٠٠:٠٣:٠١Morocco's centuries-old Moulay Abdallah Amghar festival saw a massive turnout on Saturday, with organisers claiming as many as 700,000 people attended to watch the world-famous 'Tbourida' equestrian performances.
Footage shows participants preparing for the event dressed in traditional Moroccan attire as horseback riders galloped down a racecourse while firing ancient rifles into the air.
The event takes place in the El Jadida province, south of the capital of Rabat, in August every year.
"The Abdallah Amghar season 2024 has been a resounding success," said a festival organising committee member. "We are talking about 2,123 riders, 37,000 tents accommodating 400,000, as well as 600-700,000 visitors."
The Abdallah Amghar season is among Morocco's most treasured festivals and is included in UNESCO's events of intangible cultural heritage list.
The event originated as a meeting of tribes in the Doukkala region and celebrates the memory of victorious battles fought against occupying forces.
'Resounding success' - Thousands attend Morocco's centuries-old Moulay Abdallah Amghar festival
Morocco's centuries-old Moulay Abdallah Amghar festival saw a massive turnout on Saturday, with organisers claiming as many as 700,000 people attended to watch the world-famous 'Tbourida' equestrian performances.
Footage shows participants preparing for the event dressed in traditional Moroccan attire as horseback riders galloped down a racecourse while firing ancient rifles into the air.
The event takes place in the El Jadida province, south of the capital of Rabat, in August every year.
"The Abdallah Amghar season 2024 has been a resounding success," said a festival organising committee member. "We are talking about 2,123 riders, 37,000 tents accommodating 400,000, as well as 600-700,000 visitors."
The Abdallah Amghar season is among Morocco's most treasured festivals and is included in UNESCO's events of intangible cultural heritage list.
The event originated as a meeting of tribes in the Doukkala region and celebrates the memory of victorious battles fought against occupying forces.
Morocco's centuries-old Moulay Abdallah Amghar festival saw a massive turnout on Saturday, with organisers claiming as many as 700,000 people attended to watch the world-famous 'Tbourida' equestrian performances.
Footage shows participants preparing for the event dressed in traditional Moroccan attire as horseback riders galloped down a racecourse while firing ancient rifles into the air.
The event takes place in the El Jadida province, south of the capital of Rabat, in August every year.
"The Abdallah Amghar season 2024 has been a resounding success," said a festival organising committee member. "We are talking about 2,123 riders, 37,000 tents accommodating 400,000, as well as 600-700,000 visitors."
The Abdallah Amghar season is among Morocco's most treasured festivals and is included in UNESCO's events of intangible cultural heritage list.
The event originated as a meeting of tribes in the Doukkala region and celebrates the memory of victorious battles fought against occupying forces.