Choose your way to experience Zitouna

Whether you are looking for a relaxed riding holiday on your own schedule or a more immersive week dedicated to horses, we have two ways to experience Zitouna.

Ride & Relax offers the freedom to choose your dates, enjoy regular riding and have plenty of time to relax and explore Djerba at your own pace.

Retreats are our more immersive experiences, with fixed dates, a structured programme, and more time dedicated to developing your connection and communication with horses.

Further down the page, you will also find information about special weeks organised in collaboration with guest trainers, offering focused workshops and unique opportunities to learn and explore new approaches to working with horses.

Ride & Relax
Your dates. Your holiday. Our horses.
Our Classic Riding Holiday is the most flexible way to experience Zitouna.

Choose your arrival date and enjoy a week of riding, sunshine and authentic Djerban hospitality. There is no fixed daily programme except for the rides, giving you plenty of time to relax, spend time with the horses or discover the island at your own pace.

Your week includes
– 7 nights in a traditional Zitouna bungalow
– Breakfast, prepared in the kitchen of your bungalow for you to make whenever you like
– Airport transfer
– 6 riding sessions of approximately 2.5 hours
– Swimming pool
– Time to spend with the horses
– Easy access to the beaches of Djerba

Choose your accommodation
€850 — Private bungalow
Your own traditional bungalow.

€775 — Private bedroom in a shared bungalow
A bungalow with two separate bedrooms. You have your own bedroom while sharing the bungalow with another guest.

€700 — Shared double bedroom
One double bed in a shared bungalow.
Ideal for couples, friends travelling together, or guests who don’t mind sharing a double bed.

Non-riding guests are also very welcome.
– Shared room: €300 per person
– Single room: €400 per person

Flexible arrival dates
Ride & Relax stays are available on flexible dates, subject to availability.

Additional trail rides, full-day rides and private lessons can be arranged on request. An extra 2.5-hour trail ride costs €60.

Swimming with Horses
Experience one of the highlights of your stay with a ride to one of the island’s beautiful, quiet sandy beaches, where you’ll have the unique opportunity to swim in the sea with your horse.
The excursion lasts approximately 2.5 hours and costs €60 per person. An additional guide will be present on the beach to ensure everything runs safely and smoothly.

Photoshoots
Capture unforgettable memories with a professional horseback photoshoot during your stay. Whether on the beach, swimming with the horses, among the dunes or beneath the olive trees, we’ll create beautiful images that you’ll treasure long after your holiday has ended.
A photoshoot can be booked as an optional extra for €50.

RETREAT
Immersive Retreat in Tunisia
A unique experience combining horses, connection, and Tunisian culture. In a small, fixed group, you’ll explore horse riding and groundwork, with a focus on feeling, trust, and connection.
We’ll also experience authentic Tunisia through a city and local market excursion, followed by delicious traditional Tunisian dinners filled with local flavours and warmth.
A retreat to slow down, reconnect, and truly enjoy the moment.

Unlike Ride&Relax, Retreat takes place on selected fixed dates and follows a carefully planned programme. You will build a closer relation with the horses throughout the week, allowing you to become familiar with your horse’s personality, way of going and way of communicating.

The programme includes 6 riding sessions and 2 initiation groundwork sessions, combining riding with time to develop a deeper connection and understanding of your horse.

Your Retreat week includes
– 7 nights at Zitouna
– Your own private bedroom
– Breakfast, served outside with the group
– Delicious home cooked Tunisian dinner
– Airport transfer
– 6 riding sessions
– 2 groundwork sessions
– A guided market and town visit
– Swimming pool
– Small-group atmosphere
– Maximum 5 guests

€1,200 per person
Your own private bedroom is included.
€1,300 per person
Upgrade to your own private traditional bungalow.

Fixed dates
Signature Retreats take place on selected dates throughout the season.
2027 Dates:
April 3, 2027 – April 10, 2027
May 29, 2027 – June 5, 2027
Sept. 11, 2027 – Sept. 18, 2027
Oct. 9, 2027 – Oct. 16, 2027
Nov. 6, 2027 – Nov. 13, 2027

If you would like to do the Retreat program but cannot make these dates, don’t hesitate to contact us, maybe we can organize a retreat during different dates.

SPECIAL WEEKS WITH GUEST TRAINERS
Throughout the season, we also welcome selected guest trainers and teachers to Zitouna for special weeks and workshops.
These weeks offer a unique opportunity to explore different approaches to horses, riding, liberty and communication, while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of Zitouna.

Why Our Prices Reflect Our Values
We understand that our prices may be slightly higher than those of some other riding holidays in the region. This is a conscious choice and reflects the standards we maintain for the welfare of our horses.
Compared to many riding holidays elsewhere in Europe and internationally, however, we believe our holidays offer exceptional value for money.
Our horses live in spacious paddocks, enjoy constant access to high-quality hay in haynets, receive balanced nutrition, and benefit from regular veterinary care. We also invest in high-quality tack and saddles, ensuring both horse and rider are as comfortable as possible.
We deliberately keep more horses than we need for the number of riders we accept. This allows every horse to have adequate rest days and ensures that no horse is overworked. Matching the right horse to the right rider is always more important to us than maximising the number of bookings.
Our commitment to our horses does not end when they retire from regular work. Older horses that are no longer fully able to take part in our riding programme are not just traded in, but continue to enjoy the same care and a peaceful retirement. They have earned it.
We believe that outstanding horse care is never an expense — it’s an investment. Happy, healthy horses provide the best riding experience, and we are proud to offer holidays where horse welfare always comes first.
When you ride with us, you are not only booking a holiday; you are supporting an ethical and sustainable way of keeping horses, where their wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

Riding Experience
We welcome advanced riders only.
Our horses are kind, well-trained and reliable, but they are also forward-going, responsive and enjoyable to ride. As we ride together in groups across wide, open landscapes, every rider must be confident and able to maintain control of their horse in all situations.
Whenever the terrain allows, we enjoy riding at a forward pace. However, our rides are never about racing or chasing speed for its own sake. We value harmonious riding, respect for our horses and making the most of the stunning scenery around us.

Weight Limit
The welfare of our horses is always our highest priority. For this reason, we have a maximum rider weight of 85 kg.
Our horses are Barbs, Arabians and Arab-Barbs. These breeds are renowned for their stamina and strength, but they are not large, heavy-built horses.
Only a small number of our horses are suitable for riders close to the maximum weight limit. Carefully matching each rider with the right horse is essential for the comfort, health and wellbeing of our horses.

Safety
Horse riding is an outdoor activity and, like any equestrian sport, involves an element of risk. Participation in all rides and activities is entirely at your own risk.
We strongly recommend wearing a properly fitted riding helmet, sturdy riding boots or shoes with a small heel, and comfortable, appropriate riding clothing.
We also demand all guests to take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes cover for horse riding activities during their stay.