Day trip reviews · HORSES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 horses day trips worth a whole day, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride a well-trained horse from Akrotiri through vineyards, local trails, lava rock, and on to Vlychada Beach. Guides including Giota and Thanasis explain the basics, lead nervous riders when needed, and take photos by the black sand. Small groups are limited to five.
“First time horse riding. We loved it! Fun experience and super friendly staff.”
Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned minibus for Essaouira, with stops at an argan-oil cooperative and local cafés. You get about four hours for the port, medina, beach, shopping, and optional camel, horse, or quad rides. Drivers such as Hakim, Bijad, and Amin are praised for careful service.
“Our driver Moncif was really nice, he drives well and is very friendly. He arrived at the combined time. Essaouira is about 3 hours away from Marrakesh, which is quite a bit. But the stay of about 4 hours was enough to see the main points of the city.”
Travel from Barcelona in a small group of up to eight, visit Montserrat Abbey, walk its mountain trails, then ride gently along old hermitage routes at a local ranch. The 6.5-hour trip includes transport, a guide, insurance, and hiking poles. It suits ages 12 and up.
“My visit to Montserrat was great! Highly recommend this small group experience. A perfect mix of tourism, history, and nature. I was a solo visitor with no familiarity of Barcelona. The information provided via email leading up to and the morning of my trip was clear and dismissed any worry about getting to the meeting point. Our guide was exceptionally personable and informative. We learned so much about Barcelona and Catalunya on the drive to the mountains, before the destination tour even began. The stable guide paid extra attention to those with little or no riding experience. The ride was a gentle trail walk with lovely views of olive groves,…”
Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minivan or minibus, stopping at an argan oil cooperative before several hours of free time. Explore the Medina, harbor, fish market, ramparts, and beach, with optional 20-minute camel, horse, or quad rides.
“You get what you pay for. The transportation was average but it had very good AC, essential for such hot days. For the amount of hours we spent on the road we should have been able to spend more time in Essaouira. The beach town is beautiful.”
A coast, a castle, a cellar or a cave.
