Marsa Alam horse riding: desert trails that end at the sea
Marsa Alam horse riding is a ride between the dry hills and the Red Sea shore. The sea-and-desert tour starts at stables in Marsa Alam and follows desert and coastal trails.
Four rides are compared here. They differ in the time of day, the length of the ride and whether you can swim with the horses. Prices run from 26 USD to 56.76 USD per person. Prices as of November 2026.
Our picks: horse riding in Marsa Alam
Compare sunrise, sunset and sea and desert rides with a 3 hour beach and desert outing. Pick sunrise for the cooler air or sunset for the evening light. The sea and desert ride includes a sea swim stop only in its VIP 4 hour option.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Horse ride on beach and desert with swimming option
- 2 hours on beach and desert
- Guide
- Safety equipment
Three hours in total with two hours in the saddle. Beach swimming is possible if you select that option.
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Sea and desert horse ride
- Horse guide
- Helmet and safety equipment
- 2 or 4 hour ride
A guided ride on desert and coastal trails. The sea swim stop belongs to the VIP 4 hour option only.
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Sunset horse ride on desert and coast
- Professional horse guide
- Helmet and safety equipment
- 2 or 4 hour ride
A ride on desert and coastal trails with a safety briefing. The sea swim stop is included only in the VIP 4 hour options.
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Sunrise horse ride on an Arabian horse
- Guide
- Arabian horse for 2 hours
- Safety equipment and instructions
Sunrise, morning, afternoon and sunset departures are offered. Swimming with the horses is possible if you select that option.
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Guided sunrise, sunset and beach rides, with current prices and availability.
The sunrise ride and the cooler hours
The sunrise ride is a 2 hour tour on an Arabian horse, and the operator describes the air at sunrise as cooler. The tour also runs with morning, afternoon and sunset departures. A swim with the horses is available if you select it. It costs from 26 USD per person.
Before you ride you get a safety briefing and a short riding test, and you wear the supplied helmet for the whole ride. Children under 3 years cannot join, and riders over 100 kg are excluded.
Sunset horseback riding in Marsa Alam
The sunset tour is a 2 or 4 hour ride on the desert and coastal trails with a professional horse guide, helmet and safety equipment. Dinner, a show and stargazing belong to the dinner option only. It costs from 29 USD per person. Children under 3 years cannot join, and riders over 110 kg are excluded.
Sea and desert: the 2 to 4 hour ride
The sea-and-desert tour offers a 2 hour or a 4 hour ride. Only the VIP 4 hour option includes a swim stop in the sea. Riders over 100 kg are excluded, and the tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers, people with back problems or limited mobility, or wheelchair users. It costs from 33 USD per person.
The 3 hour beach and desert ride with a swimming option
This ride takes 3 hours in total, with 2 hours of riding on the beach and in the desert and a guide at your side. Swimming is an option, and the operator describes the ride as suitable for beginners and experienced riders. The maximum weight is 100 kg and pregnant travelers are advised against it. It costs from 56.76 USD per person.
Prices and what separates the rides
The rides from 26 USD to 33 USD differ mainly in departure time and duration. The 3 hour beach and desert outing costs from 56.76 USD.
Pickup, clothing and what to bring
Hotel pickup is available on several rides if you select it. Hotels along the coast sit at different distances from the stables, so on the 3 hour ride pickup times can differ by one to two hours and distant hotels may carry a surcharge. Wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses, a sun hat and sunscreen. Long clothing helps when the wind lifts sand, and a towel is useful if you choose a swimming option. For other days out, see the Marsa Alam excursions and the quad biking tours.
For an evening in the desert with a telescope and a Bedouin dinner, compare the desert stargazing tours.
Horse riding in Marsa Alam: practical questions
How much does horse riding in Marsa Alam cost?
The sunrise ride costs from 26 USD per person, the sunset ride from 29 USD and the sea-and-desert ride from 33 USD. The 3 hour beach and desert ride costs from 56.76 USD.
How long is the ride?
The standard sunrise ride includes 2 hours in the saddle; its VIP option lasts 4 hours. The sea-and-desert tour has 2 or 4 hours of riding within a total duration of 2 to 5 hours. The sunset tour lists 3 to 4 hours in total, with 2 or 4 hour riding options. The 3 hour beach and desert outing includes 2 hours of riding.
Who cannot take part?
Children under 3 years are excluded from the sunrise and sunset rides. Riders over 100 kg are excluded from the sunrise and sea-and-desert tours, and over 110 kg from the sunset tour. The sea-and-desert tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers or people with back problems.
Can I cancel the sunrise ride?
The sunrise ride offers a full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours in advance.