Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum flies to Rabat ahead of Morocco's royal equestrian festival

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum flew from Dubai International Airport to Rabat-Salé Airport on June 3, 2026, a 7-hour 38-minute journey aboard his Boeing 747-422, tail number A6-MMM. The flight arrives in the Moroccan capital as the country prepares for the annual Tbourida festival, a traditional equestrian event that draws royal patrons and international breeders, per coverage by Morocco World News this week.

The trip coincides with the Sheikh's long-standing role as the founder of Godolphin, the world's largest thoroughbred racing stable, and his personal interest in Arabian horse breeding — Morocco is a key hub for the breed. Rabat also hosts the Royal Guard's stables, which the Sheikh has visited during past diplomatic and equestrian tours, as noted by the UAE's state news agency WAM.

This flight follows a pattern of international movement: recent flights show Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's aircraft traveling between Newmarket, Kentucky, and the Bahamas in late May, consistent with the Godolphin stable's racing and breeding calendar across Europe and North America. The Rabat stop adds a North African leg to a busy global circuit.