Djerba Horse Riding at the Blue Lagoon

The ranch near Midoun

The ride starts at a small ranch in the countryside near Midoun, the second town of Djerba, reached by our shuttle from your hotel. The stables house calm, well-cared-for horses used to riders of all levels. On arrival, your guide welcomes you, asks about your riding experience and chooses the right horse for you.

You are fitted with a riding helmet and chaps, available in many sizes for a comfortable fit, and the guide explains the basic commands and how to sit and hold the reins. First-timers receive extra attention before leaving the ranch. This careful preparation is why Djerba horse riding is suitable for complete beginners as well as confident riders who want to trot and gallop.

Prickly pear trails and Djerbian villages

Leaving the ranch, the trail winds through the interior of the island along sandy paths bordered by tall hedges of prickly pear cactus, olive trees and date palms. This is rural Djerba, where families still live in menzels, the traditional whitewashed farmhouses with small domes and courtyards built around a well.

The slow rhythm of the horse lets you take in the details: farmers working in their fields, goats in the shade, small mosques with their low minarets and the scent of herbs in the air. Your guide shares stories about island life along the way. It is a peaceful, authentic landscape that few visitors see, and one of the reasons a ride here feels so different from a beach horse ride elsewhere in Tunisia.

The Blue Lagoon near El Haddad

The highlight of the ride is the Blue Lagoon on the east coast of the island, near the area of El Haddad. Its shallow water, sheltered from the open sea by sand banks, shines in shades of turquoise and pale green, and the horses wade across it with water splashing at their legs, an unforgettable sensation and a wonderful photo opportunity.

After crossing, you stop for about 15 minutes at the water's edge to rest, take pictures and enjoy the view of the lagoon and the sea beyond. Herons and sometimes flamingos feed in the shallows. If you are wondering how to get to the Blue Lagoon in Djerba, arriving on horseback is one of the most beautiful ways to discover it.

Trotting and galloping back

On the way back to the ranch, the open sandy stretches give experienced riders the chance to trot and gallop under the guide's supervision, while less experienced riders continue at a comfortable walk and trot. The guide adapts the pace to each rider, so everyone enjoys the ride safely. Riding along the soft sand, with the sea breeze and the sound of hooves, is the moment many guests remember most.

The best time for the ride is the morning or late afternoon, when the light is soft and the temperatures are pleasant; in summer, the 09:00 or 16:00 departures avoid the midday heat. Back at the ranch, you say goodbye to your horse before our shuttle takes you back to your hotel. In total the experience lasts about 2.5 hours.