Camel Ride 1h

The one-hour dromedary walk is an ideal option for groups or families with young children.

Recommended for a first contact with the animal, you can discover the immediate vicinity of the Ranch de Diabat in complete tranquillity.

Only a few minutes from Essaouira, the one-hour walk starts from the Ranch de Diabat towards the mouth of the Qsob river and the dunes where the ancient Palace of the Black Sultan is hidden; your tour continues on the fine sandy beach, facing the sea and the famous island of Mogador, before returning to the Ranch through the mimosa and eucalyptus forest.

The dromedary is a peaceful animal and accessible to all and will allow you to have a good time with family or friends.

A free shuttle will be at your disposal, meeting you in one of the following collection points: Moulay Hassan Square, Bab Marrakech, Bab Doukkala. You can also designate another collection point in the city, so that our driver can pick you up and bring you back at the end of the activity in the right place.

For those who are motorized, it will be easy to reach the Ranch de Diabat, located only 3 km away from the city center. You will be sent the map and the GPS point by email, and you will be able to park quietly in the private parking of the Ranch.

When arriving in the Reception, you will be welcomed by our staff, who will introduce you to your guide.

Please note that this walk is suitable for adults and even small children, who will be able to ride on the same dromedary as their parents at a reduced rate.

Your guide will explain you how to get on the dromedaries, which are already in a seated position, ready to take you for the ride. With the help of the footrest, you can easily climb onto the comfortable saddle, designed and manufactured by the Ranch de Diabat for the maximum comfort of its clients during the ride.

Once in the saddle of the dromedary, you will ride in a caravan towards the beach, along the banks of the Qassob river.

You will visit the Palace of Sultan Moulay Abdallah, which has been the setting for several films and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your guide will be able to give you many historical explanations of this monument, and he will also be able to take several photographs as a souvenir of this beautiful experience.

You will continue to the dunes and the beautiful beach, where you can experience the thrill of walking in the ocean water from above these majestic animals with their long and dynamic legs.

You will be able to admire the Portuguese Castle's ruins on the beach, and get a close-up view of Mogador Island with its mosque and ancient prison.

To remember : the dromedary is a peaceful animal, the walk is organized in a caravan formation, one behind the other, the saddles are comfortable, it is not necessary to wear a protective helmet, the itinerary touches on interesting historical and naturalistic points and is made to admire the landscape and nature, to learn about history and some interesting anecdotes, and to come into contact with the way we have to train our beautiful animals, in a natural and ethological way.

• Experience level: No experience is necessary to take part in this excursion.
• Clothing: Recommended clothing for this excursion is casual, shorts are also possible and flip-flops; in case of wind, it is recommended to wear a light jacket that protects from the wind and a scarf, as well as sunglasses.