MOROCCO · HORSE RIDING IN ESSAOUIRA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 horse riding in Essaouira that repay the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
1-hour horseback ride in Essaouira, from ranch to river ruins and Atlantic beaches, with pace tailored for beginners or advanced riders.
“Very warming and open people. Would do it every time again when I’m in Essaouira. And it is honestly a must do!!! Don’t miss out on this experience.”
Private 2-hour horse ride in Essaouira with free hotel pickup, helmets, and beach dunes plus forest trails on the Atlantic coast.
“We had a great time! I went with three friends and it was just us four on the tour. Our guide was very friendly and we had a blast. Even though we were all beginners, we settled in quickly and took in the great views. Cannot recommend enough!”
Two-hour sunset horseback ride from Diabat near Essaouira, with calm Barb horses, beach dunes views, and photo stops. $46.53.
“Lovely horses, knowledgeable & helpful guides and a small group made this experience unforgettable. They even took videos and pictures throughout the journey.”
2-hour horseback ride from Essaouira’s Diabat area at sunset, with beginner-friendly Arabian-Berber horses, beach dunes, and sea views.
“Parfait ! Les guides sont à l’écoute, très attentifs et sympathiques. Je vous recommande cette expérience !”
One hour of guided horseback riding from Diabat to the Atlantic in Essaouira, with transfers, helmets, and small-group attention.
“Le décor était tout simplement magnifique, le guide très sympathique , hje recommande vivement ! Vous ne serait pas déçu”
Essaouira pickup for a 2-hour Diabat horseback ride across wide beaches, sand dunes, and a light forest stretch, suited to all levels.
“mustafà was a sweet and super professional guide and a great photographer also! the view is fabulous and the experience worthy. you can see how much they love animals , also camel. i highly recommend these guys for horse,camel and quad rides. completely different from other experiences I had before”
2-hour guided horseback ride from Diabat near Essaouira along beach and dunes, beginner-friendly, with helmet and optional transfers.
“This was a very mixed experience. The horses were great and lovely, the guide was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the dune area was full of litter we had to ride through with the horses and the beach was like a highway for quadbikes and 4x4's. The set up of horse ranch Read more”
2-hour horseback ride on Essaouira beach and dunes from Diabat. Calm Arabian horses, eucalyptus forest, Sultan palace views.
“Super experience le Guide Jamal était très sympa, on a fait le tour à mon rythme. Je recommande. la seul chose que j'ai pas aimé c'est qu'on m a imposé de commencer a 14h alors que de base ils ont dit je peux arriver de 9 à 19h et commencé.”
3 hours horseback riding from Diabat near Essaouira with ocean beach views, dunes, eucalyptus forest, and hotel pickup. $75.49.
“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.”
1-hour Essaouira sunset horse ride with pickup to Ranch de Diabat, Barb Arabian horses on the beach, river ruins, and Mogador Island views.
“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 calm Arabian horses along Essaouira’s beach, dunes, and eucalyptus forests for 3 hours, with pace control and great photo moments.
“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 riding along Essaouira’s dunes and beach with a personal guide, plus souvenir photos and a day or sunset option.
“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”
Essaouira horseback rides and 1-2 day treks for all levels, guided by Hamza, with beach dunes views and included photos/videos.
“Absolutely magical! This is the second time I ride with Hamza. The views are incredible. The horses are well cared for and gentle, perfect for both beginners and experienced riders. Hamza is passionate and caring. Ending the ride with traditional tea and heartfelt conversation made it even more special. If you’re anywhere near Essaouira, don’t miss this. It’s not just a ride—it’s a soul-nourishing experience.”
Horseback riding on Essaouira’s Atlantic beach at sunset with a private multilingual guide. Choose 1 to 2 hours, helmet included, photos optional.
“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”
Full-day horseback riding from Ranch de Diabat, with beach time, Black Sultan palace ruins, and a Moroccan picnic lunch near Essaouira.
“Goed georganiseerd en prachtige plaats om paard te rijden! Heerlijke BBQ!”
Desert, mountain, medina, coast — the best of each.
