Tbourida

This photograph captures a fleeting moment where tradition collides with raw energy. Set against the darkness of the Saharan night in Semara, southern Morocco, the horsemen of Tbourida charge forward in perfect synchronization, their horses at full gallop. The simultaneous gunfire erupts into a burst of flame, smoke, and sparks, briefly illuminating the white garments of the riders and freezing an ancestral ritual in motion. The intentional motion blur amplifies the sense of speed and intensity, conveying both the power of the horses and the solemnity of the performance. Shot with a Canon 250D, this image bears witness to the enduring spirit of Moroccan heritage, captured during a Tbourida event held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Glorious Green March, where memory, identity, and tradition converge.