Essaouira Horse Riding Experience with a Scenic Picnic
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Experience highlights
- 3-hour guided horseback ride
- Explore Diabat’s forests, dunes and sandy landscapes
- Ride through the coastal surroundings of Essaouira
- Relaxing picnic included
- Food, water and drinks included
- Different food preferences can be accommodated where possible
- Calm horses matched to your level
- Professional local guide
- Photos and videos included
Combine a 3-hour horseback ride through the natural landscapes of Essaouira with a relaxing picnic. Explore the dunes, sandy paths, forests and coastal surroundings of Diabat with a professional local guide, then enjoy a picnic with food, water and drinks included. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders.
About this experience
Enjoy a longer horseback experience around Diabat that combines riding, nature and a relaxed
picnic.
Your experience begins at the stable, where you will meet your local guide and receive a safety
briefing. Your horse will be selected according to your experience and comfort level, and the team
will assist you with mounting.
Once ready, set off on a guided ride through the natural surroundings of Diabat. Follow sandy paths
through forests and dunes and continue toward the coastal area and the sea.
With three hours available, you can take your time discovering the different landscapes and
enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Your guide stays with you throughout the ride and adapts the
pace to your experience and comfort.
After the riding experience, take a break and enjoy a picnic in the natural surroundings. The picnic
is included in the price and includes food, water and drinks. Different food preferences can be
accommodated where possible.
Photos and videos are also included, giving you the opportunity to capture moments from the ride
and the surrounding landscapes.
After the picnic, the experience concludes at the agreed end point.
What's included
- 3-hour guided horse riding experience
- Calm, well-matched horse
- Professional local guide
- Safety briefing
- Assistance with mounting
- Safety helmet
- Guided ride through forests, dunes, sandy landscapes and coastal areas
- Picnic
- Food, water and drinks during the picnic
- Possibility to accommodate different food preferences where possible
- Photos and videos
Not included
- Transportation to or from Diabat Beach
- Sunset-specific scheduling
- Hotel accommodation
- Any additional services not specifically mentioned as included
Meeting point
Diabat, Essaouira, Morocco
Important information
Duration: 3 hours
Location: Diabat, Essaouira, Morocco
Adult price: 94$ per person
Child price: 88$ per person
Children: 6–16 years
Adults: 17–57 years
Children under 6 years can accompany their family and watch the experience free of charge but cannot participate in horse riding.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
There is no specific height limit, but participants must be able to mount and control a horse.
If you are unsure whether the experience is suitable for you, you can provide your weight and riding experience in advance so the appropriate horse can be selected.
Suitable for beginners and experienced riders.
Participants should wear long trousers and a comfortable top.
Closed shoes such as sneakers or boots are recommended.
Sunglasses, a hat or cap and sunscreen are recommended.
Bring a phone or camera if desired.
Safety helmets are provided.
Participants should follow the guide’s instructions throughout the ride.
Alcohol and drugs are not permitted before or during the activity.
The experience is not recommended for pregnant women or guests with heart problems, back, neck or spine issues, severe asthma or respiratory problems, epilepsy or seizure disorders, recent surgery or serious injuries.
Please inform the team about any relevant medical condition before booking so they can advise whether the experience is suitable.
If strong wind, heavy rain or other unsafe conditions make the ride impossible, the experience will be rescheduled to another suitable time or day. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be offered.
The experience can be booked in advance at any time.
Languages: English, French, Arabic and Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous horse riding experience?
No. The experience is suitable for beginners and experienced riders. Your guide will adapt the pace according to
your level and comfort.
Can children under 6 years old come with us?
Yes. They can accompany their family and watch the experience free of charge, but they cannot participate in
horse riding.
Is the picnic included?
Yes. The picnic is included in the price and includes food, water and drinks.
Can dietary preferences be accommodated?
Different food preferences can be accommodated where possible. Please mention your requirements when
booking so the team can prepare accordingly.
Is transportation included?
No. Transportation to and from Diabat Beach is not included. It can be arranged separately as an additional
service.
Is this a sunset experience?
No. This option is focused on the 3-hour ride and picnic. If you want the ride to be scheduled around sunset, a
separate sunset option is available.
What should I wear?
Long trousers, a comfortable top and closed shoes such as sneakers or boots are recommended. Sunglasses, a
hat or cap and sunscreen are also recommended.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If strong wind, heavy rain or other unsafe conditions prevent the ride, it will be rescheduled to another suitable
time or day. If rescheduling is not possible, you will receive a full refund
Cancellation & refund policy
24 hours before start
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