The 17th edition of the El Jadida Horse Show is set to take place from October 13-18, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida, Morocco. This year's event will be held under the theme "The Horse at the Service of Humanity," highlighting the unique relationship between humans and horses. The show will feature a range of activities, including equestrian competitions, cultural events, and educational programs.
The event will also host the second edition of the Poetry Competition around the Horse, initiated by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority and the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, in partnership with the Horse Show Association. The competition invites participants to express their vision of the horse as a companion to humans, emphasizing values of attention, respect, and care. A jury of literary experts and equestrian personalities will select the winning works.
The youth will have a central role in this edition through the Young Talent Art Competition, open to students aged 12-17 from public and private schools across Morocco. Participants will be inspired by the theme "The Horse at the Service of Humanity" to represent the relationship between humans and horses through their artistic sensitivity. A ceremony will be held to reward the most remarkable creations.
The Horse Show will also host the 12th edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Photography Prize, dedicated to capturing the beauty and nobility of the Arabian horse. The finalist works will be exhibited throughout the event and evaluated by a jury of image professionals, equestrian representatives, and cultural personalities.
The Children's Village will be themed "Faris en voyage à travers le Maroc" (Faris traveling through Morocco), offering young visitors an immersive experience to discover different regions and cultural references of Morocco. The pavilion will feature illustrated walls creating an evolving panoramic landscape, allowing children to travel through Morocco's cultural and heritage diversity.
The 17th edition of the El Jadida Horse Show confirms its commitment to promoting the horse as a vector of culture, transmission, creativity, and intergenerational connection. The event aims to bring together equestrian enthusiasts, artists, and the general public to celebrate the bond between humans and horses.
The Horse Show is a major event in the equestrian calendar, attracting visitors from Morocco and abroad. With its rich program of activities, the event promises to be an exciting experience for all attendees, from equestrian competitions to cultural and educational events.
Key points
- The 17th edition of the El Jadida Horse Show will take place from October 13-18, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park in El Jadida, Morocco.
- The event will feature a range of activities, including equestrian competitions, cultural events, and educational programs.
- The theme of this year's event is "The Horse at the Service of Humanity," highlighting the unique relationship between humans and horses.
