In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, horse riders fire their gunpowder filled rifles as they take part in Tabourida, a traditional horsemanship show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. Thousands gathered recently in Mansouria, a small town south of the capital Rabat, to attend one of the oldest festivals in Morocco. Nineteen horse troupes came from different parts of the kingdom to celebrate a three-day event that blends courage, skill and tradition. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, horsemen prepare to take part in Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, a troupe charges and hold their rifles as other line up for their turn during Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, kids wash their horses as they are prepared for Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, horsemen dress in ceremonial robes before taking part in Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, children play on horses, after the end of Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, people pray in a tent before the start of Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, a woman cooks couscous for horsemen taking part in Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, a troupe charges and hold their rifles before firing, during Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, Abd El-Aali Al-Farni, 24, a wall painter and decorator, poses for a photo before participating in Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, a horseman waves to the crowd after a successful charge during Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, a troupe charges and fires their rifles during Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, a troupe charges and hold their rifles before firing, during Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, horsemen prepare their horses before taking part in Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)





In this Thursday, August 17, 2017 photo, a troupe charges and fire their rifles during Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in Mansouria, near Casablanca, Morocco. (Photo by Mosa'ab Elshamy/AP Photo)