About This Tour
Discover the magical surroundings of Essaouira and enjoy stunning ocean views while riding a horse. We will depart from the village of Diabat, which is known for being a popular destination for hippies and Jimi Hendrix in the '60s and '70s. The village is also home to the ruins of a palace that was built before the city of Mogador even existed. We will pick you up from the main street and guide you through the narrow alleys of the village to our stables of Ranch Aftass. We will then ride alongside the river, which is often visited by different species of migratory birds. You might catch a glimpse of a flamingo there. We then pass through the mimosas and eucalyptus forests and the sand dunes, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the island of Mogador, Essaouira and the wild beaches. Then we head back along the shore. Before we arrive back at the stables, we might encounter some herds of goats or a local farmer taking her cows back to the village.
Photo Gallery

Magnificent barb-arab horses: bombproof, kind and gentle

Strolling through mimosa and eucalyptus forests

Sunset on top of the sanddunes

Captivating skyes of Essaouira

Spotting ruins of ancient Portugese settlement in the ocean
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Meeting Point
It's the most colourful café in the small town of Diabat. Located just next to the mosque over the bridge when you're coming from the direction of Essaouira. You can easily reach it by taxi from the medina. The taxi ride costs 30dh with a total of 3 people per taxi. It's about 7 minutes drive.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Ranch Aftass
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