The Bujloud masquerade, where participants dress in animal skins and playfully roam the streets, is captivating young Moroccans. Three Moroccans share with Yabiladi their love for the tradition and detail the time and effort put into it.
Bujloud, a longstanding Moroccan tradition, involves dressing in animal skins and parading during celebrations between Eid al-Adha and the Islamic New Year. In the past, the practice varied regionally, with a more daring and fearless nature.
In Morocco, the tradition of masquerades like Bujloud has deep roots in history. Practiced for centuries, even in royal courts, wearing goat skins and parading after Eid al-Adha has sparked controversy.
Thousands of traditional horse riders gather every year in Mansouria to bring new blood into a Moroccan horsemanship known locally as Tbourida. The practice has attracted foreigners and international media which were curious to know more about the medieval hobby.