3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 22 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes worth booking?
3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes is a 3-hour experience in Essaouira, Morocco, from $74 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 22 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (22)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $74 per person
Horse ride of three hours along the wide, magnificent beach of Essaouira, with the extraordinary Berber horses. For the experienced riders, there will be the possibility to enjoy some dream gallops in the sand. For beginners we have calm well trained horses which will ensure an unforgettable ride. Extra hygiene precautions are being taken due to the COVID-19 virus. All equipment and the Essaouira-Ranch transfer cars are thoroughly disinfected several times a day. Hand sanitizers are provided at numerous locations like bathroom, kitchen, reception and the office.
What you get
About this experience
Horse ride of three hours along the wide, magnificent beach of Essaouira, with the extraordinary Berber horses. For the experienced riders, there will be the possibility to enjoy some dream gallops in the sand. For beginners we have calm well trained horses which will ensure an unforgettable ride. Extra hygiene precautions are being taken due to the COVID-19 virus. All equipment and the Essaouira-Ranch transfer cars are thoroughly disinfected several times a day. Hand sanitizers are provided at numerous locations like bathroom, kitchen, reception and the office.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- pick-up and drop-off from Essaouira
- Transport by air-conditioned car
- Use of helmet
- All riding equipment (helmets, saddles.
Not included
- Food and drinks
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Essaouira
Pick up will be at: Petite Porte de Bab Marrakech 211 Rue Chbanat, Essaouira, Marocco https://maps.app.goo.gl/jaoLeqm5xFptf2A29?g_st=iwb You will recognize the driver thanks to the car with the writing Ranch de Diabat
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Pick up will be at: Petite Porte de Bab Marrakech 211 Rue Chbanat, Essaouira, Marocco https://maps.app.goo.gl/jaoLeqm5xFptf2A29?g_st=iwb You will recognize the driver thanks to the car with the writing Ranch de Diabat
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- ar, en, it, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ranch De Diabat S.A.R.L
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 3 full prices tickets is required
- Maximum rider’s weight: 90kg
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
22 verified traveler reviews for 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Experience to do
Very good, beautiful tour. I joined the three-day, two-night tour with my son. Great organization, great horses, great food, beautiful places. Let's hear it for Erika and all the staff. Marco & Bernardo
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Horseback riding at sunset
Great sunset experience! Ayoub and Youssef are very friendly and the ranch is well maintained! We had a magical time!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Uncomfortable already before service
Spending my time in Essaouira, I asked spontaneously for a trip with an overnight which is for authority reasons not possible. Looking for other opportunities all what I imagined was not possible. Trip with picnic for example. When I decided to do whatever trip they have in the afternoon as I wanted to go horsebackriding, I feel, E. was really unpolite and not supporting. With international guests and being dependent of tourism and after a few years of experience, please don't get tired of good communication. So if you need as a service provider to know whether I confirm, what is my name or whatever. Just ask instead of doing unpolite reproaches. Best regards, A.
Response from the operator: Dear A….i gave you many option for horse riding and waiting your answer that never come. Then i ask please to tell me your name and you lie me with a false name. This never happens in my working life. It can be good if We (the provider) can gave an opinion of guests depending on how much they are respectful, so Dear Anika you was the most unrespectful guests we never had. We pass a true bad moment during covid, this is international, but we need a quality of tourism here, don’t think that we doing charity for obtein more guests. As we gave a professionnal service, we ask for responsible guests. I don’t think that in Germany you can lie as you lie to us. Many thanks for taking time for make a bad comment Erika
via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Great experience! I took the 3h horseback ride on the beach, a big thank you to my guide Ismael who was adorable! My brother and father went on a camel ride for 2h they also loved it! Great Service, They pick us up from the hotel and take us back to the end! We also see that the horses are well treated, really great Service
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Avoid at all cost! The most awful experience ever!
Where to begin with this awful experience I had at this place? We booked a horse ride for a few hours along the dunes. Things already started soon after we set out, when my partner's horse had to be changed since it was inobedient/too tired to go. After waiting for a replacement horse, we set out again, only to require another horse change a short time later. However, the third horse then suddenly bolted and it is only because my partner is an experienced rider that it was kept under control. (If it had happened to me, I probably would not be writing these lines;-)!) But all of this pales in comparison to what happened afterwards. The ranch has an on-site car park and as I was walking towards the car, I tripped on an uneven surface, and severely injured (it turned out afterwards, broke) my ankle. Our guide saw what happened and came over, looked at me on the ground, in pain and unable to stand up or move my leg, and said, 'oh, maybe I'll get the boss.' However, he never returned, nor did anyone else from the ranch offer any help, or call an ambulance, etc.! Instead, I was left lying on the ground, like a dog. Help came in the form of a very kind and merciful passer-by (!), to whom I shall be eternally grateful, and who was able to drive our car to the nearest hospital, and even kept me company whilst I was awaiting treatment. I am still shocked at the total lack of compassion and basic human decency of the Ranch de Diabat staff, who just left an injured person on the ground in excruciating pain on their premises. Too bad, I can't give negative stars for the experience!
Response from the operator: Hello Bertie, first, I’m sorry for what you lived, it was a real bad experience, it's now January 2022 and you mention that you live it in august 2021, it took time for you to think about, like 5 months……… after verifying our planning, I can tell you that we never had you as a guest, and with no photos on your comment as a proof of what you said, it's difficult to trust. At the Ranch Diabat we assist every one of our guests, as is normal, if we act like you describe, we were close long time ago. If you were in pain, as you describe in your comment, in our parking, and your partner was near you, why he didn't enter in our office for ask assistance? And why you don’t contact us after by phone or mail for ask to be covered by our insurance? If you were really our guests, you will know that we have a private parking near the mosque, we have an official installation, with all the box for horses, we have a reception, toilets, saddlery and all the facility for our guests. A guardian is present in the parking, and a video surveillance is already present 24/h. Another details, we don't have horses that don't want to go and are disobedient, and especially we never change the horse during the trip, as our guide before to go out of the Ranch, explain how to ride, provide helmets, and make all the safety instruction for make the rider comfortable and able to ride easily. So, there are too many details that tell us that your comment is not true or is an experience that you live in another place. Unfortunately, many people around our stable, stole the guests that searching for Ranch Diabat, and the majority live bad experience under our name, but the guests never visit us. Trust me, that we can't leave a person or an animal suffering on the ground without help, it's completely out of our personality and out of the behaviour of our employees. If you recognize that you were never come at our place, and your comment is for another stable, please place it in the right page and not in ours, if you need to speak with me, you are welcome at any time, and of course my contact are everywhere online, and it was more empathic from you to do it before, as you speak about compassion, but you don't make it with us. Erika phone +212613049107 mail info@ranchdediabat.com
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Ranch De Diabat S.A.R.L, who run 13 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.4.
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3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Essaouira.
How much does 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes cost?
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Prices start at $74 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Essaouira usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Essaouira is not rushed.
Is 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 22 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Essaouira, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Essaouira can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Essaouira and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Essaouira within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Essaouira?
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On Outty we rank every Essaouira experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 3 hours ride on camel at sunset, 3-hour camel ride at sunset, Essaouira: 2-Hour Beach & Dunes Quad Tour with Tea. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Essaouira?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Essaouira?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes?
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Included: Professional guide; pick-up and drop-off from Essaouira; Transport by air-conditioned car; Use of helmet; and All riding equipment (helmets, saddles. Not included: Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes?
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Pick up will be at: Petite Porte de Bab Marrakech 211 Rue Chbanat, Essaouira, Marocco https://maps.app.goo.gl/jaoLeqm5xFptf2A29?g_st=iwb You will recognize the driver thanks to the car with the writing Ranch de Diabat Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, English, Italian and French. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Essaouira. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about 3 hours horse riding in Essaouira, beach, forest and dunes?
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Across 22 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, value for money, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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