Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan on Monday chaired the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the El Jadida Horse Show, held under the theme “The Horse in the Service of Humanity.”
The Horse Show, held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida, October 12 through October 18 under, reflects the care with which the King has consistently surrounded the equestrian sector, as well as his firm commitment to sustainably structuring the sector, from breeding to international competitions, and promoting its international standing.
At the entrance to the exhibition hall, the Crown Prince was greeted by the guests of honor at this 17th edition, including Mustafa Ilker Kilic, Ambassador of Türkiye to Morocco; Khalid Salim Ahmed Bamakhalif, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Morocco; Omar Al Tunaiji, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates; Mohamed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society; Rashed Al Kaabi, from the Office of the UAE Presidency; Colonel on the General Staff Ahmed Bin Khalfan Al Lamki, Acting Director General of the Royal Cavalry of the Sultanate of Oman, and Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan visited the show’s various stands, dedicated to institutional stakeholders, breeders, handicrafts, international participants, arts and culture, the Kingdom’s regions and sponsors. He also visited the children’s village, “Faris Traveling Across Morocco,” an immersive space designed to introduce young visitors to the Kingdom’s rich equestrian heritage.
The Crown Prince then attended shows, artistic performances and equestrian vaulting displays at the main arena, performed by Moroccan and foreign troupes and riders.
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan subsequently proceeded to the Tbourida area, where he watched fantasia performances by 18 sorbas representing the Kingdom’s various regions.
A key event of the 17th edition of the Horse Show, the Grand Prix of King Mohammed VI of Tbourida celebrates one of Morocco’s most prestigious equestrian traditions, a discipline that combines horsemanship, perfect coordination among riders and respect for centuries-old traditions.
Inscribed in 2021 on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Tbourida, a genuine expression of Moroccan cultural identity, embodies a living heritage passed down from generation to generation.
Initiated by the Horse Show Association, the El Jadida Horse Show, which has steadily gained national and international renown, offers a rich and diverse program of scientific, cultural and recreational activities.
Several horse-related events are held as part of high-level competitions and exhibitions.
The 2026 edition marks an important milestone in the Show’s international standing, as the King Mohammed VI Grand Prix for Show Jumping reaches a new level with its elevation to CSI 5\-W status.
The cultural and scientific dimensions are also prominent, with the horse at the center of numerous conferences, workshops and round-table discussions, alongside a range of recreational activities for young audiences.