Two-hour horseback ride
Two-hour horseback ride
A walk through the beach, dunes, and mimosa and eucalyptus forests
Description
Conditions and price details
Notes / Booking Instructions
The two-hour horseback ride in Essaouira at the Ranch de Diabat offers an excellent combination of time and cost for an intense equestrian experience; you can explore the lush nature in a short amount of time at a price accessible to everyone.
Leaving the Ranch de Diabat, you will set off towards the mimosa and eucalyptus forest, through the dunes, until you reach the beach, where you can gallop, breathe in the salty air of the Atlantic Ocean and approach a small fishing village.
On the way back you will admire the Portuguese Castle located on the beach, which once served as a lookout for pirate ships arriving on the coast, and now in ruins and at the mercy of the elements, but still with an ancestral charm.
You will be able to admire Mogador Island up close and observe the ancient prison and the mosque still intact.
You will continue along the Kassob River, on whose waters you will find seasonal migratory birds of rare beauty.
Finally, you will pass by the remains of the Palace of Sultan Moulay Abdallah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
You will then return to the Ranch de Diabat, where you can rest on the terrace, use the restrooms, and make yourself comfortable.
The staff will take you back to Essaouira via the free shuttle, or you can set off on your own if you arrived with your own transport.
Rides are available every day of the week by appointment and based on the availability of teachers and horses.
Plan
For those with a car, it's easy to reach Ranch de Diabat, located just 3 km from the city center. You'll be emailed a map and GPS location, and you can park in the Ranch's private parking lot.
Upon your arrival at Reception, you will be greeted by our staff who will show you the equestrian safety instructions, and you will be able to fill out the rental contract and meet your instructor who will help you choose the right helmet size.
Recommended attire is long trousers and closed shoes, and the rider's weight must not exceed 90 kg to preserve the health of our Berber Arabian horses.
Prepare yourself as best as possible
- The maximum permitted weight of the rider is 90 kg (The organization reserves the right to deny admission to the trek if anyone who fails to declare their actual weight exceeds the limit, and no refunds will be given. The health of the horses comes first.)
- Equestrian Level: To take part in this excursion it is not necessary to have an equestrian level, even beginners are accepted, but in their case we do not guarantee the possibility of trotting and galloping, which will be examined on a case-by-case basis.
- Clothing: To participate in this horseback excursion, please wear long trousers and closed shoes.
Min. 1 - Max. 10 people
Included in the price :
Horse rental, equestrian guides, cap, transport to and from Essaouira city
Privatized activity possible for a supplement. Please note : weather conditions or illnesses are not taken into account by the organizer, but by your travel insurance.
Interruption of the requested activity by the customer for any reason requires dedicated assistance, which will incur an additional cost. This cost will be billed on-site and will be communicated at the time and depends on the location where the customer interrupts the activity. The customer agrees to pay this cost.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION:
Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of the confirmation email, sent by our staff or by the booking system, upon payment of the balance.
PAYMENT METHODS :
- Bank transfer to a Moroccan bank (proof of payment must be sent by email at least 7 days before the activity )
- International credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express – with Paypal or Factobox)
PAYMENT ON SITE:
For on-site reservations, the availability of which we cannot guarantee without advance payment, you can pay in cash in dirhams.
CANCELLATION :
For cancellations (by the customer or the hotel) a fee will be charged on the following basis:
For all activities where the total price is less than 800.00 MAD, the activity is paid in case of cancellation from 10 days before or no-show.
For all activities exceeding 850.00 MAD, the activity will be paid in case of cancellation according to the following cancellation policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival €20 per booking
- Between 29 and 10 days before arrival: 60% of the total booking amount
- Between 9 and 3 days before arrival: 75% of the total booking
- Less than 48 hours before arrival: 100% of the total booking
CHILDREN'S CONDITIONS:
Even small children pay full fare because they will be on a horse led by a dedicated instructor. They will be provided with safety vests and helmets. To avoid risks, it is forbidden to have a child ride the same horse as an adult. Only the instructor can, if necessary, take a small child on the saddle, but preferably should accompany the child while remaining at their side on foot.
CONFIRMATION OF THE BOOKING ACCORDING TO THE REGULATIONS
To participate in this horseback excursion, please wear long trousers and closed shoes.