Horseback riding
Horseback riding across the open stone desert of Agafay, followed by a traditional Moroccan lunch, with transport from Marrakech and a choice of a one-hour or two-hour ride.
1-hour or 2-hour ridePublic rate €140
€133 per person
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Contact our partnerships teamDuration
Half day, with a 1-hour or 2-hour ride
Group
Private or small group
Pickup
Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Berber, Arabic
Starts in
Marrakech
Booking type
Private or small group
This Agafay desert horseback ride from Marrakech offers a half-day escape into the stark stone desert for both beginner and experienced riders. You can choose between a one-hour or a two-hour ride to suit your comfort level and riding background. It is an ideal journey for families, couples, and small groups looking to experience the desert landscape at a quicker pace than a traditional camel trek. Your journey includes return private transport directly from your accommodation.
Your experience begins with a private transfer from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, driving out to the open stone hills of Agafay. Upon arrival at the stables, you will meet the horses and the local team, who will match you with a horse and pace that fits your personal riding experience. From there, you ride out across the bare hills and dry river beds, navigating open ground with the High Atlas range lining the horizon. Because this is not a fenced track, you can pick lines across the terrain under the guidance of your team.
Everything is arranged to ensure a hassle-free day, with your horse, riding equipment, and private return transfers fully included. The team can guide you in English, French, Spanish, Berber, or Arabic, making communication straightforward throughout the day. After your time in the saddle, you will sit down to a traditional Moroccan lunch at the site. This allows you to relax and enjoy local flavours in the desert before your private driver takes you back to Marrakech.
This activity accommodates various skill levels, with the one-hour ride highly suited for families and first-time riders, while the two-hour option gives seasoned riders more time in the saddle. To ensure comfort during the hotter summer months, rides are scheduled early or late in the day to avoid the intense midday heat. You only need to bring sensible riding clothes, sun protection, and water for the drive. Any specific rider requirements regarding age and weight are confirmed directly with the stables during your booking.
Pickup
Marrakech to Agafay
Private transfer from your hotel or riad out to the Agafay desert.
At the stables
Horses and briefing
You meet the horses and the team matches a horse and pace to your experience.
1 or 2 hours
Ride into the desert
Ride out across the stone hills with the High Atlas on the horizon.
After the ride
Traditional lunch
A Moroccan lunch before the return drive to Marrakech.
Longer trips are built around your dates, pace and group. Tell us what you have in mind and we answer personally with a plan and a clear price.
If this trip is part of a higher-end plan, our Luxury division builds the same routes around premium stays, private drivers and guides. See Toubkal Views Luxury
Plan your private tripOne hour is enough for a first ride or for younger family members. Two hours suits people who ride regularly and want to get further out into the desert.
No. Camel rides are slow and led at walking pace; this is a horse ride with a proper pace, and it covers considerably more ground.
Yes, with the one-hour option — tell us you are a beginner and the stables put you on a calm horse and keep the pace to a walk.
We quote per group once we know your date, the number of riders and the ride length. Message us on WhatsApp for a firm price.
This experience lasts half day, with a 1-hour or 2-hour ride. The experience runs from Marrakech.
Hotel or riad pickup in Marrakech.
The price is €140 per person, or €133 when you book directly with us instead of through a booking platform. Owner-approved rate per person. Final quote confirmed on WhatsApp once we know your date, group size and pickup address.
Private or small group. This tour is available as private or small group.
Your guide or driver speaks English, French, Spanish, Berber, Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you book and we confirm it before departure.
Included: Horseback ride of the length you choose (1 or 2 hours), Horse and riding equipment, Traditional Moroccan lunch, Return private transport from Marrakech. Not included: Personal expenses, souvenirs and extra drinks, Travel insurance, Gratuities for the team, Riding clothing.
Bring: Long trousers and closed shoes with a small heel if you have them, Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, Water for the drive.
Send your dates and hotel — we reply with availability and your pickup time.
Toubkal Views is run from Marrakech by a Moroccan team, not an overseas booking platform.
Your guide is from the region and knows the Agafay tracks, the Atlas valleys and the best light for photos.
Berber camps, mint tea, home-style tagine and music played by local musicians.
We collect you from your hotel or riad in Marrakech and bring you back at the end.
You talk to us directly before, during and after your trip — no call centre in between.
Tell us your dates, group and pace and we adapt the experience instead of selling a fixed package.
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