Ride horses and camels on Ouarzazate film sets

Choose your mount and ride where Hollywood filmed

Ride horses or camels that appeared in Kingdom of Heaven, Gladiator and Game of Thrones on the film sets where they were shot near Ouarzazate. A guide leads the ride through palm groves and Berber villages. You'll do a test ride first to find the right animal for your level. The activity runs about 90 minutes and suits riders from age 6 onward.

The experience

The animals here are working cast members: they've carried actors through battle scenes and desert sequences for major studios, and now they carry you through the same landscape where the cameras rolled. You start at the riding center with a test ride to match you to a horse or camel that fits your experience and comfort. Families can split the group (some on horseback, others on camel) within a single outing, or stick with one animal for the whole ride.

Once matched, you ride out into the natural setting: palm trees, open fields, and the quiet Berber villages that dot the region. The guide rides with you and speaks English, French or Arabic. The route stays in the landscape itself rather than moving between marked attractions, so the ride is about the terrain, the animals and the people you meet in the villages along the way, not a checklist of stops.

The 90-minute outing is short enough to fit into an afternoon but long enough to get past the immediate surroundings. Infants can ride on an adult's lap. Children from age 6 can ride their own mount after the test ride confirms they're ready. The riding center is wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are available nearby if you need them to get there.

What’s included

• In-person guide in your choice of English, French or Arabic.
• test ride to match you to a horse or camel suited to your level.
• 90-minute ride through palm groves and Berber villages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (26 to 40 years) · Senior (60 to 75 years) · Youth (17 to 25 years) · Infant (6 to 9 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

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

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Atlasupcreative

Is this one for you?This is a shared ride with a guide, so you're not navigating on your own: the guide leads the group and handles the route. Choose it if you want someone who knows the terrain and the villages to lead the way, or if you're new to riding and want the test ride to build confidence before heading out.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (17 to 25 years); Infant (6 to 9 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I ride a camel instead of a horse?

Yes. You choose between horseback or camel before the ride starts, and if you're traveling as a group or family, some riders can go on horseback while others ride camels in the same outing.

What happens during the test ride?

The test ride at the riding center lets the guide assess your comfort and experience level so they can pair you with the right animal for the full ride through the villages and fields.

Will I see the actual film sets where these movies were shot?

You ride through the natural landscape where the films were shot (palm groves and open terrain near Ouarzazate), but the ride itself is built around the villages and the terrain, not around touring the sets as marked locations.