with pickup, snacks, and family-friendly riding.
“The people of Marrakesh horse club are veri kind, professional and nice. I was alone, and it was a good experience.”
Review of a small-group Agafay horse ride and Atlas valleys tour from Marrakech, with lunch in an Amazigh home, costs, sights, and practical tips.
“It was a terrific day. The drivers who picked me up were a chatting and charming pair of gentleman. The horse back riding was a huge amount of fun as we strolled for 90min through the edge of the Afgay desert. But the highlight of the dRead more”
Ride Arab Berber horses from Zagora through Morocco’s Draa Valley, desert dunes, Jebel Bani, and Tuareg villages on a six-day trek.
“Magical week horse trek along the Atlantic coast. Stunning beaches, pristine dunes, panoramic views of the Atlantic from the mountaintops. The team hosting us was absolutely amazing - they took exceptional care of us while being hilarious and kind and so mucRead more”
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