Essaouira Horseback Riding Tours Around the World: 7 to Book

1.1-Hour Horse Ride

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

Spend an hour on a Barb Arabian horse near Essaouira, riding from Ranch de Diabat toward the river, palace ruins, beach, and forest. Guides such as Khalid and Hassan adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders. Pickup is arranged at Petite Porte de Bab Marrakech, and small groups make personal attention possible.

“The trip was an overall amazing experience. After we were picked up right on time, we had an amazing experience with our guide Khalid. He balanced my amateur and my wife’s expert level incredibly well offering both an amazing experience. 33€ a person for a private 1-hour beach horse-riding tour… Nothing else to be said! 100% recommendation”

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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.Horse riding at sunset for 2 hours

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

Spend two hours riding calm Barb-Arabian horses from Diabat to eucalyptus forest, dunes, Sultan’s palace, and a wide beach at sunset. Guides including Mohamed, Youssef, and Ayoub adjust the ride for beginners or experienced riders, with walking, trotting, or beach galloping. Groups are small, with up to five riders for a private outing or 10 people overall.

“All the horses was marvellous and the guides was very experienced. They can offer you whatever experience you want, whether it's just an easy ride or a full gallop on the beach. They also gave us beautiful pictures and videos after the tour. Allover a very nice experience.”

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4.2h Horseback Ride with Sunset

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

Ride for two hours from Ranch de Diabat through quiet beach, tall dunes, ocean views, and Mimosa and Thuja forest. Guides such as Mustapha, Ismael, and Hassan are praised for patient instruction, while the calm horses suit beginners and respond well to experienced riders. Pickup from Essaouira, helmets, and horse rental are included.

“Parfait ! Les guides sont à l’écoute, très attentifs et sympathiques. Je vous recommande cette expérience !”

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5.2 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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6.1-Hour Horse Ride with sunset

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

Spend one hour on a Barb Arabian horse near Essaouira, riding from Ranch de Diabat toward the river, Sultan Mohammed III’s palace ruins, and the beach. Guide Mustafa and his team adjust the pace to your ability, from a calm walk to a beach gallop. Pickup meets you at Petite Porte de Bab Marrakech.

“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

Ride along Essaouira’s Atlantic beach at sunset with a private guide speaking English, French, or Moroccan Arabic. The two-hour option suits beginners, intermediate riders, and experienced horsemen. Equipment and a helmet are included, and your guide takes photos and videos. Meet at Cafe Jimi Hendrix in Diabat and return there afterward.

“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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