Horses and riders from the Zaouia

Collection title

Asrak

ID

SNR00221

Source

SNRT (MA)

First broadcast date

04/15/2009

Production year

2009

Abstract

The Moroccan Amazigh horse is an important historical symbol that is found in different areas as in paintings in which it represents courage,authenticity and freedom . The poets portray the horse as the companion of the Monarch at his festivals .. The horse has long been the only means of transport both in the cities and the countryside. We nave also seen this horse in competitions and the Tbourida . Here in the Zaouia of cheikh, horse riding is inherited through generations .It is a symbol of family courage. Among the riders there are : the Ait Khalfoun, the Ait Kulal, the Ait Abdennour... Among the horse accessories ,there is the bridle, The rider wears a jilbab with silk belts and always carries the Holy Quran. Horse riding is a sport and a traditional art in Morocco performed during national ceremonies and festivals. .

Type

video

Production companies

• SNRT - Own production

Broadcaster

SNRT - AlAoula

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Personalities

• El Habib Benacher
• Mohamed Chawki
• Abou Tayeb Echeikh

Primary theme

Sport and games

Secondary themes

• Art, Culture and Knowledge
• Society and way of life

Credits / Cast

• Almanouk Malika - Speaker
• Oujbour Bassou - Director
• Jamal Abid - Director

Period of events

• 2009

Map locations

• Morocco - Inland

Original language

amazigh (berber)

Media running time

14m39

Additional information

Habib Ben Acher / Rider . Abou Tayeb Cheikh /Rider. Mohamed Chawki /Rider .