6 Beach Horse Riding in Morocco Worth the Saddle Time

1.Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 888 reviews · 1h 30m · from $176Our pick

Ride along the beach near Agadir or Taghazout with an English or French-speaking guide, calm horses, and hotel pickup. The 90-minute outing suits beginners and experienced riders, with time for walking, trotting, and sometimes a guided canter, plus photos and videos by the beach.

“Booked this for my husband’s birthday, he had never sat on a horse before. I am an experienced rider but when you get to the end of the trek you have an opportunity to gallop along the beach - it was awesome. So whether you’re new to the saddle or can ride it’s a good experience for all!”

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2.Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 278 reviews · from $23Best value

Ride from Agadir through eucalyptus forests toward the beach and sand dunes, with a guide matching horses to your ability. Beginners can request extra care, while experienced riders may trot or canter. Finish with Moroccan tea, then return to your hotel.

“Excellent guide and gentle horses, I highly recommend. Regards, Aurelie”

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3.Horse Ride on the Beach in Essaouira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · from $40Top rated

Zouina Cheval takes you from Essaouira to its stables, about 3 km from the medina, for a two-hour ride through forest, dunes, and beach. Beginners receive instruction, while experienced riders may canter or gallop beside the Atlantic. Guides such as Med and Karim help riders feel safe and in control.

“Amazing experience and the instructor was very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend it and if i go back I’ll do it again. Thanks ✨”

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4.Casablanca: Beach Horseback Riding with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

You’ll travel 35 to 45 minutes from central Casablanca in an air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle, then ride for one hour on the beach or through a forest setting. English and Arabic support is available, with guides such as Hamza and Taha helping beginners feel at ease.

“All good friendly and accommodating guide Value for money 💰 highly recommend 👌 khiar 🫡”

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5.Agadir and Taghazout: Morning Horse Ride on The Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · from $45

Meet your Barb Arabian horse for a 90-minute guided ride along the golden beaches of Agadir or Taghazout. English- and French-speaking handlers match horses to riders, help beginners learn the basics, and may take photos along the coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“It was amazing. I did the 18:00 one and honestly, I loved it so much. I dragged my dad to it aswell and he was unsure but he can’t stop going on how much he loved it as well. I recommend it!! Special thanks to Hassan, I was particularly scared at first and by the end I was running briefly and felt confident. The horses are all well trained and well treated!!! Again highly recommend, such nice people aswell!”

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6.2 hours horse ride beach and dunes in Essaouira Morocco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $51

Start near Essaouira and ride Arabian-Barb horses from Diabat across beach, dunes, and eucalyptus forest. Professional guides such as Mustafa, Joseph, Ayoub, and Hassin may lead the ride, with beginner support, helmets, and optional hotel transfers. Sunset departures are available.

“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”

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