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The 15 Best Horse Riding & Carriage Rides in Africa

31 tours  ·  from $17 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 horse riding & carriage rides worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Hurghada: Red Sea & Desert Horse Riding Tour with Swimming - Starting at the stable after hotel pickup
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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

You’ll ride with guides such as Karim, Ameen, Keo, and Sasa across Hurghada’s desert and beach, with an optional one-hour horse swim in the Red Sea. Hotel transfers, helmets, chaps, refreshments, and riding instruction are included. Bring swimwear if you choose the water option.

“Very good excursion. Swimming with the horses in the sea was the highlight. Good fun and the tour guides were a good laugh”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - Two hours between sand and sea
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

2.Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,592 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Ride calm, well-trained horses from Hurghada’s desert trails to the Red Sea, with guides such as Yusuf, Didi, Mahmoud, and Hassan helping at every level. Choose a sunrise breakfast, quad bike combo, sunset dinner and show, or VIP horse swimming. Shared pickup, private transfers, and entry-only tickets are available.

“I booked this horseback tour and loved the whole experience. The pickup and drop-off made the day smooth. The team gave a clear safety briefing and introduced the horses in a simple way that helped me feel ready. Yousef guided our group. He stayed helpful and informative from start to finish. He answered questions, kept us comfortable, and explained what to expect at each part of the ride. His support improved the experience.”

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Marrakech: Private Horseback Tour in the Palm Grove with Tea - Meeting the horses and choosing your pace
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Marrakech: Private Horseback Tour in the Palm Grove with Tea

3.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 palm grove, olive trees, and quiet paths with a guide such as Anas, Farid, or Adam. Horses are matched to your ability, and beginners can receive hands-on help. Expect a mint-tea break, photos, hotel pickup, and a pace that ranges from a calm walk to trotting or galloping when suitable.

“I truly didn’t expect to find such an amazing place for horseback riding in Marrakech! Since my plans changed at the very last minute, I decided to book a ride spontaneously—and I’m so glad I did. The horse was perfectly matched to my riding level, and I even got to enjoy a private ride. 🐎💫 Even though the weather wasn’t ideal, the experience was absolutely unforgettable. Galloping back to the stables in the rain will remain one of my most beautiful memories. 🌟 I highly recommend this place—you definitely won’t regret it. The price is more than reasonable, especially considering that pickup and drop-off are included, practically right to your…”

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Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach - Ninety minutes beside the Atlantic
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Agadir and Taghazout: 2-Hour Horseback Ride on the Beach

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

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

Ride along the beach near Agadir or Taghazout with an English- or French-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. Calm horses suit first-time riders, while experienced riders may get a supervised canter or gallop. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and photo stops are included, with sunset offering the best light.

“Bucket list ✅️ It was amazing 👏 Pick up and drop back hotel made it all so much easier. The handlers were fantastic and so obliging taking photos etc...Definitely recommend..Sunset just beautiful 69 haven't been on horse 30 years”

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Hurghada: Arabian Desert and Sea Horseback Adventure - What happens before you mount
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Hurghada: Arabian Desert and Sea Horseback Adventure

5.Arabian Desert and Sea Horseback Adventure

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

Ride from desert trails to the Red Sea with small groups matched by riding ability. Choose a two-hour outing, sunrise breakfast, sunset dinner and stargazing, a quad-bike combo, or a four-hour VIP ride with horse swimming. Guides such as Mahmoud, Didi, and Mohammed provide safety help and take photos along the way.

“I booked the VIP 4-hour sunrise tour at Samara Horse and everything was perfect from start to finish. My driver arrived right on time and was so friendly. The stables were very close to where I was staying in El Gouna, which made it super convenient. Once I arrived, they matched me with my horse and we were off to catch the sunrise. Watching the sun rise over the ocean while riding was absolutely breathtaking — I was in awe. The peaceful ride along the water was so calming, and when I asked to go faster, we picked up the pace and it was such an adrenaline rush! My guide…”

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Marrakech: Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride - Starting at Majorelle Garden
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Marrakech: Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride

6.Majorelle & Menara Garden Tour and Carriage Ride

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

Spend three hours touring Marrakech by air-conditioned vehicle, with 75 minutes at Majorelle Garden, a 55-minute carriage ride, and time at Menara Gardens. Guides such as Mourad, Saif, Imad, and Abdelhak explain local culture, Yves Saint Laurent’s connection to Majorelle, and the city’s old and new quarters. Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off are included.

“It was an amazing experience. The guide was really friendly and insightful.”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Riding tour/w Swimming&Transfer - Choosing the right horse and pace
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Riding tour/w Swimming&Transfer

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

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

Ride from Lucky Horses Stable through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea beach with guides such as Rebecca, Abdul, Saeed, and Mohamed. Beginners get calm horses and close help, while experienced riders may canter. Choose 90 minutes to 3 hours, or the 2-hour summer option with horse swimming.

“Very nice and professional Guides, Saeed took great care of us and the horses. We were beginners and they guided us suited to our needs. The horses seemed in very good condition, well fed and they were treated carefully.”

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Marsa Alam: Sea and Desert Horse Riding Tour - Meeting the horses and checking your riding level
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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 a calm, well-matched horse through Marsa Alam’s desert and along the Red Sea. Choose a two-hour ride or a four-hour VIP trip with a sea swim. Guides such as Mustafa, Mohamed, Sami, and Blal are known for patient instruction and taking photos during the ride. Hotel pickup is available from Coraya Bay, Port Ghalib, Abu Dabbab, and Marsa Alam City.

“i wish i could give 10 stars instead of 5. amazing experience, one of the Best i've everything had. the horses were so calm and gentle, my guide Sami was really nice and he made the ride special. scenario ? no words for that. stunning. thanks”

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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, ride for 45 minutes through Atlas foothills and juniper woodland, then continue to Imlil for lunch and a guided village walk. Guides such as Abderrahim Didi and Abdellatif are often praised for friendly local insight. Pickup, transport, lunch, tea, coffee, and the ride are included.

“It was a fantastic experience and the host abdulrahim was great. 10/10”

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Sharm El Shiekh: Beach and City Desert Horse Riding Tour - Reaching the Red Sea beach
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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 the Edelweiss Equestrian Center through Sharm El Sheikh’s open desert spaces to a Red Sea beach. Guides such as Mohammed and Mahmood match horses to your ability, help beginners learn to trot, and support experienced riders who want to canter. Choose sunrise, morning, or sunset, with optional hotel transfers and professional photos at extra cost.

“Amazing experience with nice, calm horses. Very nice guide. Thank you ☺️”

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Agadir: Forest and Sand Dunes Guided Horse Riding - Through the eucalyptus forest
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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 to the beach on a guided horse trip lasting about two hours. You’ll pass eucalyptus trees, sand dunes, and a country town, with time for walking, trotting, or cantering based on your ability. Guides such as Abdul and Hammed help beginners, while experienced riders can ask for more pace. Tea follows the ride.

“We had an amazing time, our guide was very accommodating to us as beginners and very friendly!”

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From Hurghada: Makadi Bay Horse Riding Tour - Choosing between the two-hour, four-hour, and combo rides
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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 English-speaking guides such as Mohamed, Yusuf, Hassan, Mahmoud, and Sabir. Choose a two-hour ride, quad bike combo, sunrise breakfast, sunset dinner and stargazing, or a four-hour private swim stop.

“My husband & I booked the sunset ride. When we arrived we were part of a group of about 8 or 9 of various different levels of experience. I told them I was an experienced rider (which I am) & my husband told them he could ride but not as well as me. We were allocated our horses and from the get go were left to it which I really liked. We had 2 guides one on horseback & one on foot. The guy on foot remained with the inexperienced riders whilst the guy on horseback took us one at a time (I think to test our ability up to…”

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From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride - Meeting the horses and getting ready
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From Essaouira: 1-Hour Horse Ride

13.1-Hour Horse Ride

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

Ride from Ranch de Diabat through dunes, scrub, forest, and along Essaouira’s beach on a Barb Arabian horse. Guides such as Khalid and Hassan adjust the pace for beginners and experienced riders, while the small group setting keeps things personal. Expect a safety briefing, lockers, and time for beach cantering when conditions and ability allow.

“the guide was brilliant, it was a group of two, one advanced and one beginner and the guide catered to both levels really well. the horses were in incredible condition and clearly well loved and looked after. the horses given to us were also extremely suitable for both level types. would highly recommend and would 100% go again”

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Marrakech: Desert and Palmeraie Horse Riding Tour & Transfer - Mint tea beside the pool
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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 a private horse ride in the Palmeraie. You’ll begin with mint tea at an eco-lodge, then ride past palms, farms, and Berber villages with an Arabic, French, or English-speaking guide. Beginners are supported, while confident riders may be offered a trot, canter, or gallop.

“Loved the horse riding I was even allowed to gallop with the horse afterwards as my partner was too terrified The horses were beautiful, healthy and clean I’ll 100% go back my next visit”

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Hurghada: Desert and Sea Horseback Riding Tour with Transfer - Meeting the horses at the stable
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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

Leave your Hurghada hotel for a two-hour ride through desert scenery to the Red Sea. English-speaking instructors match horses to your ability, teach basic control, and stay with you throughout. Guides such as Ahmed, Mohamed, Saeed, and Mustafa are praised for patient instruction and helpful photos. Some rides include swimming with the horses.

“Very good value for money, instructor was brilliant and patient with me as a none experienced rider. Instructor took some lovely photos. enjoyable horse riding session. Thank you”

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