At a time when equestrian traditions are vanishing globally, Morocco is keeping up with its own forms, particularly with the "Fantasia" or “Tbourida". "Tbourida" refers to the traditional equestrian shows that celebrate the historic military art of Berber-Arabs and simulate their warring assaults on horses. This art form was commonly reserved for men due to its physicality and perilous aspects; women typically remained in the audience, welcoming and cheering the horse-riders with Youyous. However, young women have started to challenge this tradition in recent years. Women horse-riders, the new Amazons of today, are attempting to make their own mark in what was previously seen as an exclusive patriarchal practice.
Born in Casablanca in 1982, Zara Samiry is a multimedia storyteller and an independent photographer bParis and Casablanca. In France, she received a National Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts, a degree in communication and advertising and multimedia storytelling. After completing her studies, she returned to her homeland to document stories that she felt were being overlooked. Portfolio | Email
Born in Casablanca in 1982, Zara Samiry is a multimedia storyteller and an independent photographer bParis and Casablanca. In France, she received a National Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts, a degree in communication and advertising and multimedia storytelling. After completing her studies, she returned to her homeland to document stories that she felt were being overlooked. Portfolio | Email