Horseback Riding between Desert and Atlantic Coast in Dakhla, Morocco
Ride for 1 hour across the desert dunes towards Dakhla's Atlantic coast, with a mint tea break, groups of 4 max and PK25 hotel pick-up. Beginners welcome!
Practical information
A 1-hour horseback ride in Dakhla across the desert and dunes towards the Atlantic coast, from a ranch at PK25.
- Up to 4 riders per guide, beginners welcome.
- Barb and Arab-Barb horses, known for their endurance and sure footing.
- Traditional Moroccan mint tea break with your guide.
Course of events
Please allow 1 hour 45 minutes on site for the entire experience.
- Pick-up from your hotel at PK25, or arrival at the ranch (free parking on site)
- Welcome at the ranch, introduction to the horses and allocation of your horse
- Equipment check and safety briefing
- Short warm-up in the arena or on flat ground to get used to your horse
- Ride at a walking pace across the rocky desert plateaus and the first sand dunes, towards the Atlantic coast
- Break at a nomad camp or panoramic viewpoint with a traditional Moroccan mint tea, while the guide shares the legends, culture and history of the region
- Ride back to the ranch and end of the activity
Activity requirements
No previous riding experience is required.
The maximum weight for this activity is 80 kg.
Wearing a helmet is compulsory for this activity.
Closed-toe shoes are compulsory for this activity.
Attendance at the safety briefing is compulsory.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This activity is not recommended for people with back problems.
Participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Special terms
Pick-up is included from hotels located at PK25 (km 25).
Pick-up from hotels in Dakhla city is available for an extra €30, to be paid on site.
Weather in Dakhla can change quickly: if conditions are unsuitable, the ride may be rescheduled or cancelled, and you will be informed 24 hours in advance.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant people.
This activity is not accessible for people with disabilities.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
French, EnglishIncluded
- Professional guide
- Helmet
- Traditional Moroccan mint tea
- Pick-up from hotels at PK25
Excluded
- Pick-up from hotels in Dakhla city (€30 extra, to be paid on site)
- Meals
Do not forget to bring
- Closed-toe shoes
- Windbreaker or jacket
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Horseback riding in Dakhla takes you into the landscape that defines this part of southern Morocco: a desert of rocky plateaus and sand dunes that stretches all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. For 1 hour, you ride at a walking pace across the plateaus and the first fine-sand dunes, heading towards the Atlantic coast, far from the beaten track. The ride starts from the ranch at PK25, named after its kilometre point, where several of Dakhla’s hotels are also located. Go Booking Tours runs this horseback ride in Dakhla with its own horses, Barb and Arab-Barb breeds known for their endurance and sure footing.
At the ranch, the guides introduce you to the horses and assign you your mount. After an equipment check and a safety briefing, you spend a few minutes in the arena or on flat ground to get used to your horse. You then set off across the desert plateaus and dunes towards the Atlantic coast, taking in the desert plants and the sand formations shaped by the wind. Halfway through, you stop at a nomad camp or a panoramic viewpoint for a traditional Moroccan mint tea, while your guide shares the legends, culture and history of the region. You then ride back to the ranch, where the activity ends. Throughout the ride, the guide sets the pace and stays with the group, so you can focus on the landscape and on your horse.
No riding experience is needed, and beginners are welcome: the ride stays at a walking pace from start to finish, which makes it well suited to a first time on horseback. Each guide leads a small group of up to 4 riders, and a helmet is provided. The maximum weight is 80 kg per rider, and closed-toe shoes are compulsory. Pick-up is included from hotels located at PK25, and available from hotels in Dakhla city for an extra €30, to be paid on site.
When booking, you can also choose the sunset ride: simply select a late-afternoon departure in the calendar to see the dunes in the evening light. Book your horseback ride in Dakhla and discover where the desert meets the ocean!