Essaouira, Morocco: Full-Day Horseback Ride + Picnic Lunch

What You Will Experience

The Horseback Riding and Lunch Package is a wonderful way to explore Cap Sim, open to all levels. The Ranch de Diabat team tailors the ride based on each rider’s experience, group level, and tides.

For Beginners:
Your journey begins at the Ranch, heading south past Essaouira’s beaches and forest. You’ll stop near a fishing village for a relaxing picnic lunch, then continue toward the dunes of Cap Sim for a short visit before returning to Essaouira.

For Experienced Riders:
This route leads eastward through Argan fields and across a river near Ghazoua, before descending to the sand dunes. After lunch in the forest, the ride continues to Cap Sim, with its high dunes and fishing village, and returns to the ranch along the untamed beaches of the region.

Highlights

• Full-day guided horseback adventure through Essaouira’s beaches, dunes, and forests
• Picnic lunch in a scenic natural setting
• Routes tailored to beginner and experienced riders
• Explore fishing villages, argan fields, and wild coastal trails
• Small group experience for a more personal ride

What’s Included

• Full-day guided horseback ride
• Horse, tack, and helmets
• Professional equestrian guides
• Picnic lunch
• Round-trip transport from Essaouira city

What’s Not Included

• Drinks beyond those provided at lunch
• Personal expenses and travel insurance
• Private activity fee (optional)

Program

Choose between two ways to reach the ranch: take the free shuttle from Essaouira (pick-up at Moulay Hassan Square, Bab Marrakech, Bab Daoukkala, or another location of your choice), or drive yourself the ranch is just 3 km from the city centre and offers private parking. GPS details are sent upon booking.

On arrival, our team will brief you on safety guidelines, help with paperwork, and fit your riding helmet. We recommend long pants and closed shoes. Riders’ weight limit is 90 kg to ensure the horses’ well-being.

Your picnic lunch (carried in saddlebags) includes salads, grilled chicken kebabs, fruit, bread, water, soft drinks, and tea. The vegetarian option offers salads, zaalouk, courgette meatballs, and tea. Food allergies can be accommodated upon request.

The ride starts at 10 a.m. and arrives at the bivouac around 4:30 p.m., or finishes at sunset, depending on the season.

Know before you go

• Starts at 10 AM to 4:30 PM
• Group size: Minimum 2 – Maximum 10 riders
• Suitable for beginners and experienced riders (routes tailored to level)
• Rider weight limit: 90 kg
• Children must be comfortable on horseback; no sharing horses with adults
• Wear long trousers and closed-toe shoes for comfort and safety
• Departure times vary by season and will be confirmed upon booking
• Weather may affect conditions, but rides continue unless unsafe