Four riders walking their horses up the shallow river at Fint between palms and dark red cliffs

Horse riding in Ouarzazate

Seen from the saddle, the country around Ouarzazate unfolds at walking pace: fords beneath palm trees, peaceful lanes through villages and the mud walls of old kasbahs. A guide rides with you and chooses a horse that suits how much you have ridden. Pick a one hour ride to the Kingdom of Heaven set, two hours to Kasbah Tifoultoute, or set aside longer for Fint or Ait Ben Haddou.

Choose your horse riding

Seven riders in a line on sandy ground, green fields and mountains in the distance

1 hour

Kingdom of Heaven set

From 25 USD

A rider on a grey horse and a child on a dark pony on a path through green fields and palms

2 hours

Tifoultoute kasbah

From 50 USD

3 hours

Fint oasis

From 70 USD

Two riders on dark horses posing in front of the terraced earthen houses of the ksar

Half day

Ait Ben Haddou

From 90 USD

Four riders seen from behind following a wet riverbed toward a rocky mountain

Full day

Full day on horseback

From 140 USD

Rides and starting prices

Horses head for the same landmarks as the quads, but on gentler paths, leaving room for a glass of tea and a few photos.

1 hour out to the Kingdom of Heaven set: from 25 USD
2 hours through the palm groves to Kasbah Tifoultoute: from 50 USD
3 hours to the Fint oasis, with mint tea among the villagers: from 70 USD
A half day reaching Ait Ben Haddou: from 90 USD
The whole day, combining the set, Tifoultoute and Fint: from 140 USD

Riding level and safety

You get a sturdy, well schooled horse picked for your level, a helmet with safety kit, and a guide who keeps the group together. Be frank about how often you ride; that is how we choose the right mount and the right speed.

Questions and answers

I have never ridden. Can I still join?

Say so in your request. We choose a horse and a pace for your level and tell you which ride fits before anything is booked.

Is a riding helmet included?

Yes. Every horse ride includes a helmet and safety kit.

Which horse ride goes through water and palms?

The three hour Fint ride, which follows old paths to the palm groves and Berber villages of the oasis and stops for mint tea with the villagers.