Essaouira Horse Riding Tours: 15 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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

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 ✨”

Check availability →Read our full review

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.1 hour horse ride on the beach of essaouira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $34

Ride an Arabian-Barb horse for one hour from the Diabat ranch near Essaouira. A professional guide leads you along the Atlantic beach, then back through eucalyptus and mimosa forest. Hotel transfers from selected Essaouira locations are included, with rides available from 9 a.m. to sunset.

“It was such a fun afternoon. The guides were really experienced and gave us all horses suited to our abilities. Loved riding these pretty Arabs. My daughter and I were given a separate guide and had the chance to gallop along the beach after he gave us a few helpful tips. My horse was very responsive and fun to ride. I just loved it. My only regret was not booking a longer ride!! Thank you so much!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.From Essaouira: Scenic Diabat Horseback Ride with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Meet your driver at Bab Marrakech in Essaouira, then ride with a French- or Arabic-speaking instructor through Diabat’s beach, dunes, and Mimosa and Tuja forest. Horses are matched to your ability, with a chance for an assisted canter for experienced riders. Khalid and Mustafà are among the named guides praised for care and photos.

“It was a great excursion, I loved every moment of it. The Ranch is beautiful. the horses well-kept and the service was top! Our guide Khalid made sure that we would ride in safety and was attentive and helpful all through the ride. We were given horses according to our level of experience and we all felt satisfied (from beginners to experts). The trail in the dunes and on the beach is wonderful and the 2-hour ride flew! Totally recommended *****”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.2 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”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Horse riding on the beach of Essaouira 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $34

Ride from Diabat with guides such as Mohammed, Jamal, or Hassan through eucalyptus forest, dunes, and Essaouira’s wild beach. The pace can stay gentle or rise to a trot or gallop for experienced riders. Horses suit beginners, while private and small-group options add flexibility.

“I had a very happy time riding on the beach and forest, my horse Whisky was wonderful very calm. My guide Mohammed was very friendly and patient with me. I will definitely be going again. ❤🐴❤”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $75

Ride from Diabat on an Arabian-Barb horse with a professional guide. Follow Essaouira’s beach toward dunes and a small fishing village, then return through eucalyptus and mimosa forest. Choose a 10 a.m. start or a ride three hours before sunset, with hotel transfer included.

“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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Horse riding on the beach of Essaouira 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $46

Ride with Cheval Essaouira from Diabat across wild beaches, eucalyptus forest, dunes, and the Sultan’s palace area. Calm horses suit beginners, while experienced riders may trot or gallop. Groups are limited to five for the ride, with private outings available.

“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”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Horseback Riding On The Beach Of Essaouira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $21Best value

Meet Oussama and the Sand & Saddle team at Cafe Jimi Hendrix in Diabat for a guided ride through Argan forests, dunes, and along Essaouira’s beach. Beginners are welcome, horses are matched to ability, and riding equipment, photos, and a short video on request are included.

“The highlight of my trip to Essaouria. What a special memory. I had not been on a horse for more than 10 years. Ossuma was a great guide/instructor. His horses are beautiful and well trained. And the scenery is breathtaking. Riding a beautiful horse along the African Coast while people are surfing is a once in a lifetime experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Essaouira Beach Horse Rides &Treks for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $23

Ride from Diabat through Essaouira’s dunes, beaches, argan forests, and countryside on a one-hour outing, with longer one- or two-day treks also available. Hamza and Amin match horses to your ability, help beginners gain confidence, and can support experienced riders who want to move faster. Photos, videos, and tea may be included.

“Magical. From the moment I arrived, he made me feel at ease with his calm energy, deep connection to the horses, and genuine passion for sharing the beauty of this place.”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Horseback riding at sunset (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $35

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Essaouira: Full-Day Horse Riding Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $171

Spend a full day riding from Ranch de Diabat beside the river, past the Black Sultan’s palace ruins, along Essaouira’s beach, dunes, fishing cottages, and forest. Mustafa guides the ride, with longer inland routes for confident riders. Pickup, lunch, and equipment are included.

“Giornata stupenda, consiglio la galoppata sulla spiaggia anche per i meno esperti. Unica cosa il servizio di trasporto è incluso esclusivamente per chi soggiorna ad Essaouira.”

Check availability →Read our full review