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
    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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  • Horses, Dunes and Nomads
    January 2024 Kate aged 74
    I’ve ridden all over the world and this trip is in the top three. Don’t ask me my horse’s name. Assam was on his bridle so you’ll have to ask Abdel. He was a wonderful animal and once we came to an agreement—I would stay out of his mouth if he would stay with the herd and not tear ahead—all was peaceful in the Kingdom... Read all
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  • Desert Cavalcade
    November 2023 Kathleen aged 53
    Desert Cavalcade was a fantastic experience. The horses were very beautiful and fast. The organisation spot on. Abdel, our guide, was a superb leader and coach, he worked ceaselessly to give us a great time. He turned our chaotic crazy galloping at the beginning of the week into something resembling the fantasia (no... Read all
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  • Desert Cavalcade
    November 2023 Marissa Louise aged 65
    Where does one begin to describe this trip? Our guide, Abdel was kind, generous with his time and extremely helpful whether it was helping you to understand your horse so you could improve your riding or putting up your tent in camp! The horses were awesome! Abdel did an amazing and very thoughtful job matching us to... Read all
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  • Desert Cavalcade
    November 2023 JESSICA aged 33
    What an amazing experience – sleeping under the stars and exploring desert towns, ancient mountain passes, palmeries and dunes with a beautiful, spirited and gentle Barb/Arabian stallion, Nassim. Abdel was an amazing guide and his knowledge about and love for his horses was very inspiring. The food and organisation of... Read all
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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