11 Camel Rides in Essaouira to Build a Day Around

1.3 hours ride on camel at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · from $52Our pick

Join Mostafa, Lima, or Abdoul for a three-hour dromedary ride from Essaouira. Expect beach views, eucalyptus forest, Diabat village, ancient ruins, Cap Sim dunes, mint tea, homemade snacks, and sunset photos. Small groups are capped at 10 people, with English or French guiding.

“Our tour guide was Mostafa. He is a wonderful person and extremely dedicated to his job. At his advice, we started our trip 30-minutes ahead of schedule. At the meeting point he found me before I finished writing my message. Midway in ouRead more”

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2.3-hour camel ride at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · from $23

Spend about three hours by Essaouira’s coast, with roughly one hour on a camel or horse at sunset. Guides such as Aziz, Hassan, Khalid, and Abdelaziz may lead the ride toward Diabat, Dar Sultan ruins, or the Hendrix cafe, where tea and biscuits may be offered. Pickup is available.

“Honestly, it was a wonderful experience with a warm welcome and excellent service. This was my first time trying this adventure,”

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3.Camel ride or quad bike ride.. pick up, drop off. including

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $22Best value

Ride a one-humped camel for about an hour along Essaouira’s beach, dunes, and coastal paths. Guides such as Ahmed, Emil, Ihmed, and Iman help with photos and local stories, while pickup and drop-off make this a simple outing from Ocean Vagabond.

“I wasn’t sure about doing a camel ride, seemed touristy and kinda lame. Turned out being quite the opposite. We rode at sunset with the beach and islands as a backdrop and it was beautiful. Our guide, Ahmad, took wonderful photos of us, told a few jokes, wrapped us in BeRead more”

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4.2-Hour Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet your guide, climb onto a traditional saddle, and ride through Essaouira’s beaches, sandy dunes, and forests. Guides such as Yusuf introduce the camels and help with photos. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a helmet are included. Bring ID and a camera.

“definitely it wasn't nothing like from that photo. we had a random, local guy who pick us up from the pick up point by taxi , but I had to organised how to come to the hotel by myself. the camels weren't in perfect condition. The ride was OK, the guy was polite, helpful with our photos.”

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5.3 hours Camel Ride in Essaouira, beach and dunes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $75

Spend about three hours riding a well-cared-for dromedary from Essaouira’s historic ruins to the beach, dunes, and a small eucalyptus and mimosa forest. Guide Mustafa is known for pointing out wildlife and taking photos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but food and drinks are not.

“Mustafa was an excellent guide. He is knowledgable and offers up information. You can tell the camels are taken care of and treated well. He takes great photos of your group!”

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6.2H camel/pick up and drop off including

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $45

Spend about two hours riding a calm camel through Essaouira’s beach and semi-desert surroundings. Your local guide, sometimes named Imad, handles pickup, explains desert life, takes photos and videos, and may stop at the Jimmy Hendrix Café for Moroccan tea and snacks.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our ride along the beach at sunset with our camels, Cappuccino and Matima, and our wonderful guide who takes fabulous pictures and videos for us to relive the experience. Thank you for a memorable experience. Alibaba and Princess.”

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7.Essaouira 2-Hour Camel Adventure Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $40

Meet Mustafa at Bab Marrakech for a private two-hour camel ride along Essaouira’s beach and Atlantic coast. You’ll pass the Portuguese borj, Dar Soltane ruins, dunes, and forest tracks. A shawl and traditional Darâa are provided, with sunset rides and photo stops available depending on timing.

“Expérience incroyable ! La balade à dromadaire de 3h était génial, avec un beau coucher de soleil et le goûter délicieux. À faire absolument !”

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8.Essaouira 1 hour discovery ride on the back of a camel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $23

Join Mustafa, also written Mostafa, for a private one-hour camel ride from Bab Sbaa in Essaouira. You’ll pass wild beaches, eucalyptus trees, Diabat Village, Dar Sultan ruins, and the Portuguese Borj, with pickup available and photo help along the way.

“Absolutely very nice welcome and helpful start to the event by Mustafa. Very skilled with the camels and very skilled photographer!”

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9.Camel Ride on the Beach of Essaouria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $34

Ride a traditional-saddled dromedary for about two hours through Essaouira’s eucalyptus and mimosa forest, wild dunes, and Atlantic shoreline. Your guide handles the animals, shares the route, and may take photos. Youssef is named in past bookings, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“What a magical experience! Our morning camel ride through the dunes and on the beach was calming and relaxing. The camels were so gentle. Our guide was kind, funny and took great photos and videos for us! Very, very cool experience. Easy hotel pick-up and drop-off was awesome too!”

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10.3-Hour Camel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $56

Ride camels through Essaouira’s forest, dunes, and beaches on a private 3-hour tour with pickup available. Guide Imad is praised for his care, while stops may include Diabat and the Jimmy Hendrix cafe. Expect sunset views, natural shorelines, and a relaxed family-friendly outing.

“Very nice! Our guide Imad did a good job! Special thanks to the camels Forrest Gump and Zidane. Stop at the Jimmy Hendrikx cafe.”

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11.1/2 Day Camel ride with meal.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $69

Spend about four hours with Lima Dromadaires riding gentle dromedaries through Essaouira’s forests, wild beaches, and Cap Sim dunes. Your guide may be Mostafa or Abdoule. The trip includes private transport, water, tea, a chicken or fish meal, and a loaned djellaba shawl.

“Super 1/2 journée en compagnie d Abdoule un super guide génial, qui parle bien le français et qui donne beaucoup d explications . Nous avons passé un agréable moment en sa compagnie et celle des dromadaires. Génial à Refaire.”

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