Essaouira Horse Riding Tours: 7 to Book

1.From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 243 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Our pick

Ride a well-cared-for Barb Arabian horse from Ranch de Diabat through dunes, forest, river country, and along Essaouira’s beach. Guides such as Khalid and Hassan match horses and pace to your ability, with gentle instruction for beginners and beach canters for capable riders.

“A very professional operation with good, clean stabling, and well cared for horses. The guide was attentive and accomplished. I rode Rohan, and found him to be well trained (and with a healthy appetite for carrots). Great experience, thank you.”

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2.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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3.Horse riding at sunset for 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $46

Spend two hours on a Barb or Arabian horse near Essaouira, riding from Diabat through eucalyptus forest, dunes, and along a wild beach at sunset. Guides adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders, with private rides or small groups of up to five.

“Merci pour ce super moment, les guides étaient top, plusieurs guide car plusieurs niveaux durant la balade, ce qui nous a permis de faire de joli galop sur la plage au couché de soleil, et un guide au top qui nous a pris en photo et filmé pour immortaliser cette super balade”

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4.From Essaouira: 2h Horseback Ride with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 2 hours · from $73

Ride from Diabat with an Arabic, English, or French-speaking instructor. You’ll cross a wide beach, sand dunes, ocean viewpoints, and Mimosa and Tuja forest on a calm Arabian-Berber horse. Guides including Mustapha, Ismael, and Hassan tailor the pace to your ability and finish with sunset photos.

“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.”

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5.2 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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6.From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride with sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 1 hour · from $56

Ride for one hour from Ranch de Diabat, south of Essaouira, on a Barb Arabian horse matched to your ability. Follow the river, pass Sultan Mohammed III’s palace ruins, reach the beach, and watch the sun set beside the Atlantic. Guide Mustafa has earned praise for his patience and photos.

“Een echte aanrader! Vlotte communicatie op voorhand. Correcte afspraken. Vriendelijke ontvangst. Mooie ranch. Goed verzorgde paarden. De gids deed ook heel veel moeite om mooie filmpjes en foto’s van ons te maken!!! Merci daarvoor! 🥰 Als we dan toch 1 klein minpuntje moeten geven, dan is het dat het wel een beetje jammer is dat quads op hetzelfde parcours mogen. Maar dat ligt natuurlijk niet aan de ranch! Wij zijn alvast heel tevreden!”

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7.Horseback riding at sunset (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet at Cafe Jimi Hendrix in Diabat for a private sunset ride along Essaouira’s Atlantic coast. Your French, Moroccan Arabic, or English-speaking guide handles the horse, captures photos and videos, and welcomes beginners, experienced riders, families, and children.

“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”

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