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15 Horse & Carriage Rides in Africa That Repay the Early Start

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The shortlist you would send a friend before they fly: 15 horse & carriage rides, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.

Hurghada: Red Sea & Desert Horse Riding Tour with Swimming - Hotel Pickup and the First Meeting at the Stable
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Hurghada: Red Sea & Desert Horse Riding Tour with Swimming

1.Red Sea & Desert Horse Riding Tour with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,198 reviews · from $20Our pick

Start with hotel pickup in Hurghada, then ride with guides such as Karim, Ameen, Keo, or Sasa through desert and along the Red Sea. Choose the horse-swimming option for a memorable water session. Beginners receive safety help, helmets, and chaps. Bring long trousers and swimwear.

“It was a very good experience. The driver came on time to pick us up. The horses were healthy and it was an amazing experience. Our guide was Kareem who was pleasant and friendly and ensured we were comfortable all through the experience. The best part for me was the swimming with the horses. It was really great, loved it!”

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Marrakech: Private Horseback Tour in the Palm Grove with Tea - One hour on horseback among palms and olive trees
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Marrakech: Private Horseback Tour in the Palm Grove with Tea

2.Private Horseback Tour in the Palm Grove with Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,092 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Ride for about an hour through Marrakech’s Palmeraie, olive groves, and local paths with an Arabic, English, or French-speaking guide. Beginners receive close help, while experienced riders may trot or gallop when conditions allow. Tea, equipment, and hotel transfers are included, with guides such as Anas, Farid, Adam, and Othman often praised for patient service and photos.

“We went horse riding in Marrakech and had a wonderful experience. The horses looked very healthy and well cared for, and the stable itself is beautiful. You can really see that the horses are treated very well. The staff pays attention to how much riding experience each person has, but even beginners are allowed to ride freely and feel comfortable. Everyone was extremely kind and welcoming, and the whole experience was great fun. I would definitely recommend this activity.”

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Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach - Pickup from Agadir, Taghazout, or nearby villages
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Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach

3.Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 888 reviews · 1h 30m · from $176

Ride for 90 minutes along the beach near Agadir or Taghazout with experienced English- or French-speaking handlers. Beginners receive calm horses and close support, while confident riders may get a guided canter or gallop. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and small groups of up to eight keep the outing simple.

“Really lovely experience, the tour guide was really nice, took our photos, a really beautiful experience overall!!”

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Hurghada: Arabian Desert and Sea Horseback Adventure - At the stable: matching you with the right horse
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Hurghada: Arabian Desert and Sea Horseback Adventure

4.Arabian Desert and Sea Horseback Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 778 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Ride gentle, well-matched horses through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea with guides such as Mahmoud, Didi, and Mohammed. Choose a two-hour ride, sunrise breakfast, sunset dinner and stargazing, a quad-bike combo, or a four-hour VIP swim stop. Hotel pickup is optional, and groups are sorted by riding ability.

“I highly recommend this trip!!! the pick up was on time, the guide Mohammed was amazing and a very good photographer. Riding horse by/in the sea was a truly magical experience”

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Marrakech: Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride - Majorelle Garden: the main reason to book
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Marrakech: Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride

5.Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Spend three hours visiting Majorelle Garden and Menara Gardens, then see Marrakech from a horse-drawn carriage. Your English, French, Arabic, or Spanish-speaking driver-guide handles hotel pickup, garden tickets, transfers, and drop-off. Guides such as Mourad, Imad, Yassine, and Abdelhak are praised for clear local history and thoughtful service. Go early for fewer crowds at Majorelle.

“Mourad was fantastic. He coordinated the entire activity to suit my timing as I had another activity booked right after. He is very knowledgeable, patient and sells Marrakech well. He’s the perfect tour guide. He’s punctual as well and drives responsibly. I’m definitely coming back for more. Thank you Mourad you’re a gem!”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Riding tour/w Swimming&Transfer - Choosing 90 minutes, two hours, or longer
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Riding tour/w Swimming&Transfer

6.Sea & Desert Horse Riding tour/w Swimming&Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 649 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $17Best value

Ride from Lucky Horses Stable across Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea beach with guides such as Rebecca, Abdul, Saeed, and Mohamed. Choose 90 minutes to 3 hours, select the 2-hour swimming option in warm months, and expect horse matching by ability, safety gear for children, and help taking photos with your phone.

“It was really relaxing experience. My son liked a lot. It was a nice way to spend Christmas Day.”

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Horse Riding in Sal Island - Cabo Verde - Riding across the dunes to the Big Salt Mines
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Horse Riding in Sal Island – Cabo Verde

7.Horse Riding in Sal Island – Cabo Verde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · from $60Top rated

Ride from Santa Maria’s Viveiro Botanical Gardens to the Big Salt Mines, with longer routes continuing to Kite Beach. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour ride. Guides such as Ziggy and Matteus match horses to riding ability, with helmets, lockers, transport, and insurance included.

“Thank you for the great time !!! Coming back soon. Guide is taking care about the animals and the participants!”

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Marsa Alam: Sea and Desert Horse Riding Tour - The two-hour route: desert first, beach second
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Marsa Alam: Sea and Desert Horse Riding Tour

8.Sea and Desert Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $33

Ride from Marsa Alam’s stables across desert trails and beside the Red Sea on a calm, well-matched horse. Choose a two-hour ride or a four-hour VIP trip with a sea swim. Guides such as Mustafa, Mohamed, Sami, and Blal help beginners, control the pace, and take photos along the way. Hotel pickup is available from Coraya Bay, Port Ghalib, Abu Dabbab, and Marsa Alam City.

“All in all a very nice tour. Pick up and drop Off at the hotel without any trouble. Horse was well chosen for an experienced rider. Swimming with the horse was great and the guide was very kind and made everything to the customers choice. The only minor bit was that I would have preferred to get more general information about destination, country and people. Due to his limited English only very basic communication was possible. But I would definitely do it again.”

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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride - Tahnaout and the 45-minute horseback ride
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From Marrakech: Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

9.Atlas Mountains 45-Minute Horseback Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 327 reviews · 8 hours · from $20

Leave Marrakech for Tahnaout and a 45-minute horseback ride through juniper country, with views over the Asni Valley and Al Haouz plains. Continue to Imlil for Moroccan lunch beneath Mount Toubkal. Guides such as Abderrahim Didi and Abdellatif are praised for friendly local insight, though the mountain walk can feel short.

“Had a tour with Abderriham Didi and Yassine, great day with a lovely view of the mountains while horse riding. Amazing berber breakfast and tagine as well. Would recommend if you wanted a closer look of the mountains! Insane value for what you pay”

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Sharm El Shiekh: Beach and City Desert Horse Riding Tour - What the horses and guides add to the experience
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Sharm El Shiekh: Beach and City Desert Horse Riding Tour

10.Sharm El Shiekh: Beach and City Desert Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 286 reviews · 2 hours · from $98

Ride from Edelweiss Equestrian Center through Sharm El Sheikh’s open desert to a beach on the Red Sea. Guides such as Mohammed and Mahmood match horses to your ability, teach beginners, and supervise beach riding and time in the water. Choose sunrise, morning, or sunset. Transfers and professional photos are available at extra cost.

“I love it! Very worth it to do! Totally recommends 100%”

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Agadir: Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding - Eucalyptus woods and the first part of the ride
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Agadir: Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding

11.Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 278 reviews · from $23

Ride from Agadir’s countryside through eucalyptus trees toward the beach and sand dunes, with a guide matching horses to your ability. Beginners receive close support, while experienced riders may trot or canter when conditions allow. Hotel pickup, tea, and return transport are included. Guides speak English, French, and Arabic.

“Excellent guide and gentle horses, I highly recommend. Regards, Aurelie”

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From Hurghada: Makadi Bay Horse Riding Tour - Getting from your hotel to the Makadi Bay base
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From Hurghada: Makadi Bay Horse Riding Tour

12.Makadi Bay Horse Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 271 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Ride well-trained horses through Makadi Bay’s desert and along the Red Sea with guides such as Mohamed, Didi, Yusuf, and Hassan. Choose a two-hour ride, quad-and-horse combo, sunset dinner and stargazing, or a private four-hour ride with a swim stop. Shared transfers, helmets, photos, and breakfast are available with selected options.

“Yusuf our guide, was great. We had a lot of fun and a wonderful sunrise Horse riding trip followed by breakfast. Thanks to the entire team, but especially to Yusuf. He made this trip a wonderful experience for my daughters and me, with lasting memories.🥰”

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From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride - Meeting the Barb Arabian horses
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From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

13.1-Hour Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 243 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Ride from Ranch de Diabat through dunes, scrubland, river country, forest, and along Essaouira’s beach. Guides such as Khalid and Hassan adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders, with lockers and horse care handled on site. Allow extra time beyond the advertised one-hour ride for pickup, safety instructions, and fitting your horse.

“Amazing experience! Everything was on time, the horses looked healthy and well taken care of. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for an activity in essaouira.”

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Marrakech: Desert and Palmeraie Horse Riding Tour & Transfer - The eco-lodge and stables set the tone
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Marrakech: Desert and Palmeraie Horse Riding Tour & Transfer

14.Desert and Palmeraie Horse Riding Tour & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned minivan for an eco-lodge about 10 km away. After mint tea by the pool, ride with a guide through the Palmeraie, past palm groves, fields, and Berber villages, with Atlas Mountain views. Guides such as Farid, Soufian, and Adam have helped beginners and experienced riders enjoy the same private outing.

“the horse guide Soufian, Driver Hicham and tourguide Fouad did everything to give us the best time. The men from the place were all bery friendly and helpfull. We have great pictures and video from a nice private tour.”

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Hurghada: Desert and Sea Horseback Riding Tour with Transfer - How the desert ride feels
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Hurghada: Desert and Sea Horseback Riding Tour with Transfer

15.Desert and Sea Horseback Riding Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 220 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Spend two hours riding an Egyptian horse across Hurghada’s desert and into the Red Sea. An instructor such as Ahmed, Mohamed, or Mostafa matches horses to riding ability, teaches beginners, and stays with the group. Hotel pickup, a helmet, water, tea, and return transport are included, with extra fees for distant resort areas.

“Both desert and sea part were good but sea part was a bit too much just a photoshoot. It would be best to combine the sea and desert to same tour. We were a bit confused about the split program as it was not presented to us in the beginning. Horses were brillant and trip was long enough.”

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