Top Essaouira Nature and Wildlife Tours

Enjoy the beauty of Essoiura by camel back on this approximately one hour guided tour. You will learn about the city and its people, and then explore further. You'll visit the Portuguese Fort built around the 15th century, then visit the Oued Ksob river which is just north of the village of Diabot, where you can look for native birds, like Elanor's falcon, white spoonbills, and avocets.

This horseback ride is suitable for all, young and old, beginners or experienced, alone or in groups. It will allow you to discover nature in its wild state, in the company of our wonderful Barb / Arabian horses. You can do this ride in group (maximum 5 people) or private.

Spend an hour horseback riding with a professional guide to lead the way by booking this tour. You'll start at a ranch in Diabat, near Essaouira, where you'll ride along the beach and through eucalyptus and mimosa forests. Your guide will be with you every step of the way to help keep you safe and comfortable.

This circuit can be customized according to the desire of the participants (at least 2), you can enjoy your experience as a nomad in a natural semi-desert in some places and desert in others.

Ride a camel across Essaouira’s beaches, dunes and forests on a 2-hour guided ride. Take in the rhythmic sway of the camel’s gait from a traditional saddle, and absorb stunning views of the Atlantic coast. Scramble up the sides of steep sandy dunes, explore shady forests and get a camel’s-eye view of Essaouira’s tranquil countryside.

We walk through an area of euphorbia and Argan trees before we reach the ocean and enjoy ourselves hiking a long untouched beach until we turn towards the beautiful Sidi m'Barek waterfalls. We then enter the terrace fields where locals grow crops throughout the whole year. We then walk uphill in the canyon up to the village of Sidi Ahmed Essayeh. There we are welcomed by a Moroccan family for a taste of tagine simmered in a solar cooker. This fairly sporty and lengthy hike allows you to meet beautiful people and admire sumptuous, divers landscapes... Enjoy a nice encounter with a French speaking Berber family.

This horseback ride is suitable for all, young and old, beginners or experienced, alone or in groups. It will allow you to discover nature in its wild state, in the company of our wonderful beard / Arabian horses. You can do this walk in group (maximum 5 people) or private.

Essaouira’s golden sands and palm-lined beaches offer a stunning backdrop for a horseback ride. On this tour, mount up for a scenic horseback ride and trek along the coast, passing traditional fishing villages, sweeping sand dunes, and eucalyptus forests. Depending on your ability, either enjoy a relaxing ride on a well-trained Berber horse or have chance to trot or gallop along the beach.

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This half-day excursion takes us to Sidi Mbark, a small Berber village 35 km south of Essaouira. We walk to a little cascade and close by visit the old Marabout (residence for the spirit of a Saint or wise man). Here, the convergence of a large sand dune, a small river, and an imposing rock splendidly frames a lovely bay. We are invited to a family from the region for a traditional Berber tea ceremony at the end of the walk. There is the option to have a donkey with a guide on the walk, which is fun for kids to ride.

In the company of our professional local guide, you will experience a magnificent moment with friends, as a couple or as a family. The landscapes are magnificent and the natural setting is romantic. This 3-hour getaway offers you the opportunity to witness splendid and beautiful sunsets over sometimes calm and sometimes rough blue seas and natural shorelines that darken without artificial light.

This horse ride is suitable for beginners or advanced riders, alone or in groups. It will allow you to discover nature in its wild state, in the company of our wonderful Barb / Arabian horses. You can do this ride in group (maximum 5 people) or private.

During this journey, you will drive the quad through the forests of the wild beaches and dunes of the region of Essaouira. You can stop to take photos to immortalize the wonderful moment you live. After a short break, you will be ready to guide you for 1 hour on the back of Camels to explore the hinterland of Essaouira. You will then return to meet your driver who will drive you to your hotel.

Enjoy a beachfront ride with a professional guide with this beginner-friendly horseback riding experience, which includes optional round-trip transfers from select hotels. You'll spend around two hours riding along the beach with a small group of fellow riders and a guide on hand to help ensure your experience is both safe and fun.

The largest rural market in the Essaouira region takes place every Sunday in Had Draa located 30 km up the road towards Marrakech. The farmers of the region travel there by donkey to offer their crops, animals, and crafts, and to also do their weekly shopping. The gathering at Had Draa is mainly attended by men although everyone socializes, chats over tea with friends, and exchanges news in cafés or under tents. The market gives an authentic insight into daily lives in the Moroccan countryside. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, and spices release their plethora of aromas while the market showcases everything needed to live and work. We sample and taste a variety of foodstuffs. Next door are many cafes with open grills which presents us with the unique opportunity to try fresh grilled dromedary, served along with warm bread, olive and Argan oil, as well as traditional mint tea. HIGHLIGHTS ! Discovering rural life and taste local food.

Explore the beaches of Essaouira on the back of a horse or for even more of an adventure, a dromedary camel. You can start whenever you like, maybe early in the day, or later to catch the sunset. You can also walk through argan forests, splash in the waves, or do whatever you feel is right. Go at your own pace and soak up the ambiance.

Discover the serene coastal city of Essaouira on this guided, 3-hour camel ride. Climb aboard a desert dromedary and travel from the Ruins of Sultan Palace and Portuguese Castle to Essaouira Beach and beyond. Also, visit a small forest of eucalyptus and mimosa. Enjoy the scenic stroll away from the hustle of city life and enjoy a few hours of sightseeing. Be sure to bring a camera for photo stop opportunities. Local hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Walk through the endless dunes and explore the region of Essaouira on a traditional transport, well treated, well maintained, combining comfort and security. You will fill up on memories and taste the serenity of these literally enchanting places !! During the ride, Lima dromedary lends you a shawl to better protect you from sunburn, wind and sand stirred by the dromedary who will be in front of you.

This horseback ride is suitable for all riders, alone or in groups. It will allow you to discover nature in its wild state, in the company of our wonderful Barb / Arabian horses. You can do this ride in group (maximum 5 people) or private.

The 3-hour horse ride will be shared between the forest, the beach of Essaouira, and also the breathtaking fine sand dunes. You will enjoy a unique experience while riding very well trained horses adapted to your riding skills.  All riding levels are welcome: the guide will adapt the ride to your riding experience and your horse will be perfectly matched to your riding abilities. Helmets are provided but please wear long pants and trainers for your comfort during the ride.

Hop on a quad bike and explore the desert outside Essaouira on this guided, 3-hour quad-bike tour. After a brief introduction to the bike and a practice run, travel from the Ruins of Sultan Palace and Portuguese Castle to Essaouira Beach and beyond. Also, visit a small forest of eucalyptus and mimosa. The quad-bike rental plus use of a helmet and wind jacket and a Essaouira hotel pickup and drop-off are included. 

On this day trip from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains and Valleys, Berber Villages, Camel ride & Waterfalls you will see the most amazing and beautiful places: Atlas Mountains, Imlil Valley, Asni Valley, Amizmiz Valley, walk and visit around 9 Berber Villages, have tea with a berber family and learen about they life, walk up to the waterfalls and see a wonderful views. visit to Argan women's cooperative. The tour start at 9:00 AM, from your Accomodation. The Tour ended back in Marrakech around 17:00 PM The tour cost included: Transport, Guide, Camel ride, Lunch, Tea with berber familly

You don’t need to venture deep into the Sahara for a classic Moroccan desert experience—instead, this small-group, overnight tour from Essaouira offers an accessible introduction to Morocco’s Berber culture. Following afternoon pickup at your hotel, transfer to Diabat: a beach famed for its wild, coastal scenery. Go for a multi-hour camel ride and spot dunes and fishing villages as you go. In the evening, enjoy tea and dinner in a Berber-style camp before an overnight stay. The next day, return to Essaouira.