Essaouira Sandboarding & Sunset Horse Riding Experience
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Experience highlights
- Sandboard across the Tissa Dunes
- Enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea break
- Horse ride through the dunes and coastal landscapes of Diabat
- Experience horseback riding around sunset
- Photos and videos included
- Suitable for beginners
Enjoy an afternoon adventure in Essaouira combining sandboarding across the Tissa Dunes with a sunset horseback ride through the dunes and coastal landscapes of Diabat.
About this experience
Discover two of Essaouira’s outdoor experiences in one memorable day.
Begin in the afternoon with a 2-hour sandboarding adventure at Tissa Dunes. Learn the
basics with your instructor, ride across the dunes and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Photos and videos are included, followed by a relaxing Moroccan tea and traditional
sweets.
After the break, continue to Diabat for your 2-hour sunset horseback ride. Meet your local
guide, receive a safety briefing and ride through sandy paths, dunes and coastal
surroundings as the evening light changes.
The horseback ride is scheduled according to the sunset time, allowing you to enjoy the
final part of the experience around sunset before returning to the stable.
What's included
- 2-hour sandboarding experience
- Sandboarding equipment and instructor guidance
- Photos and videos during the sandboarding experience
- Moroccan tea and traditional sweets
- 2-hour guided sunset horse riding
- Calm horse matched to your level
- Professional local guide
- Safety briefing and helmet
- Photos and videos during the horse ride
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks other than those specifically mentioned
- Any additional services not specifically mentioned as included
Meeting point
Essaouira
Important information
Total Activity Time: 4 hours
Location: Tissa Dunes & Diabat, Essaouira, Morocco
Adult Price: 122 USD per person
Child Price: 117 USD per person
Children: 6–16 years
Adults: 17–57 years
Children under 6: Not permitted
Sandboarding takes place in the afternoon and is followed by the sunset horseback ride.
The horseback ride is scheduled according to the sunset time on the selected date.
No previous experience is required for either activity.
For horse riding, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sport shoes are recommended for sandboarding. For horse riding, long trousers and closed shoes are recommended.
The activities are weather dependent. If conditions are unsafe, the affected activity will be rescheduled or refunded
according to the applicable conditions.
Languages: English, French, Arabic and Spanish.
The experience can be booked in advance at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous experience?
No. Both activities are suitable for beginners with guidance from the instructors and guides.
When does the experience start?
The experience begins in the afternoon with sandboarding and continues with the horseback ride scheduled around
sunset.
Is the horseback ride really at sunset?
Yes. The riding time is organized according to the sunset time on the selected date.
Can children participate?
Yes. Children from 6 to 16 years can participate. Children under 6 are not permitted.
Can children ride horses alone?
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Are photos and videos included?
Yes. Photos and videos are included for both activities.
Is Moroccan tea included?
Yes. A Moroccan tea and traditional sweets break is included between the two activities.
What should I wear?
Sport shoes are recommended for sandboarding. For horse riding, long trousers and closed shoes such as sneakers or
boots are recommended.
What happens if the weather is unsuitable?
If weather conditions make an activity unsafe, it will be rescheduled when possible. If rescheduling is not possible, the
applicable refund will be provided.
Can I book in advance?
Yes. The experience can be booked in advance at any time.
Cancellation & refund policy
24 hours before start
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