"A Legacy of Excellence"
The 19th Morocco Equestrian Trophy, an evening dedicated to celebration, community, and the shared passion for the sport, will be held on Thursday 24 January, 2026, at the Mohamed V Theatre in Rabat.
To honour the 2025 Moroccan champions, the Morocco Equestrian Trophy - affectionately known as ‘The Gallop of the Stars’ - returns for its annual gala.
This year’s ceremony is themed "A Legacy of Excellence," paying tribute to the pioneers and athletes who have shaped Morocco’s equestrian story. We celebrate the master craftsmen - the guardians of ancestral skills passed down through generations -whose work represents the perfect marriage of tradition and prestige. We also salute the champions whose dedication and bravery continue to bring pride to the Kingdom of Morocco on the world stage.
To mark the continued growth of the sport, the 19th Morocco Equestrian Trophy will commence with a Press Conference:
Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: Mohamed V Theatre
This briefing for the national and international press will introduce this year's judging panel:
Chair: Azzedine Msefer, distinguished rider and equestrian leader.
Member: Abdellah Harith, Moqaddem of a Tbourida Sorba.
Member: Asmaa Khamlichi, Actress.
The event will also feature special guests Abdeslam Bennani Smires, winner of the Morocco Royal Tour (Tétouan stage), and Moqaddem Abdelghani Benkhadda, winner of the Grand Prix Mohammed VI of Tbourida at the 2025 El Jadida Horse Show.
The Morocco Equestrian Trophy: "The Gallop of the Stars... A Legacy of Excellence."
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