Best Beach Horseback Rides in Morocco — Our Top 15

1.2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach

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

You’ll leave your hotel in Agadir or Taghazout for a 90-minute guided ride at Ouriir Beach. Calm horses, patient English- and French-speaking handlers, and a small group of up to eight make it suitable for first-timers and experienced riders. Choose sunrise or sunset, with time for beach photos and, if comfortable, a short canter.

“I am speechless! It was our first time on a horse, but it went smoothly thanks to our guide who was very kind and helpful. The scenery at the breach during the sunset was breathtaking. Thank you for this phenomenal experience!!!”

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2.Horse Ride on the Beach in Essaouira

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

Ride from a stable 3 km outside Essaouira’s medina through forest, dunes, and beach. Beginners receive a lesson, while confident riders can trot or gallop beside the Atlantic. Guides such as Med and Karim help match you with a suitable horse. Hotel pickup, helmets, and return transport are included.

“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.Casablanca: Beach Horseback Riding with Hotel Transfers

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

Ride for one hour along a Casablanca beach or through a quiet forest, with hotel pickup, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, water, and English or Arabic support. Guides such as Hamza help you stay safe, while drivers including Khiar, Hamid, and Youssef add useful local tips. No riding experience is needed.

“Excellent services . We we’re driven by Khiar and was such a careful driver , kind and respectful. The guides were also great, took us pictures and videos for content . And also guided the horse in a proper manner”

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4.Morning Horse Ride on The Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 82 reviews · from $45

Start with hotel pickup, then ride a well-cared-for Barb Arabian horse for 90 minutes along the golden beaches of Agadir or Taghazout. Guides such as Hassan and Mustafa match horses to ability, help nervous beginners, and take photos along the coast. Sunrise brings cool air and soft light, while confident riders may get a chance to canter or gallop.

“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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5.1 hour horse ride on the beach of essaouira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $34

Ride for about an hour from Ranch De Diabat near Essaouira, following the beach before turning through eucalyptus and mimosa forest. A professional guide matches horses to ability, provides helmets and saddles, and stays close throughout. Transfers from Essaouira are included, with departures from 9:00 until sunset.

“Nicest people ever...surprisingly pleasant, guys walked along the entire time with my kids' horses to make sure they don't get startled...beautiful ranch, amazing route by the ocean.”

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6.Agadir/Taghazout Horse Ride on the beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $30

Ride from a rural ranch near Taghazout to the beach for about two hours, with horses matched to your ability. Guides including Mustafa, Zoubhir, Ibrahim, and Lilac help beginners feel safe while experienced riders may enjoy a short canter. Sunset rides bring the best light, followed by mint tea at the ranch.

“It was an amazing experience for both of us. We had always wanted to horse ride. The ‘ranch’ was in the middle of nowhere so don’t be alarmed but not far from the beach. The pick up was late but soon rectified. The horses seemed welRead more”

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7.2 hours horse ride beach and dunes in Essaouira Morocco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $51

Ride for about two hours from Diabat, just outside Essaouira, on an Arabian-Barb horse with a professional guide. The route follows the beach, dunes, and eucalyptus and mimosa forest. Morning to sunset departures are available, with helmets, small groups, and pickup from select Essaouira meeting points included.

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8.Horse riding on the beach of Essaouira 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $34

Ride for two hours from Diabat across beach, dunes, and eucalyptus forest. You may see the Sultan’s palace, dromedaries, cows, and donkeys. Guides such as Mohammed, Jamal, and Hassan are praised for patience and friendly service. The pace can stay gentle or build to a beach gallop for confident riders.

“Super experience le Guide Jamal était très sympa, on a fait le tour à mon rythme. Je recommande. la seul chose que j'ai pas aimé c'est qu'on m a imposé de commencer a 14h alors que de base ils ont dit je peux arriver de 9 à 19h et commencé.”

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9.3-hour Horseback Ride Mountain and Beach Morocco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

Spend three hours riding Arab-Barb horses with Amazir Cheval, founded by Brahim and Manon. You’ll cross broad beaches, climb dry Berber hills, pass palm groves and valley streams, and can gallop if your skills allow. The small stable also rescues animals, lends riding gear, and keeps groups to 10 people.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $75

Ride an Arabian-Barb horse from Diabat along Essaouira’s beach, past dunes and a fishing village, then return through eucalyptus and mimosa forest. A professional, possibly multilingual guide leads the way. Hotel pickup, transport, helmets, and riding gear are included. Beginners with some fitness and children with horse experience can join.

“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.”

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11.Horse riding on the beach of Essaouira 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $46

Ride calm Barbe and Arabian horses from Diabat across eucalyptus forest, dunes, and Essaouira’s wild beach. Guides including Mohamed, Hassan, Hamza, Sallah, and Siad adapt the pace for beginners or experienced riders. Choose a group of up to five or ask about a private ride.

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12.Horseback Riding On The Beach Of Essaouira

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

Meet Oussama and the Sand & Saddle team near Cafe Jimi Hendrix in Diabat for a one-hour horseback ride through argan trees, dunes, and along Essaouira’s beach. Beginners receive patient instruction, while experienced riders can enjoy a livelier pace. Day and sunset rides are available, with photos and short video on request.

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13.Essaouira Beach Horse Rides &Treks for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $23

Meet Hamza and your carefully matched horse near Diabat, then ride through dunes, argan forests, countryside, and Atlantic beaches. One-hour rides suit beginners, while longer treks are available for confident riders. Guides adjust the pace, take complimentary photos and videos, and may finish a sunset outing with Moroccan tea.

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14.Horse Riding By The Beach With Hammam And Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $104

Ride a well-kept horse for about two hours along Agadir’s beach and sandy mountain trails, with no prior riding experience needed. Afterward, relax for one hour in a Moroccan hammam and enjoy a one-hour massage. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with departures at 4 p.m. and groups capped at 12.

“There was an error with our booking but the local tour operator was great, worked with us to rearrange at convenient times and offered compensation. The horses were well kept, guide lovely and we rode approx 90 mins; beach and rocky tRead more”

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15.Marrakech Day Trip to Essaouira – Horseback, Camel Ride, ATV on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $50

Ride a camel or horse beside Essaouira’s Atlantic shore, with an ATV option at extra cost. Your day includes Marrakech pickup, transport, bottled water, snacks, an Argan oil cooperative, free time in the Medina, harbor and rampart walks, and a seafood lunch at your own expense. Groups are limited to 12.

“An absolutely brilliant day from start to finish. Our guide Omar made the two hour car journey very interesting by talking to us about Morocco and it's history. He spoke excellent English and made our trip easy offering comfort breaks when we needed them. Had a fantaRead more”

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