Top Essaouira Outdoor Activities

Ride a horse across Essaouira’s beaches, dunes, and forest on this tour. Select a horse that’s suited to your riding experience — beginners start with a basic riding lesson — then walk, canter, or gallop across the smooth sand; clamber up steep seaside dunes to sweeping views, and wind through the shade of Essaouira’s arid forests.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the coastal beauty of Essaouira and learn new skills at the same time with this fun and beginner-friendly surfing lesson. To make the experience as hassle-free as possible, pickup is included, as well as wetsuit rental, shower facilities, and even photos of your experience. During the lesson, learn special warm-up exercises, and receive guidance on the fundamentals of surfing—such as how to take off, catch waves, and stand up.

Prepare a traditional menu of Moroccan dishes at a small-group cooking class in Essaouira, where you’ll be welcomed by a local couple in their family home. The evening begins with browsing fresh ingredients and aromatic spices at the food market; next, enjoy the chance to talk and tell stories as you cook a special dinner in Khadija and Hussein’s home kitchen.

Enjoy a day of adventures in the dunes by going on an ATV quad bike tour. This flexible experience lets you choose between a morning and afternoon tour and includes a transfer from Essaouira. It’s a safe and fun way to explore Diabat, as a helmet is provided as well as a quad bike orientation. The tour covers a lot of ground in 3-hours, including Diabat village, the beach, Cap Sim, and winding forest tracks.

Explore the dunes, forest, and fishing villages near Essaouira on this guided quad bike ride lasting approximately two hours. Your instructor will teach you the basics, and then you'll get out there and experience the landscape of Essaouira, while having some thrills along the way. You can even speak to local fisherman and learn how they catch sea urchins.

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.

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.

Explore the desert outside of Essaouira, at Sidi Kaouki, by quad bike on this full day adventure. Depart in the morning, then get on your quad bike and get into the dunes, on the beaches, and through forests of argan trees. You’ll explore Diabat village, Cap Sim beaches, and the fishing village of Sidi Kaouki, and also enjoy a tasty lunch.

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.

Learn how to surf or kitesurf on the shores of Essaouira with a small-group lesson led by a professional instructor. Whether you're new to surfing or kitesurfing or just want to improve your form, your instructor will work with you to help you progress at your own pace. As an added bonus his package includes all necessary gear, including wetsuits.

This walk offers participants the opportunity to discover and appreciate the wide wild beaches of the Atlantic coast of Essaouira on the back of an animal that has been a friend of man since the dawn of history.

Enjoy a day of exhilaration by going a quad bike tour of the dune fields that overlook the Atlantic Coast. Avoid the hassle of buying expensive gear, by having special clothing rental included. A guide will lead the way to Oued Ksob, the ruins of Sultan’s Palace, and many magnificent viewpoints. You won’t have to worry about driving and using your camera at the same time, as your guide will take photos along the way too.

Get out in the great outdoors and enjoy an energizing quad bike adventure. You won’t have to worry if you’ve never been on a quad bike before as this tour starts in the village of Diabat so you can get used to driving your quad. By going on a guided tour, you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll discover remote landscapes you might not see otherwise. Drive on the beach, climb sand dunes, and explore the vast forest.

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 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.

Experience riding a camel on the beaches of Essouira with this guided tour lasting approximately three hours. You can go any time during the day, but it is recommended to go at sunset. This is a small group tour, with a maximum of 10 people. You'll be given a briefing to prepare you, then set off along the beaches, to eucalyptus forests, and explore villages and ancient ruins along the way, and also stop for a picnic.

Avoid the crowds and get out into the stunning desert landscapes of the Essaouira region on this private quad bike tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, you can navigate the sand dunes at your own pace.

If you are a beginner and want to enjoy a nice surf session far from the crowded beaches and discover nice hidden spots in the south of morocco you are welcome at essaouira surfing,our instructors are very patient and talented so even if you have never tried surfing you will be surprised to see how easy it can be if you are in the right place with the right people..

The most important thing for us is that you have fun, feel satisfied and feel like you get the best experience and time. Our professional experience and unique coaching approach provide everything necessary for all levels to hit the waves or learn to go with the wind.

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.

Once you book the experience, I will contact you to set the ideal meeting point to take you to the small village of Diabat where the activity takes place. our team will provide you with helmets, assist you and give you instructions for using the quad. After that, you will enter the action directly by starting your own quad, to start the circuit and combine hills, rivers beaches and dunes. After a stop to take pictures, camels are waiting for you, ready to guide you An hour of visit. You will then return to meet your driver who will drive you to your hotel.