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

  • Horses, Dunes and Nomads
    February 2025 Vanessa aged 52
    This was an incredible trip which I feel very lucky to have experienced. The whole holiday is quite mind blowing, from the vast harsh landscapes, to the beautiful Riads existing in extreme isolation, the stallions who will expertly carry you over varied and challenging ground and the fresh tasty food you will find... Read all
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  • Moroccan Ranch
    January 2025 LYNN aged 70
    I chose this holiday because we wanted a relatively relaxing holiday somewhere warm. What a pleasure to arrive at the ranch of the two gazelles, where the Moroccan simplicity of the accommodations was its luxury. We were based at the ranch for the week. Our guide, Karim, chose a different horse for us every day. Each... Read all
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  • Moroccan escapade
    January 2025 Alison
    Incredible value for money. Excellent accommodation. Fast and professional support which gave us the confidence to go on this kind of trip. The stables was great with well cared for horses and an excellent guide. I rode Atlas. He was well cared for. Their quietest ride out horse i believe. Very comfortable in trot and... Read all
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  • Jordan Explorer - From Petra to Wadi rum
    November 2024 Estel aged 33
    This was an amazing trip, and I certainly will be back soon. The entire trip was carefully planned by Patricia and Eid, who have been organizing rides for many years, from the visit to Petra and a resort in the dead sea, to sleeping under the stars with the horses in the desert. Even before arrival, we had a text... Read all
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  • Palms, Pyramids and Pharaohs
    October 2024 Stefanie aged 32
    No words could ever capture the magic of the Palms, Pyramids & Pharaohs adventure – it truly has to be experienced! Over eight unforgettable days, this trip delivered one extraordinary moment after another. From galloping in front of the pyramids and riding beneath hot air balloons, to commuting by boat on the iconic... Read all
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  • Wadi rum desert on horseback
    Horse riding trail in Wadi rum desert, Jordan
  • Sahara Desert trail riding holiday
    Riding across the dunes, Morocco
  • 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
  • Jordan on Horseback
    Riding in the jordan desert, Jordan
  • Jordan on horseback
    Horseback trail ride in Jordan