Horse Riding · ESSAOUIRA
A long Atlantic strand, dunes behind it and a wind that decides the day. These 15 rides are compared on distance, shelter and what they cost.
Ride a Barb Arabian horse from Essaouira’s dunes to the beach, with gentle guidance for beginners and canters for confident riders.
“Staff was super friendly like u are a family to them thank you guys and definitely am coming again”
Review the Essaouira beach horse ride, with dunes, forest, Atlantic views, private pickup, beginner support, and practical booking tips.
“Had a brilliant time as a beginner, the horses were well looked after and well behaved. Fantastic 2 hour scenic trek. My partner who is an experienced rider also had a great time cantering and galloping on the beach. Well worth doing, I highly recondmend it.”
Ride Barb-Arabian horses through Essaouira’s dunes, forest, and beach at sunset, with gentle pacing for beginners and gallops for experienced riders.
“It was absolutely beautiful 🤩 There are no words to describe how awesome it was. Our guide Youssef was amazing. First we were taken to the stables from which we rode through a path to the sand hills overlooking the ocean. On our way we even encountered a stray camel (just parked there 😂). Also, Youssef took some really great photos and videos. Strongly recommend to try this.”
Ride Arabian-Berber horses from Diabat across beaches and dunes, then watch the sun set over the Atlantic on this well-run two-hour tour.
“Esperienza bellissima. Dopo la prenotazione ci hanno chiesto se eravamo principianti o esperti. Trasporto incluso gratuito super efficiente. Ci hanno portati al maneggio dove abbiamo visto i cavalli tenuti benissimo. Ci hanno spiegato tutto e siamo partiti. Posto spettacolare, due ore meritano perchè ti portano fino alle dune di sabbia che scendono sul mare. Orario perfetto per vedere il tramonto. Guide carinissime e competenti. Lo consiglio caldamente. Secondo me molto meglio rispetto a quelli che ti vengono a proporre l’esperienza durante il giorno sulla spiaggia.”
Ride Arabian-Barb horses from Diabat along Essaouira’s beach and through mimosa forest with a guide, transfers, helmets, and small groups.
“It was such a fun afternoon. The guides were really experienced and gave us all horses suited to our abilities. Loved riding these pretty Arabs. My daughter and I were given a separate guide and had the chance to gallop along the beach after he gave us a few helpful tips. My horse was very responsive and fun to ride. I just loved it. My only regret was not booking a longer ride!! Thank you so much!!”
Ride Arabian-Berber horses from Essaouira across Diabat beach, dunes, and forest with a guide, transfers, and beginner-friendly support.
“It was a great excursion, I loved every moment of it. The Ranch is beautiful. the horses well-kept and the service was top! Our guide Khalid made sure that we would ride in safety and was attentive and helpful all through the ride. We were given horses according to our level of experience and we all felt satisfied (from beginners to experts). The trail in the dunes and on the beach is wonderful and the 2-hour ride flew! Totally recommended *****”
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 beaches, dunes, forests, and palace ruins for two hours on calm horses, with flexible pacing for beginners and experienced riders.
“El chico que nos guio fue super atento y agradable durante toda la caminata. Recomendable 100%, repetiriamos sin duda.”
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 a Barb Arabian horse from Essaouira’s beach to a sunset over the Atlantic, with a guide and pickup included for $56.
“Une expérience magique du début à la fin ! 🐎 Nous avons fait une randonnée à cheval au couché du soleil avec notre guide Mustafa, et c’était tout simplement incroyable. Tout s’est parfaitement bien passé : les chevaux étaient calmes et bien entretenus, le parcours magnifique, et Mustafa a été d’une grande gentillesse, très attentif et passionné. 🌞 Le couché du soleil a rendu l’expérience encore plus belle et unique — un moment suspendu dans le temps, rempli de sérénité et d’émotion. 💛 Un souvenir inoubliable que je recommande à 100 % à tous les amoureux de nature et d’aventure. Merci Mustafa pour cette balade hors du temps ! 🌿✨”
Ride Barbe and Arabian horses from Essaouira’s dunes to its wild beaches, forests, and Sultan’s palace on a flexible three-hour tour.
“Great three hours riding through the dunes, forest and beach. Lovely experience with the horses. The horses were a bit tired so quite an effort to break them out of a slow walk. But lovely horses nevertheless. Got some great pictures. Thoroughly recommend.”
Ride through Essaouira’s argan forests, dunes, and beach with a skilled guide, calm horses, photos, and day or sunset options.
“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”
Review of Essaouira horse rides through beaches, dunes, argan forests, and countryside, with gentle horses, skilled guides, photos, and sunset options.
“Magical. From the moment I arrived, he made me feel at ease with his calm energy, deep connection to the horses, and genuine passion for sharing the beauty of this place.”
Ride along Essaouira’s Atlantic beach at sunset with a private multilingual guide, well-kept horses, photos, helmets, and free cancellation.
“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 an Arabian Berber horse from Essaouira to beaches, palace ruins, dunes, and forest, with lunch, transfers, and a small group.
“Goed georganiseerd en prachtige plaats om paard te rijden! Heerlijke BBQ!”
Sand, desert, mountain, jungle or ranch.
