The 15 Best Horse Rides in Morocco

Marrakech: Private Horseback Tour in the Palm Grove with Tea - Meeting the horses and judging the support

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,092 reviews · 3 hours · from $33Our pick

Ride for about an hour through Marrakech’s palm grove, olive trees, and local lanes with a guide such as Anas, Farid, or Adam. Your pace follows your ability, from a calm walk to a trot or gallop, followed by Moroccan mint tea and hotel pickup.

“I truly didn’t expect to find such an amazing place for horseback riding in Marrakech! Since my plans changed at the very last minute, I decided to book a ride spontaneously—and I’m so glad I did. The horse was perfectly matched to my riding level, and I even got to enjoy a private ride. 🐎💫 Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, the experience was absolutely unforgettable. Galloping back to the stables in the rain will remain one of my most beautiful memories. 🌟 I highly recommend this place—you definitely won’t regret it. The price is more than reasonable, especially considering that pickup and drop-off are included, practically right to your…”

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

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

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

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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Marrakech: Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride

3.Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Spend three hours exploring Majorelle Garden, Menara Gardens, and Marrakech by horse-drawn carriage. Your English, French, Arabic, or Spanish-speaking driver-guide handles hotel pickup, garden tickets, transfers, and drop-off. Early visits help you beat the crowds at Majorelle.

“Imad our driver was very attentive to our needs-providing plenty of water and very knowledgeable about marrakech. The garden Majorelle is stunning. Imad took us there first when it wasn't too busy which was good planning. Then we did the Menara garden before it got too hot- well planned again. The carriage ride was at midday but we were under cover so it was very pleasant and a lovely way to sightsee on our first day around Marrakech”

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Chez Ali Dinner & Horsemen Show From Marrakech

4.Chez Ali Dinner & Horsemen Show From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 382 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Spend four hours at Chez Ali outside Marrakech for a five-course Moroccan dinner in a caidal tent, live music, Berber folklore, acrobats, belly dancers, and the dramatic Fantasia horse show. Hotel and riad pickup is included, with English or French-speaking drivers.

“Excellent! We booked thus for our 25th Wedding Anniversary night, our Guide Ahmed was fantastic. Made us feel totally at ease and helped to enhance the whole experience.”

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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

5.Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 327 reviews · 8 hours · from $20Best value

Leave Marrakech for Tahnaout and the High Atlas, where you will ride for 45 minutes through mountain country before continuing to Imlil. Guides such as Abderriham Didi and Abdellatif add local insight, with lunch, mint tea, transport, and hotel pickup included.

“Booked this for my last day in Morocco and I could not have gotten a better end to my trip! I booked a 45 min horseback ride, but got to tag along the most amazing group to see argan oil production and hike in the Atlas as well. The tour guide Abderrazak was incredible; knowledgeable, polite and caring. Our driver Oussma was amazing as well and got us safely from point to point! The horse was amazing, but fierce! I highly reccomend him for other experienced riders :-)”

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Agadir: Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding

6.Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding

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

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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From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

7.From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

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

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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Marrakech: Desert and Palmeraie Horse Riding Tour & Transfer

8.Desert and Palmeraie Horse Riding Tour & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

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.”

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From Marrakech: Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

9.Essaouira day Trip with camel, horse & quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 12 hours · from $20

Travel from Marrakech in an air-conditioned minibus with a driver such as Hakim, Bijad, or Amin. Visit an argan-oil cooperative, then enjoy about four hours in Essaouira for the port, medina, beach, shopping, and optional camel, horse, or quad rides.

“idriss and ikram were the greatest, they were very helpful with everything. The trip was very beautiful, i really recommend it.”

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Agadir Sinec Canyon Desert Tour + Optional Sandboarding

10.Agadir Sinec Canyon Desert Tour + Optional Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 4 hours · from $20

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”

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Marrakech: Palm Grove Horseback Riding Tour

11.Palm Grove Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 163 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Ride for about an hour through Marrakech’s Palmeraie, with time to see village life, take photos, and share mint tea in a tent. Guides such as Sofien and Mehdi adapt the pace for beginners or experienced riders. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, gear, and WiFi are included.

“My daughter was very pleased. The farm area was a little run down, with few palm trees but the guide and horse ride was good. And she felt well taken care of.”

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Horse Ride on the Beach in Essaouira

12.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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Horse riding at sunset for 2 hours

13.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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Marrakech: 1-Hour Traditional Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

14.1-Hour Traditional Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 1 hour · from $56

See Marrakech at an easy pace from a traditional horse-drawn carriage. Your guide takes you past Jemaa el-Fnaa, Koutoubia Mosque, Medina walls, and the Menara Garden, with hotel pickup and return. Guides speak Arabic, English, French, and Spanish, and Omar and Mohamed have earned special praise for clear, friendly guiding.

“The experience was absolutely phenomenal! The quad ride through the Agafay desert was thrilling, with stunning landscapes all around, while the camel ride offered a peaceful and authentic touch to the adventure. The dinner show was the perfect ending—delicious food paired with a captivating performance under the desert sky. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the entire evening seamless and enjoyable. It was a perfect blend of excitement, culture, and relaxation. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Marrakech!”

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Casablanca: Beach Horseback Riding with Hotel Transfers

15.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.