El Jadida Horse Show (Salon du Cheval)
El Jadida, Mohammed VI Exhibition Park
El Jadida's annual equestrian show, with international show jumping and tbourida; the 2026 edition ran from 13 to 18 October.
Dates
- 1 October 2027 – 31 October 2027 — 18th edition; dates not published, October estimated from the 2026 edition (13-18 October) (estimated date)
Source: Portail national du Maroc (MAP), 17e Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida — accessed 14 October 2026
Key facts
The El Jadida Horse Show (Salon du Cheval) is organised by the Association du Salon du Cheval, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida. The 17th edition ran from 13 to 18 October 2026; the 2027 edition is expected in October.
The 2026 programme included:
- Show jumping: the HM King Mohammed VI Grand Prix, at CSI5*-W level (top-level international jumping event, a World Cup qualifier);
- Tbourida: the HM King Mohammed VI Tbourida Grand Prix (traditional equestrian art, also called fantasia: a cavalry charge ending in a volley of rifle shots), with the country's best troupes;
- Breeding: competitions for Barb, Arab-Barb and purebred Arabian horses;
- Culture: talks, a regions area and activities for children.
Good to know
- Location: El Jadida is about an hour and a half by road from Casablanca; the Portuguese fortified city of Mazagan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Tbourida: this is the most striking moment for visitors; the organiser publishes event times on salonducheval.ma.
Frequently asked questions
When is the El Jadida Horse Show in 2027?
In October: the 2026 edition ran from 13 to 18 October.
What is tbourida?
A traditional Moroccan equestrian art: a troupe of riders (sorba) charges in line and fires black-powder rifles at the same instant. The show hosts the HM King Mohammed VI Tbourida Grand Prix.
Where is the show held?
At the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida, on the Atlantic coast.