El Jadida, Morocco – October 5, 2025:
The grand finale of the 2025 Morocco Royal Tour delivered all the emotion, elegance, and excellence that define this world-class circuit. Forty-one riders entered the indoor arena of El Jadida for the CSI4-W Grand Prix of His Majesty King Mohammed VI*. When the dust settled, 19-year-old Irishman Tim Brennan stood at the top of the podium — watched by H.R.H. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, who shared in the thrill of the competition.

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Royal Presence and Equestrian Passion

The attendance of H.R.H. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan underscored Morocco’s deep royal connection to the equestrian world. After the prizegiving, the Crown Prince stood surrounded by the top five finishers — Tim Brennan, El Ghali Boukaa, Mouda Zeyada, Molly Hughes Bravo, and Mans Thijssen — a moment capturing the sport’s global camaraderie and shared love of horses.A True Test of Skill and Strategy

Belgian course designer Louis Konickx once again created a masterclass of balance between technical precision and smooth flow. The twelve obstacles and fifteen efforts offered no mercy — every pole could mean elimination. “Almost five-star level, just a bit smaller, but truly selective,” Brennan later reflected.

Only five riders out of forty-one went clear in the first round:

Roberto Previtali (ITA)

Molly Hughes Bravo (POR)

Mouda Zeyada (EGY)

Khaled Almobty (KSA)

Tim Brennan (IRL)

The Comeback of Morocco’s El Ghali Boukaa

The second round brought high tension. Eleven riders returned — the five clears plus six fast four-faulters — and Morocco’s El Ghali Boukaa produced a brilliant clear in 42.79 seconds, catapulting from eleventh to second place. His emotional surge delighted the local crowd:

“To qualify last and finish second after having four faults in the first round — I never expected that,” said Boukaa. “Riding in front of the Crown Prince and Moroccan fans is always deeply emotional.”

Brennan’s Composure Seals the Win

Last to go, Tim Brennan stayed ice-cool. Riding Diadema Della Caccia, he opted for safety and precision, taking slightly wider turns — and picked up three time faults, just shy of perfection. Yet it was enough to secure victory by a razor-thin 0.33-second margin.

“I can hardly believe it,” said Brennan. “Maradona has taken me from zero to hero — she owes me nothing. Winning my first 4* Grand Prix here is a dream come true.”

Top 10 – His Majesty King Mohammed VI Grand Prix (CSI4-W, 1.55m)*

1️⃣ Tim Brennan (IRL) – Diadema Della Caccia, 0–3 / 54.67
2️⃣ El Ghali Boukaa (MAR) – A Kyss, 4–0 / 42.79
3️⃣ Mouda Zeyada (EGY) – If Looks Could Kill O.H., 0–4 / 45.38
4️⃣ Molly Hughes Bravo (POR) – HHS Tokyo, 0–4 / 48.62
5️⃣ Mans Thijssen (NED) – Joviality, 4–0 / 49.56
6️⃣ Alexis Goulet (FRA) – Be Hippy TT, 4–0 / 49.80
7️⃣ Leon Thijssen (NED) – Hello, 4–4 / 48.37
8️⃣ Mel Thijssen (NED) – Juice, 4–4 / 48.71
9️⃣ Roberto Previtali (ITA) – I’m Special Mess PS, 0–8 / 49.49
10️⃣ Khaled Almobty (KSA) – Spacecake, 0–8 / 51.67

🏆 Morocco’s Hicham Er-Radi Delivers a Final Home Victory
A masterclass in the “Kebir way” closes the 2025 Morocco Royal Tour

In the CSI1 Province Grand Prix*, three riders advanced to the jump-off — two Moroccans and one Frenchman. France’s Florent Jeannin set a fast clear aboard Chica de Bourguignon Z, but Hicham Er-Radi answered with an even more fluid and faster round aboard Ceika Malouine, a daughter of Quickly de Kreisker, winning by 0.88 seconds.

A student of Abdelkebir Ouaddar since his teenage years, Hicham credited his victory to the legendary Moroccan rider’s teachings:

“I started working for HRH Prince Moulay Abdallah Alaoui when I was 14,” he said. “Kebir taught me how to ride a jump-off — I won today with the ‘Kebir way’.”

Top 5 – CSI1 Province Grand Prix (1.40m Jump-Off)*

1️⃣ Hicham Er-Radi (MAR) – Ceika Malouine, 0–0 / 34.82
2️⃣ Florent Jeannin (FRA) – Chica de Bourguignon Z, 0–0 / 35.76
3️⃣ Mouad Bouya (MAR) – Legend S.A., 0–4 / 36.98
4️⃣ Ali Al Ahrach (MAR) – Imperial d’Euskadi, 3 / 73.72
5️⃣ Youssef Salmeron (MAR) – Quint V/D Kruishoeve, 4 / 63.76

A Glorious Close to the Morocco Royal Tour

With three weeks of elite competition, camaraderie, and passion for horses, the 2025 Morocco Royal Tour once again showcased why Morocco is among the world’s most vibrant equestrian nations. From Rabat to El Jadida, the series blended world-class sport with royal tradition — and ended in triumph for riders young and seasoned alike.

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