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4 A Message from the President: PRINCE MOULAY ABDELLAH ALAOUI 09 Morocco Royal Tour Presentation 10 Organization The 7 th edition in retrospect (2016) 2016 Winners Venues Areas Infrastructures The 8 th Edition (2017) Testimonials

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Following the high directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, The Morocco Royal Tour is organized by three prestigious institutions working for the promotion of the horse

5 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Following the high directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, The Morocco Royal Tour is organized by three prestigious institutions working for the promotion of the horse and equestrian sports in Morocco: la Garde Royale, the Royal Moroccan Federation for Equestrian Sports and El Jadida Horse Fair Association. Prince Moulay Abdellah ALAOUI It is increasingly attractive to many and prestigious names in the world show jumping thanks to its rich program including 13 events counting for the International Equestrian Federation s Longines FEI Ranking List, including three Grands Prix CSI3* W qualifying for the world cup. For 2017 edition, Rabat will welcome the 2nd edition of the Nations Cup. The event will thus witness the participation of teams, made up of some of the best horse riders in the world. Tetouan, on the magnificent site of the Royal Guard and El Jadida, in the new exhibition park Mohammed VI will host important competitions, qualifying for the World Cup. Therefore, during three weekends the MRT will ensure that the spotlights are focused on Morocco hosting this CSIO with a world-wide reputation. 8 9

The MOROCCO ROYAL TOUR Based on a simple and effective concept, the Morocco Royal Tour is imagined very much like a trilogy: three cities; three-day events; three international starts; three horses;

6 The MOROCCO ROYAL TOUR Based on a simple and effective concept, the Morocco Royal Tour is imagined very much like a trilogy: three cities; three-day events; three international starts; three horses; and three settings. In sum three more reasons for internationals to come and take part in the contest in Morocco. The MRT is to take place over three successive weekends, respectively in the cities of Tetouan, Rabat and El Jadida. In previous editions, the MRT welcomed more than twenty nations, represented by prestigious horse -riders: Olympic Games medallists, World Equestrian Games and the various continental champion- ships and a host of world stars of jumping. The program includes a CSI3* with 13 events counting for the International Equestrian Federation s Longines FEI Ranking List, including three Grands Prix CSI3 * W qualifying for the world cup and a CSI1*with 18 competitions. For the second time, the 2017 edition will be highlighted by the organization of a CSIO3*W the Nations Cup during the Rabat competition. The event will thus witness the participation of teams, made up of some of the best horse riders in the world. This rich program places today the MRT among the most attractive competition on the International Calendar. The trust vested by our sponsors, the work of our teams, as well as the national and international media coverage all bear witness to wide recognition, which bodes well for the development of equestrian sport in Morocco. Prince Moulay Abdellah Alaoui President Le General de division Mimoun Mansour Vice President Representative of the Salon du cheval El Habib Marzak Mohammed El Kohen ORGANIZATION Omar Khatib Secrety General Steering committee Representative of FRMSE Omar Khatib Hicham Boudraa Treasurer Badre Fakir Representative of the Royal Guard Driss Badaoui Abdellah Oumghari 10 11

000 EUR Entry fee per horse and per competition 200 EUR 20 NATIONS 16 Nations 17 Moroccan horse-riders 26 Moroccan

7 THE 2016 EDITION IN RETROSPECT CSI 3*W CSI 1* Winners CSI 3*W 27 Competitions CSI 1* 18 competitions TETOUAN RABAT GP - CSI 3*W GP - CSI 3*W Prize money EUR Entry fee per horse and per competition 300 EUR Prize money EUR Entry fee per horse and per competition 200 EUR 20 NATIONS 16 Nations 17 Moroccan horse-riders 26 Moroccan horse-riders 58 International riders 154 Horses 40 International riders 99 Horses Alain Jufer (SUI) Radja d Artemi Pius Schwizer (SUI) Balou Rubin R 12 13

Winners THE 2016 EDITION IN RETROSPECT CSIO NATIONS CUP EL JADIDA GP - CSI 3*W Nations Cup 10 Nations MOROCCO FRANCE BELGIUM QATAR SAUDI ARABIA SWITZERLAND ITALY IRLAND SYRIE

8 Winners THE 2016 EDITION IN RETROSPECT CSIO NATIONS CUP EL JADIDA GP - CSI 3*W Nations Cup 10 Nations MOROCCO FRANCE BELGIUM QATAR SAUDI ARABIA SWITZERLAND ITALY IRLAND SYRIE ALGERIE WINNERS CSIO3*W 1. First place : Belgium 2. Second place : Italy 3. Third Place equally ranked : Saudi Arabia/ Morocco/ Switzerland Ibrahim Hani Bisharat (JOR) Bowie Z 14 15

venues Tetouan October 5-8 A genuine cultural center of the Northern Region, this dynamic city will allow you to discover, within the time-frame of one week-end, highly-symbolic locations - like the

Gibraltar Tanger 1ère étape Mer Méditerranée 2ème étape 3ème étape Océan Atlantique Maroc TETOUAN El Jadida Distances Tanger à Tétouan : 50 km Tétouan à Rabat : 280 Km Rabat à El Jadida : 150 Km 16

El-Jadida is located on the Atlantic Ocean coastline south of the economic capital of Morocco, Casablanca. The city was a fortress erected by the Portuguese back at the beginning of the 16th Century.

9 venues Tetouan October 5-8 A genuine cultural center of the Northern Region, this dynamic city will allow you to discover, within the time-frame of one week-end, highly-symbolic locations - like the Medina with its Andalusian - style influences: an old city at the heart of Tetouan - or again the Green Olive Arts, with its artists who will be show casing their remarkable artefacts RABAT Espagne Gibraltar Tanger 1ère étape Mer Méditerranée 2ème étape 3ème étape Océan Atlantique Maroc TETOUAN El Jadida Distances Tanger à Tétouan : 50 km Tétouan à Rabat : 280 Km Rabat à El Jadida : 150 Km 16 October The trip ends in El Jadida, in the framework of The Salon du Cheval where an indoor is held in the magnificent Mohammed VI exhibition Park. El-Jadida is located on the Atlantic Ocean coastline south of the economic capital of Morocco, Casablanca. The city was a fortress erected by the Portuguese back at the beginning of the 16th Century. The forti- fications of the Portuguese City provide an example of Portuguese military architecture during the Renais- sance and stand witness to cross-cultural interactions and influences between Europe and Morocco. Rabat October Five days later, the tour will carry the Caravan of champions to the marvellous city of Rabat, which will be hosting for the second time the Nations Cup an event where Morocco will be called upon to shine among bill topping European contenders. As for the city, it is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean and the left bank of the mouth of the Bouregreg River. The city was founded back in 1150 by the Almohads, who also set up a citadel therein, which later became known as Kasbah des Oudayas. Since June 2012, several sites in the city have been registered as cultural land- marks on the UNESCO World Heritage List. EL JADIDA 17

10 Areas Dar Essalam Riders Club El Jadida 18 19

11 Infrastructures Infrastructures All competitions arenas are in Toubin and Clément sands and other (respecting international standards). Carrière d El Jadida (70m x 40m indoor) Carrière de Tétouan (87m x 75m outdoor) Fences Designed and made by Caro Company in Germany. Carrière de Rabat (68m x 108m outdoor) 20 21

Infrastructures Infrastructures Box Built or dismountable, these stalls are

Veterinary clinics On the occasion of each competition, the Organizing

The veterinary clinics of the Royal Guard, the Hassan II Agronomy and

with veterinary and para-veterinary staff with proven track records in the

12 Infrastructures Infrastructures Box Built or dismountable, these stalls are made according to the standards set by the International Equestrian Federation. Veterinary clinics On the occasion of each competition, the Organizing Committee provides veterinary supervision, as required by the IEF. The veterinary clinics of the Royal Guard, the Hassan II Agronomy and Veterinary Institute, and the Temara-based V et Clinic at the Royal Cavalry School are contracted with MRT. The clinics are equipped with modern, state-of-the-art equipment and endowed with veterinary and para-veterinary staff with proven track records in the field. Clinique Vétérinaire de l Ecole Royale de Cavalerie de Temara Clinique Vétérinaire Fédérale Dar Es Salam Rabat Clinique Vétérinaire de la Garde Royale 22 23

13 The 8 th edition 2017 The 8 th edition 2017 Dates TE TOUAN : 05 to 08 October 2017 RABAT : 12 to 15 October 2017 EL JADIDA : 19 to 22 October 2017 Prize Money CSI3*W/CSIO3*W : Total Prize Money : 538,700 EUR. Commitment per horse and per competition : 300 EUR CSI1* : Total Prize Money : EUR Commitment per horse and per competition : 200 EUR IMPORTANT SANITARY REQUIREMENTS - These requirements are set by Morocco and various other countries in conformity with the rules stipulated by the Epizooties International Organization. They are generally easy to comply with. - They take the form of sanitary certificates that are downloadable from the MRT web-site (mrt.ma). They do explain all of the mandatory sanitary requirements. ADMINIStrative IMPORT REQUIREMENTS - The Organizing Committee has commissioned a freight-forwarding agent in Algesiras and in Tangiers to help with administrative formalities. - However, the trucks carrying horses and equipment MUST be endowed with an ATA notebook. Transit facilities The Horses that participate in the MRT, which come by way of land, will be arriving at the Tangier-Med harbor, located at some 50 kilometers from Tetouan, where the first MRT Competition is scheduled to be held. Thanks to close collaboration between Spanish and Moroccan veterinary and customs services, sanitary and administrative formalities go rather smoothly and in good conditions. The formalities of customs clearance and health inspection will take place at Tetouan stables to reduce waiting times at the port of Tangier. return formalities will be in El Jadida. The cost of the crossing of vehicles and horses between Algeciras and Tangier and back (boat) are charged to the MRT. The freight forwarder s fees are the responsibility of the MRT. - The organizing committee will assist you in establishing your import folder horses, on arrival in the various ports and airports and departure

TESTIMONIALS Abdullah AL SHARBATLY Saudi Rider «It is my sixth participation in the MRT; this competition is very honorable for the Arabic riding but also for the international riding.

14 TESTIMONIALS Abdullah AL SHARBATLY Saudi Rider «It is my sixth participation in the MRT; this competition is very honorable for the Arabic riding but also for the international riding. This edition is marked by a notable improvement, I shall even go to say that the MRT joins in the TOP 50 or the World TOP 60 thanks to the riders who participate; it proves that the competition this year will be harder» Sheikh ALI AL THANI Qatari Rider «What I notice compared to the previous year is that the number of riders participating in the MRT has increased, and many of them are among the top thirty riders in the world, and this shows the great caliber of this edition» 26 27

TESTIMONIALS Alexandra PAILLOT French rider «So this is my first participation in the MRT, I find the organization great and the infrastructures very functional for horses, the soil is good.

15 TESTIMONIALS Alexandra PAILLOT French rider «So this is my first participation in the MRT, I find the organization great and the infrastructures very functional for horses, the soil is good... Everything is very well organized, it is really a pleasure to be here» Alain JUFER Swiss rider «I have to say that it was a good and selective course, there were many without faults, many good horses too and good riders at the start.» 28 29

16 TESTIMONIALS TESTIMONIALS Manuele GAUDIANO Italian rider «This year, there are more riders... more good riders. With the Nations Cup organized in Rabat with 10 teams, the event is getting bigger» Abdelkebir OUADDAR Moroccan rider «I think the most difficult stage is El Jadida because we go directly from outside to inside, that s why the horses get a bit lost. On the other hand in Tetouan, there is a very big career so the horses are more at ease. Here in Rabat, we start with a competition at the rides, the horses are a little lost but they are used to it anyway, they must adapt to it.» Jérôme GUERY Belgian rider «The difference between the 5 stars level and here in Morocco which is around 3 stars is that the tests are less raised but of a high level anyway» Fabienne DAIGNEUX-LANGE Belgian rider «The course seems quite delicate... and technically complicated, especially as it is a first indoor for everyone» 30 31

TESTIMONIALS Ramzi Al DUHAM Saudi rider «Of course today s course will be very difficult for all the riders, but I think that we shall attend beautiful tours during the Grand Prix» Ibrahim HANI

17 TESTIMONIALS Ramzi Al DUHAM Saudi rider «Of course today s course will be very difficult for all the riders, but I think that we shall attend beautiful tours during the Grand Prix» Ibrahim HANI BISHARAT Jordanian rider «I am very pleased, it is a very enjoyable end for me to Win the Grand Prix... that motivates me to come back next year, these are very beautiful sensations... All this pushes me to work harder to be qualified at the World Cup» 32 33

18 Practical information Practical information Welcoming Forwarding Agent ITFI 142, avenue d Espagne Immeuble Billal - BP Tanger - Maroc Phone : Fax: /90 Nejtrans s.a.r.l 47, rue Tantan - Résidence Les Palmiers - 5ème étage Tanger Phone : Fax : nejtrans@yahoo.fr Accommodation and Catering Services Several Hotels and residences in the three cities hosting the competitions are bound by agreements with MRT to offer preferential rates (see the details featured on the preliminary program). A whole range of catering services will be available on the sites of the competitions. Organizing entity MOROCCO ROYAL TOUR B.P Dar Es Salam - Rabat - Maroc Phone : Fax : Web-site : Useful contacts and information Organizer : Garde Royale Adress : Méchouar C.P Rabat Maroc Phone : Fax : geccavalerie@yahoo.fr Web-site : Organizer : Fédération Royale Marocaine des Sports Equestres Adress : Dar Es Salam - BP 742 Rabat - Maroc Phone : Fax : engagements@frmse.ma Web-site : Organizer : Association Salon du Cheval d El Jadida Adress : 40, avenue Al Jacaranda, 10100, Hay Riad Rabat - Maroc Phone : Fax : contact@salonducheval.ma Web-site :

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