MOROCCO · CAMEL RIDES IN ESSAOUIRA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 camel rides in Essaouira that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 3-hour small-group sunset ride on Essaouira’s beaches on calm dromedaries, plus eucalyptus shade, mint tea, and historic stops.
“It was a pleasant ride with Abdoul. The camels were super calm and I had wonderful trips Highlight was making tea over fire in the woods.”
A 3-hour Essaouira sunset camel ride from Plage Tagharte, with calm animals, local guides, and golden-hour beach views for great value.
“Wonderful experience. It was a dream coming true. Thanks to Wafa and her beautiful horse Ragnar. Both very lovely and gentle. Totally recommend. Also big thank u to Omar and the whole team. Magical moments on the horse riding into the sunset. Thank u!”
Camel ride in Essaouira with pickup, a Portuguese Fort stop, and a birdwatching stop at Oued Ksob, plus great photo help.
“Magical sunset camel ride on the beach. The combination of the Sunset and water was breathtaking. It's was easy to arrange and they were pleasant and accommodating. Helped us capture awesome picture. I recommend this 100%.”
2-hour Essaouira camel ride with hotel pickup. Beaches, dunes, forests, and Atlantic views, plus helmets and guide.
“Tolles Erlebnis, mit den Kamelen durch die Dünen und am Strand zu reiten, eines unserer Highlights unseres Marokkourlaubs. Die Tiere waren sehr gepflegt, man merkt, dass sie dem Eigentümer am Herzen liegen. Sein eigenes Dromedar, Boris, ist schon 22 Jahre alt und 15 Jahre an seiner Seite.”
3-hour camel ride in Essaouira with palace-ruins views, a wide Atlantic beach, dunes, and a eucalyptus-mimosa stop, plus pickup.
“Mustafa was an excellent guide. He is knowledgable and offers up information. You can tell the camels are taken care of and treated well. He takes great photos of your group!”
Essaouira camel ride with pickup and drop off, exploring desert edges and old-town remnants, then watching sunset with a friendly guide.
“We are so glad we've chosen this camel experience. It was our first time but we quickly understood how calm those animals are. Its great choice if you want to have great view and need contact with nature. Our guide was very helpful and with sense of humour :-) Just imagine two girls and two camels...a lot of laugth...then book your trip in Eassaouria.”
Essaouira’s coast by camel, with easy logistics, Portuguese fort views, Dar Soltane ruins, and a calm ride plus a tea stop.
“This was the perfect ride on a perfect day. Mostafa, the guide, was great and the dromedaries were majestic and serene. Two hours was the right amount of time as well. Not too long, not too short. We rode on the beach, in the forest area, by Read more”
Essaouira camel ride with Mustafa, guided walk through wild beaches, eucalyptus, Diabat, ruins, and Portuguese Borj, about 1 hour.
“Absolutely very nice welcome and helpful start to the event by Mustafa. Very skilled with the camels and very skilled photographer!”
Ride calm camels across Essaouira dunes, eucalyptus forest, and the Atlantic shore on a guided 2-hour trip with free hotel pickup.
“Amazing! I was so impressed with this tour! It was gorgeous and the camels are treated so well. Loved riding the camels along the beach and the guide took lots of pictures for us during the trek. It took us past the ruins of an old Sultan's palace. and it was just so fun. The kids loved it!”
3-hour Essaouira camel ride at sunset with pickup and a private group, guided by locals through beaches, dunes, and quiet coastlines.
“Un grand merci à notre chauffeur, notre guide ainsi qu'à James, Chocolat et Tombouctou nos dromadaires, tous très gentils et serviables. Mes filles et moi avons été enchanté par cette magnifique balade aux paysages sublimes dans les dRead more”
Half-day camel ride from Bab Marrakech to Cap Sim dunes, with djellaba shawl and a grilled chicken or fish meal in wood-fire comfort.
“Super 1/2 journée en compagnie d Abdoule un super guide génial, qui parle bien le français et qui donne beaucoup d explications . Nous avons passé un agréable moment en sa compagnie et celle des dromadaires. Génial à Refaire.”
A coastal camel ride from Essaouira to Diabat, with mint tea, tagine dinner, and an overnight in a Berber camp.
“Very enjoyable trip. Our camels were very well treated and gentle. The dinner was excellent - the best tagine I have ever tasted. The environment, both the ranch and the camp, were nicely presented. Definitely worth the cost. I accidentally left my keys and they were returned to me very promptly. A lovely group of people.”
Desert, mountain, medina, coast — the best of each.
