Bouchra on her Arab Berber horse is the chief of troop Al Farisat Hawziya. One of the few female troops who practice Fantasia in Morocco. Bouchra is an experienced rider who learned Fantasia with her grandfather who was a chief of a male troop. 

Despite Fantasia having a dangerous side, the riders wear makeup before each performance.

The majority of the young women who participate are under twenty-years-old, many are still high school students.

Appearance before the Fantasia is regular: a long tunic, a turban or a scarf to cover hair, white or black boots and pants. Unlike men, women have the right to wear bright colors to be distinguished during the Fantasia.

The Fantasia is practiced with a rifle and some black powder, but no bullets.

Oumaima, eighteen-years-old, is a member of the female troop Farisat El Hawzia. One of the few female troops who practice Fantasia in Morocco.

Farisat Al Hawziya troop waiting for their turn on the starting line during a Moussem. They are the only female troop of the show.

Some female troops are known for their sensual dances combining undulations of the body, belly dancing, and big hair movements; they have a nefarious reputation. It is not uncommon for male riders to enjoy the show and dance on their horses between two cavalcades of Fantasia.

During the show, the riders and their Arab-Barb horses gallop across the field, in perfect alignment facing an imaginary enemy. They fire a salvo of shots a few meters in front of Moroccan caïdales tents. Throughout the performance, the riders must stay perfectly synchronized and end with a perfect shot in a single detonation overall.

The father of one of the Amazons. The majority of the riders have the support of their families.

Before a training, a part of the troop Farisat El Hawzia a few kilometers away from Rabat. A Fantasia troop is called Sorba, their chief is called Mqadem(a), and they always have an odd number of riders. 

The Amazon, the gun, the flag and...the purse.

Between two cavalcades, the Amazons take advantage of the break and come to chat with the public. The public comes mainly from nearby villages. They hide from the overwhelming heat of the summer under traditional caïdal tents.

Siham, eighteen-years-old, is a member of the female troop Farisat El Hawzia.

The Fantasia usually takes place in summer and lasts a whole day. The only way to cool off and to quench one’s thirst is to call a water carrier, called a Guerrab, a very traditional, typically Moroccan job which is part of the traditional cultural heritage.

During major festivities, male and female troops coexist and perform Fantasia on the same field, in turn.

Shaimaie, nineteen-years-old, is a member of the female troop Farisat El Hawzia.

The Amazons take care of themselves by cleaning and preparing their horses before every show.

Before a training, part of the troop Farisat El Hawzia play with complicity. "Our troop is like a second family."

In the room of the chief of the troop Farisat El Hawziya, a portrait of the late His Majesty King Hassan II, riding on an Arabian horse. The king was known to be fascinated by horses. "The horse is part of our family, our culture and our civilization," said the late His Majesty King Hassan II.