Essaouira Horse Riding: Beach and Diabat Rides

The one-hour rides: a short taste of the coast

The one-hour guided ride costs €33 per person. A guide and a horse are included, as are pickup and return at a meeting point in Essaouira, so you do not need to find the ranch yourself. It suits anyone who wants a ride without giving up half a day.

The beach ride costs €35 and also lasts one hour. It comes with a professional guide and a safety briefing before you set off, which helps if you have never sat on a horse. The route runs along the Atlantic shore. The two rides cost almost the same, so choose by what you want from the hour: a simple ride with a fixed meeting point, or a briefing and a focus on the water.

The two-hour Diabat ride: forest, dunes and the Kassob river

The two-hour ride with transfer costs €48 per person. A guide and a horse are included, and the ranch car picks you up at the Petite Porte de Bab Marrakech. The ranch describes its two-hour route as running through mimosa and eucalyptus forest, over the dunes to the beach and back along the Kassob river. Beginners are welcome, and trot and gallop depend on each rider's skill.

Which ride fits you

First-timers and anyone short on time should take a one-hour ride. All prices are per person as of November 2026.

The ranch in Diabat sets a weight limit of 90 kg on its own one-hour ride. Children ride separately, led by an attendant, at the full price, with a helmet and vest provided.

Wear long trousers and closed shoes. Sandals are not suitable for riding. If you also want time on the water, our surfing page compares lessons, and the beach page covers the town's sand.