Camel Ride on the
Beach of Essaouria.

A camel ride along the long Atlantic beach that stretches south from Essaouira's historic port walls. The beach here is several kilometres wide at low tide, exposed to the prevailing northerly wind, and the combination of the medina ramparts and the open ocean provides an unusually dramatic backdrop. The ride runs at a walking pace along the water's edge, typically lasting 30 to 45 minutes for the standard single session. Each camel is handled by a guide who walks alongside, so riders do not need to control the animal independently. The beach at Essaouira is less manicured than Agadir's resort stretch and has a wilder, more elemental feel - which suits the experience well. The wind in Essaouira is almost constant and can be cold; a windproof top layer is useful year-round. This is a shorter and more modest experience than the camel treks offered in the Sahara Desert further south, but it is well suited to families or anyone who wants a brief, low-commitment introduction to camel riding in a memorable coastal setting. The listing is categorised under sahara-desert but the location is coastal; the animals and the handling are identical to desert camel rides.