Worldwide · DESERT HORSE RIDING
Dune tracks, hard light and a shoreline at the end of some of them. The 15 here run mostly early or late for the heat, and the notes cover water, cover and what the sand does to a saddle sore.
Ride for about two hours through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea, then choose a one-hour horse swim. Guides such as Karim, Ameen, Keo, and Sasa help beginners feel safe. Hotel pickup, helmets, chaps, tea, coffee, and water are included.
“Very good excursion. Swimming with the horses in the sea was the highlight. Good fun and the tour guides were a good laugh”
Ride across Hurghada’s desert and shoreline with guides such as Yusuf, Didi, Hassan, or Mahmoud. Choose a calm two-hour ride, sunrise breakfast, quad biking, sunset dinner and stargazing, or a four-hour swim with your horse. Hotel pickup, helmets, and level-based guidance are available.
“great experience, horse riding throught desert and then swimming in the sea , quite long trip, great guide, great organisation. Definitely recommend. Natalia”
Explore Cabo’s desert and mountain trails by ATV, then ride a trained horse along a Pacific beach before a tequila tasting. Hotel pickup is offered from Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Guides such as Chino, Esteban, and Victor are often praised, while park fees, insurance, photos, and tips cost extra.
“Had a great time doing the horseback and ATV. We started around 11 and it was already very warm so be prepared!”
Ride from Lucky Horses Stable through Hurghada’s desert to the Red Sea, guided by staff such as Rebecca, Abdul, and Saeed. Choose 90 minutes to 3 hours, with a summer swimming option on the 2-hour ride. Transfers from Hurghada are available.
“very memorable experience, everyone was welcoming and friendly. all animals are well taken care of. dogs are very friendly and harmless. highly recommend this activity, would definitely do it again!!”
Leave the Strip for a 1.5-hour sunset horseback ride with wranglers such as Hector, Cesar, Chanel, and Chencho. Afterward, enjoy steak or mesquite chicken, campfire sides, apple pie, drinks, and a chance to meet the ranch animals before returning to Las Vegas.
“Such an enjoyable experience The guide and the ranch hands were so friendly it was my first time riding and they were so helpful and supportive I would definable recommend this trip”
Ride into the Tabernas Desert from Rancho Malcaminos with a guide such as Theo, Sara, or Birgitt. After a short lesson, you’ll follow quiet desert paths past film locations, Llano del Búho, and La Tortuga. The two-hour ride suits beginners, though the group moves at the slowest rider’s pace.
“1st time on a horse, but guide was very helpful and informative. Great experience! A+++++”
Ride a calm, well-matched horse through Marsa Alam’s desert and along the Red Sea. Choose a two-hour route or a four-hour VIP trip with a sea swim. English-speaking guides such as Mohamed, Mustafa, Sami, and Blal assist riders, take photos, and adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders.
“Mustafa and his all team was absolutely great, they take beautiful photos for your phones and will help/advise with everything and whatever you want to do with the horse, they can handle it, I highly recommend”
Ride for about two hours from Edelweiss Equestrian Center through Sharm El Sheikh’s open desert to a quiet Red Sea beach. Guides such as Mohamed and Mahmood match horses to your ability, help beginners, and may let confident riders trot or canter. Sunrise, morning, and sunset departures are available.
“This is by far the best horse riding excursion I have been on whilst abroad. Highly recommend Mohamed our guide was an awesome horseman. The horses receive excellent care in the best facilities, the guides cater from beginner to experienced riders. You won’t regret your trip here worth every penny take extra cash for photoshoot it’s amazing 5*”
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”
Visit Al Salah Stud in Al Marmoom Desert Oasis for a guided 30 or 45-minute horse ride, Arabian horse displays, dates, tea and coffee. Guides such as Kamal, Tahir and Aleem help beginners feel secure, while optional hotel transfers simplify the long trip from Dubai.
“Everything was very good, the personal and the conditions were very good !”
Ride for about two hours beside Hurghada’s beach and across its desert, with hotel pickup, helmets, water, tea, and an instructor. Ahmed and Mohammad are praised for helping nervous beginners. Sea time can be brief, so book this for the unusual setting, not a guaranteed hour in the water.
“Horses weren’t looked after at all,you could see their bones and they were covered in sores, should be closed down for this cruelty”
Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned minivan for a private horse ride through the Palmeraie. Start with mint tea at an eco-lodge, then ride past palm trees, farm fields, and Berber villages with an Arabic, French, or English-speaking guide. Beginners and experienced riders are both welcome.
“Absolutely amazing activity. Our driver Fouad was very helpful and fun. The activity was amazing, the horses were very well looked after and the staff was amazingly friendly, attentive and patient with us as this was our first time horse riding. The staff even took some amazing pictures and videos of us, very happy with the experience, would wholeheartedly recommend.”
Travel from Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght, or Anza to the Timlalin Dunes and Sinec Canyon. You’ll see Atlantic-coast desert scenery, visit Akgroud Village, and have time for sandboarding, camel riding, or quad biking. English and French guides lead the four-hour outing.
“Great safe and friendly guides enjoyed the horse riding and quad bikes great for beginners too”
Ride for two hours across Hurghada’s desert and seaside trails with a horse guide, safety briefing, and photo stops. Choose sunset, sunrise breakfast, a Red Sea swim with the 4-hour VIP option, or an evening dinner, dance show, and stargazing package. Guides may include Ahmed, Hussain, or Meleck.
“Fantastic x never been on a horse before x loved whole experience x meal and show was perfect way to end the night watching the stars and very well organised”
Spend five hours at Giza with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, and your choice of camel or horse carriage. Guides such as Tony, Samaa, Saber, and Noha are praised for clear history, helpful photos, and personal care. Add Great Pyramid entry, lunch, or a photographer at checkout.
“We LOVED this tour our guides were so helpful and went above and beyond to give us a perfect experience for our first day in Cario I couldn’t be more pleased! I appreciate the time, attention and detail that went into our tour. Highly recommend!”
Pick a shoreline, a canyon or a driving seat.
