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Zouina Cheval

Village de Diabat | Situe a 3 km de la medina, Essaouira 44 000, Morocco
06 69 80 71 01
Ranked #3 of 34 attractions in Essaouira
5.0 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: Horseback Riding Stables
Traveler Description: A 2 day 1 night trek and it was the best thing on  2 week holiday! The horses were well looked after, the pace was set to suit and the food along the... more »
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london
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I only booked our 2 hours ride afew days before arriving in Essaouira and with hindsight this wasn't the best move: I got the impression from their website and reviews that they had lots of horses and therefore any level would be appropriate : both myself and my boyfriend have ridden before but not for many many years and as... More

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London
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012
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We had a wonderful time during a two hour ride with Zouina Cheval. The horses - berber arab stallions - were well trained and very well behaved. I was riding Espoir which was described to me as the horse version of a Ferrari. The moment we started galloping along the beach the comparison with a Ferrari became quite obvious -... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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I booked a two hour camel ride for my teenage daughter, my 72 year old mother and myself (39 years old). We had the time of our lives! I believe our guide's name was Abdul. He could not have been more kind and patient and caring, both to us and the camels. We could clearly feel that he cared for... More

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Bern, Switzerland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Mostly, you should know that Najib, your guide, is absolutely a PRO and so trustworthy and competent. Not only that, but he took absolutely phenomenal pictures for us of us galloping along the beach in the sunset. We had a really fantastic, memorable time on our 2-day 1-night trek. Everything was run so well, and communication was excellent. You should... More

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Lija, Malta
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Our trip was organised with very short notice but this was not a problem. The stables are modern, clean and more importantly the horses are kept in excellent condition. Well groomed, tack clean and helmets (brand new) were provided without being asked for. The team were very helpful and provided an excellent experience to all, including a complete beginner to... More

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Sophie takes great care of her horses and takes you to the beautiful beach and forest. She has many interesting stories about Morocco when you're not galloping away. Next time I'll definitely do a longer trip! More

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Musselburgh
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

Called Zouina before we left home and planned our riding trip. It all worked like clockwork . The horses were very well behaved and well looked after. My teenage son and I had a great time . Will certainly use Zouina again. More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

Booked a two hour ride via mail and got very fast reply from Sofie. Had a wonderful walk along the beach from Essaouira and enjoyed the scenery. We had lunch at Hendrix Café and then Najib picked me up there and took me to their stable that was under construction. I spent two hours on lovely Chocolat, a 7 year... More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

This was a really worthwhile thing to do whilst in Morocco. We stayed in Marrakech and Essaouira, which are both quite hectic, so a day out riding on the beach and behind the dunes was a really pleasant change. The horses were really well behaved and rode like a real horse rather than a pony trail ride. We would seriously... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

I visited Zouina Cheval with my husband and 2 kids (10 and 12) in October and we have done the 3 days trek. We ALL LOVED it!! Everything was perfect and really secured for the kids! Najib provided helmets and explained us what to do. The horses were very gentle and calm. We really enjoyed the nights in camp and... More

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