Bedouin and horse in Oman
NORTH AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST

Riding in North Africa and the Middle East

The Arabian and Barb horses of North Africa and the Middle East are still revered amongst their Bedouin breeders and owners. To ride one of these magnificent animals in their natural environment on a riding holiday is a thrill. Whilst horse riding across the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan or the northern Sahara desert in Morocco you can experience their spirit and speed; or marvel at their agility and sure-footedness on a trail ride through the Atlas mountains. It's not all about the horses either - the culture of the Bedouins and the magical night skies add up to an amazing riding holiday.
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From the horse’s mouth

  • The High Atlas Mountains
    September 2024 Irma aged 56
    Beautiful ride through vast and baren mountains. I rode Ifourk, a gelding of 10-11 years old, is a fantastic horse to ride: sure-footed, responsive and forward going once your in the saddle. Unfortunately he doesn't like to be brushed/touched/saddled. He bites and kicks (with all legs) very targeted. This was a pity... Read all
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  • The High Atlas Mountains
    August 2024 GEORGIE aged 24
    This was my first trip with Equus and I’ll definitely book another in future. Beautiful horses - forward going and well trained. Great scenery and wonderful guides who made us feel looked after. Not particularly fast-paced riding but at times challenging with the mountainous setting. Would definitely recommend.... Read all
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  • Moroccan Ranch
    August 2024 Dessa aged 39
    The team at the Ranch were very accommodating. They went above and beyond to meet all expectations.
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  • Horses, Dunes and Nomads
    March 2024 Estel
    A perfect first horseback riding holiday. Booked the trip last minute, Iris was extremely helpful with her insights and recommendations to ensure I would have a good time. Upon arrival, Abdel, our guide, did a great job in matching us with the horses based on our riding skills. I rode Rahil, who was a gentle, sure... Read all
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  • Horses, Dunes and Nomads
    March 2024 Annabel aged 30
    All the horses were incredibly fit, healthy and happy, knew exactly what they were doing and felt totally safe at all times. I rode Usman, he was absolutely perfect for me! Very forward and responsive.
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  • Jordan on Horseback
    Riding in the jordan desert, Jordan
  • Jordan on horseback
    Horseback trail ride in Jordan
  • Horses on the beach in Morocco
    On horseback on the beach, Morocco
  • Jordan and arabian horse
    Arabian horse, Jordan
  • Morocco and horses in the high atlas
    Riding in the high Atlas, Morocco
  • Wadi rum desert on horseback
    Horse riding trail in Wadi rum desert, Jordan
  • Sahara Desert trail riding holiday
    Riding across the dunes, Morocco