3-hour camel ride in Essaouira: Beach and dunes

Spend a morning or afternoon on a dromedary along the Atlantic shore

A 3-hour camel ride along the beach and dunes of Essaouira with a live guide in English, Italian, French or Arabic. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport to the ranch are included. Small children can ride alongside a parent on the same dromedary. Choose morning or afternoon departure at checkout.

The experience

If you've landed in Essaouira with a free afternoon or a morning to fill, a camel ride along the beach is the kind of thing that stays with you. You'll be picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned car and driven to the ranch, where you'll meet your dromedary and your guide. The ride itself covers three hours across the wide beach and into the dunes: the kind of terrain that looks flat from a distance but shifts under the animal's feet as you move through it. Families book this regularly. Small children can share a dromedary with one parent, which works well if they're nervous about riding alone.

The guide speaks your language (English, Italian, French or Arabic), and moves at a pace that suits groups and families rather than experienced riders seeking speed. You'll need a minimum of three full-price tickets to book, though children under five ride free when sharing with an adult, and kids aged five to eight pay half price if they share or full price if they ride alone. Each dromedary carries a maximum of two people for safety, so a family of three adults and one child would need two animals. The ranch operates in all weather, so bring layers or sun protection depending on the season.

After the ride, you'll return to your hotel by car. The whole outing (pickup, ride, and drop-off) takes up most of a morning or afternoon, leaving you time to rest before dinner or to explore the medina if you're energized.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned car.
• three-hour guided dromedary ride along the beach and dunes.
• multilingual guide in English, Italian, French or Arabic.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning dromedary ride, 3 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 10:00The route follows the beach at Diabat, a vast, untamed stretch of coast with a beautiful view of the sea. Along the way you will go past the ruins of the palace of the black Sultan and through the forest of eucalyptus and mimosa trees,

Afternoon dromy ride, 3 hoursGuide in 4 languages · 15:00The route follows the beach at Diabat, a vast, untamed stretch of coast with a beautiful view of the sea. Along the way you will go past the ruins of the palace of the black Sultan and through the forest of eucalyptus and mimosa trees,

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesUp to age 90

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ranch De Diabat S.A.R.L

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want the ride early and the rest of the day free, or choose afternoon if you prefer to explore Essaouira's medina or beach in the morning first. The three-hour duration fits neatly into either half of your day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, Italian and Arabic.

Can my young child ride on the same camel as me, or do they need their own?

Children under five ride free when sharing a dromedary with one parent. Children aged five to eight can share at half price or ride alone at full price. Each dromedary holds a maximum of two people, so a family of two adults and two children will need at least two animals.

What time of day can I book this ride?

You can choose a morning departure or an afternoon departure at checkout. Both last three hours from pickup to drop-off.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned car to and from the ranch, and the three-hour guided ride on the dromedary are all included.

Is there a minimum number of people required to book?

Yes, a minimum of three full-price tickets is required for the booking.