Stunning views over the ocean by sunset

Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience

Small Group
Digital
120 minutes
English

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.

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Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience

FromNZD $89.65Per Person

What's included in Essaouira Dar Sultan Palace Horseback Tour Experience

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Dar Sultan Palace
Pass-by Only

The palace is linked to the founding of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) by Ahmed al-Mansour during the Saadian Dynasty in the 16th century. It is now fallen to ruins and is a real 'castle in the Sand'. During the 60's and 70's this was a popular spot where hippies would hang and dance around campfires. Jimi Hendrix would have been inspired by this ruins to write his famous song: "Castle in the sand."

Inclusions

  • we have a safe space to lock your personal belongings
  • riding cap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • 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.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Ranch Aftass