Essaouira camel ride on beach: 1-hour discovery

Camel ride past ruins and eucalyptus forest on Essaouira's Atlantic shore

A one-hour camel ride on Essaouira beach takes you past wild coastline, eucalyptus forest, Diabat Village, Dar Sultan Ruins and Portuguese Borj, with a live guide in English or French and hotel pickup included. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The ride suits all fitness levels but is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

The experience

The camel carries you out from Essaouira beach into a landscape most visitors miss: past the eucalyptus forest and through Diabat Village, where you pass Dar Sultan Ruins and the Portuguese Borj, a fortified structure that marks the edge of the old settlement. A guide rides alongside and speaks English or French throughout. The pace is steady and built for discovery rather than speed, so you have time to take in the coastline and the ruins as you move through them.

Pickup from your hotel is included, so you arrive at the beach ready to mount and ride. You'll wear a shawl and djellaba (traditional garments that protect you from sun and wind), and carry bottled water for the hour. The activity suits all fitness levels. The camel does the work and you sit. Infants travel on an adult's lap, making it possible to bring very young children along.

What’s included

• One-hour camel ride on Essaouira beach.
• live guide in English or French.
• hotel pickup.
• shawl and djellaba.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (4 to 90 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lima Dromadaires

Is this one for you?The ride moves at a steady pace for an hour with no walking or strenuous effort. You sit while the camel carries you, so it works for all fitness levels and families with young children, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly will I see on the Essaouira camel ride?

The ride passes wild beaches, eucalyptus forest, Diabat Village, Dar Sultan Ruins (a historic site), and Portuguese Borj, a fortified structure from the colonial era. The guide points out landmarks and the landscape as you move through it.

Is the camel ride suitable for young children?

Yes, infants sit on an adult's lap during the ride, and the activity suits all fitness levels. The pace is steady and built for families looking for a unique experience together.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the beach?

No, hotel pickup is included, so the operator brings you to the starting point and you ride from there.

What should I wear or bring on the ride?

You'll wear a shawl and djellaba provided by the operator to protect you from sun and wind. Bring or wear comfortable clothes underneath, and the operator provides bottled water for the hour.