Casablanca – Horses will once again steal the spotlight at the 17th Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida, as two special nights on October 16-17 turn Arena 1 into a stage for equestrian spectacle.

Running from October 13-18, the event packs the week with competitions, conferences, exhibitions, and “Tbourida” performances, offering different ways to experience Morocco’s deep-rooted equestrian culture. 

But once the sun goes down on October 16-17, the atmosphere shifts, and the arena takes on a life of its own. 

Lights, music, choreography, and the movement of horses come together for two nights that have become one of the event’s signature moments. 

According to a press release shared with MWN Lifestyle magazine, five troupes from Morocco and abroad will bring their own styles and equestrian traditions to the show this year.

From French artistry to Portuguese tradition 

The international lineup includes France’s Compagnie Impulsion, founded by artist Ghislain Cayla. Its performance moves through several equestrian disciplines, from Cossack riding to liberty dressage and the Hungarian post, putting both horse and rider through a display of control, balance, and agility.

Then comes Pride of Portugal, bringing the traditions of Portugal’s classical riding school to El Jadida. At the center of its performance are Lusitano horses, a breed deeply tied to the country’s equestrian heritage and known for its elegant presence in classical dressage.

For something with a more playful edge, French troupe Charivari mixes traditional equestrian skills with acrobatics, dance, and humor. Dressage and liberty work become part of a more theatrical performance, adding plenty of movement and unexpected moments to the arena.

A Moroccan side of the show

The lineup also brings the focus home with the SOREC Equestrian Arts Academy. Its performances draw on Morocco’s own equestrian heritage, putting Moroccan horses and riders at the center while giving traditional elements a fresh setting.

The Auxiliary Forces – Northern Region will offer another distinctly Moroccan take on equestrian performance. Their presentation revolves around coordinated formations, precision, ceremonial uniforms, and the discipline associated with Morocco’s military equestrian traditions.

Across the two nights, the five groups offer very different ways of putting horses in the spotlight, from classical riding schools and acrobatics to Moroccan traditions, and military formations.

Two nights under the El Jadida sky

With five different troupes sharing the same arena, the two nights will move between styles, countries, and traditions, giving the audience a glimpse into the many ways humans and horses have shared the stage across cultures. 

From Portuguese Lusitanos and French spectacle to Moroccan equestrian heritage, the program promises an evening where horses are not simply part of the show. They are at the heart of it. 

And as Arena 1 lights up on October 16-17, the Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida will once again turn its celebration of horses into something to watch, hear, and experience.