Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida

صالون الخيل بالجديدة

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Sports & AdventureEl Jadida
Dates30 September–5 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceScale and pedigree set this event apart from
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida in El Jadida

The Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida is the largest equestrian show on the African continent, held annually each October at the Parc d'Exposition Mohammed VI in El Jadida, Morocco, since 2008. The 17th edition runs October 13-18, 2026, featuring championships, exhibitions and equestrian shows including the International Barb Horse Championship and the International Arabian Horse Title Show, closing out the Morocco Royal Tour jumping circuit.

El Jadida's Parc d'Exposition Mohammed VI hosts what has become, since its founding in 2008, the largest equestrian show on the African continent: the Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Scale and pedigree set this event apart from other regional horse shows: organized annually since 2008 under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and chaired by Charif Moulay Abdellah Alaoui, it stands as the largest equestrian show anywhere on the African continent

02

The mystery stays covered

The competition roster reads like a survey of the region's most significant equine traditions, the International Barb Horse Championship celebrating the indigenous Barb breed central to Moroccan riding culture, the Champions Cup for Arab-Barb Horses, and the International Arabian Horse Title Show recognizing the breed's global prestige lineage

03

The city starts moving

Beyond competition, the salon runs conferences, artistic exhibitions and leisure activities aimed at developing Morocco's broader equine sector, and it serves as the closing event of the Morocco Royal Tour jumping circuit

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Signature fixtures of the salon include the International Barb Horse Championship celebrating Morocco's indigenous Barb breed

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the Champions Cup for Arab-Barb Horses

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the International Arabian Horse Title Show

The local code

Living ritual

competitions that have run under royal patronage since 2008 and now serve as the traditional closing events of the annual Morocco Royal Tour jumping circuit

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

30 September–5 October 2026

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around El Jadida to work differently.

What to wear

Smart casual attire suits the exhibition halls and grandstands; a light jacket is useful for October evenings, and comfortable shoes help with the large exposition grounds covered over a...

Safety

For Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida runs late.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · MAD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.26 N, 8.51 WOpen in Google Maps

El Jadida, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Nearest airportCMN — Mohammed V
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around El Jadida to work differently.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to El Jadida via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near El Jadida, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearSmart casual attire suits the exhibition halls and grandstands; a light jacket is useful for October evenings, and comfortable shoes help with the large exposition grounds covered over a full day of events.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Morocco and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida?

Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida is listed for 30 September–5 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Salon du Cheval d'El Jadida take place?

The festival is listed in El Jadida, Morocco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

6 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

El Jadida, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLvisitcasablanca.ma
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates30 September–5 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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