The Horse Festival In Morocco
Jun 27th, 2007 by Rcon Franchesca Pascua
If you’ll ask me what I love most about the Fez city in Morocco, I can probably think of more than a hundred things to say. But one thing is for sure, the Moroccan culture never failed to fascinate my senses. From exotic dishes to awe-inspiring sights, there’s never really a dull moment in the busy streets of Fez. Just when I thought I already had the best adventures in my life, a tourist guide then told me, “Wait ’til you see the Horse Festival in Morocco!”
So here I am, counting my days ’til October, hoping that I could be part of the momentous Fez event known as the Horse Festival. But even when surrounded with comfort and luxuries inside my Fez hotel, I just can’t find a way to erase the event off my mind. I then found myself hooked on reading a book that served as a memoir for the annual Horse Festival in Morocco.
If you think shining armors, swords, and horses are all buried in antiquity, then you should fly all the way to Tissa in October to relive the glorious scene of the past. More than a hundred horse riders gather in the gigantic stadium for the culmination of the Horse Festival. This festivity also hosts one of the biggest competitions of the year, where riders are adorned with fine clothing and accessories to show off their mounts. The drama trails back when Moroccan horsemen battle for their honor and freedom. Apart from the prize-giving activities, the Horse Festival in Morocco is a magical experience that will surely unfold before your very eyes.
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That is an awesome post! You should be the mayor of Morocco! I loved all of your descriptions. It makes me want to go there.
Wow, I finally got your site to come up. Everytime I tried to visit it would get hung up on my computer (I think I need a new computer :). Anyway, nice site. I can’t wait to read all your archives. I’ve never been to this part of the world so it’s fascinating to me. That Horse Festival sounds great!! Wish I could go.
Morocco is now on my lists of places I MUST see. It’s amazing the things that you have uncovered there to do and take part in!
HI Rcon, glad to see you back posting, but missing your comments…
Great post. It makes everybody wishing to be there…
Gil
Hey! I keep coming back expecting new updates! Are you working on a few?
Thanks for the comment on my blog. Yes, we were laughing at being caught in the rain. All morning I’ve had that song in my head, do you like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain…. LOL
It’s been a while, Trotter. But, I’m glad your still there. I got busy with my Arabic language class. Well, I’m glad to hear that you like my post. I’ll be checking out your blog soon while in Rabat, so we can share stories. Thanks!
When is this festival?? My Fiance and I are heading to Fez around Oct 9th. Is that to late or is it at the end of Ramadan?