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Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, we offer you a ride that is tailored to your needs and wishes.
All travellers and horse lovers are welcome. Couples, single travellers, families, friends - we will make a great ride possible for everyone who wants to have an unforgettable experience at the beach with horses.
Over the years, we have welcomed riders from all over the world. Some of them have never ridden a horse before, others were experienced professionals. We fulfil all wishes and needs and choose the right horse for every level.
A SPECIAL SERVICE:
- If the guests wish, we will take free photos and videos during the ride. So you can take home beautiful souvenir photos and videos.
- We can also arrange professional photo shoots with the horses for you. Please do not hesitate to ask us. (We have already done many professional shoots for magazines, international fashionbrands, models and many of our guests. We will be happy to make you an individual offer)
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Are you looking for a relaxed ride? Or an adrenaline-filled gallop? We do everything we can to make your dream come true. We adapt every ride to your riding skills and the group. We listen to all your wishes and take great care in choosing the right horse for every level. Of course, it is important to us that the ride is also comfortable for our horses. They are well-groomed horses, treated with love and care. The horses are a part of our family. Our horses belong to the Arabian-Berber breed and are gentle by nature. They can adapt well to different riders, are very peaceful with children and beginners, but can also challenge advanced riders. Experince a rides on an endless sandy beach, in Argan and Mimosa forests, through breathtaking dunes and the mysterious castle ruins that inspired Jimmy Hendrix to write his song 'Castle made of Sand'... Experience an unforgettable sunset ride with family, friends or a group. We can also arrange private rides, longer treks or special events (shootings, wedding proposals etc.) for you. Please do not hesitate to ask us.
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18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
sarahhL5665EG,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A dreamlike experience, very friendly company and the horses are to fall in love with! Would definitely do it again!


678fatehaj,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
An absolutely amazing experience! This was my second time visiting the ocean ranch in Essaouira, and it was just as magical as the first if not better. The horse ride along the ocean is unforgettable, with breathtaking scenery and beautifully cared-for horses. A special thank you to Ismail, who was incredibly kind, professional, and knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel safe, relaxed, and truly special. The team is welcoming from start to finish, and this is the kind of place you’ll always want to come back to. I will definitely be going back again for a horse trek and highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Essaouira. And an extra shoutout to the incredibly amazing dog Rocky, who completely stole our hearts and added so much joy to the experience. P.S. He plays fetch — and he’s very serious about it.



Explorer59351027528,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Galloping on the beach was the best experience, horse was amazing and so was the guide. I also got a lot of amaizing photos and videos. I sincerely recommend it


vladimir k,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
Best stable in Essaouira! Kind and sympathetic guys. And what gorgeous videos they made. Recommend 💚
W7168BGevas,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The beach ride at sunset was a great experience for my sister and me and Ismail chose very good horses for us that matched our queried riding levels. The two horses were super good and very motivated for a fast beach gallop! I would definitely recommend it, but a tip: These are not bored Touri horses and if you say you are an experienced rider, then you will get a horse with which you can have a lot of fun, but which also needs a really experienced rider.
lisaaG994AT,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My sister and I had the most magical experience. We are novice riders and were made to feel extremely safe and were accompanied on foot. Our guides took some amazing photographs for a lifetime of memories. Would highly recommend
delikaf,,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Ismail was recommended to me by a Moroccan friend, and I do not regret it at all! If you are looking for a beautiful horse riding experience, with beautiful healthy, bloody horses but with a good head you are in the right place. Ismail is a passionate horseback riding enthusiast for 3 generations. There are lots of horseback rides in Essaouira but with Ismail it’s not the tourist walk, you don’t go with my multitude of tourists to take a sunset photo, you go to places further and quiet... and the horses are beautiful! There were four of us, with very different levels. I rode Lennoux a sublime grey stallion, for an experienced rider, he goes very fast but he stops, very well trained and a very good head, I recommend him 100% For beginner riders it goes very well too, Ismail has only very well maintained stallions, wise, who gallop quickly but who obey all .. for those who do not want to gallop and are a little afraid, a person accompanies you and holds the horse by the reindeer so do not panic .. it adapts to all levels, for an unforgettable moment and of course... great photos and memories! We will definitely return to Essaouira and I will definitely come back up Lennoux for an overnight trek this time! Thank you Ismail!




Laurent F,,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was just amazing! Thank you Ismail and all his team for this exceptional moment. I recommend 100%!
K2693ORcarinah,,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We did the two-hour sunset ride – an unforgettable experience! The landscape was incredibly varied, and very good care is taken of the horses. Highly recommended!
Z952MLrosiec,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
One of the best horse riding experiences I’ve ever had. I’ve been every year for the past 3 years. The horses are so well trained and Ismail takes the absolute best care of them. Great for all riding levels


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