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Morocco is preparing to add roughly 60,000 hotel beds, about 20% of its current capacity, as it prepares its tourism infrastructure ahead of co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, according to Reuters. Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor said the kingdom sees the tournament less as a finish line than “an accelerator” for the development of the hospitality […]
“Morocco has successfully invested in young talent, modern infrastructure, training centers, and facilities that meet international standards, such as the Mohammed VI Football Academy. The results on the field clearly show that this model works,” Morocco’s ambassador to Washington Youssef Amrani. The remarks were made during a panel discussion organized by the American think tank […]
Casablanca’s public transport authority, Casa Transport, has issued an international tender to update the city’s Urban Mobility Plan as part of an eight‑month strategic study designed to map out an integrated transport vision through 2030. The move comes as Morocco’s economic capital prepares for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co‑host with Spain […]
Morocco is pressing ahead with a broad airport modernization program, including terminal expansions, digitalization and new transport links, as it prepares for rising air traffic driven by an increase in tourists ahead of the 2030 World Cup it will co-host. A new railway station will also be built to connect Casablanca’s main airport terminal directly […]
Morocco’s football federation said it will file formal complaints with FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following Senegal’s walk‑off during Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, an unprecedented incident that overshadowed the West Africans’ 1–0 extra‑time victory. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said the Senegal team’s withdrawal from the pitch, triggered by […]
Morocco’s successful staging of the Africa Cup of Nations has bolstered its bid to co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain, said the Independent daily. The smooth running of the 24-team tournament, underpinned by impressive stadiums, efficient transport, and robust tourism infrastructure, confirms the North African nation’s capacity for hosting the global spectacle […]
Afcon 2025 success, a showcase for Morocco’s 2030 World Cup readinessMorocco’s staging of the continent’s most successful African Cup of Nations has demonstrated the readiness of the country for the World Cup and showcased its world-class stadiums and infrastructure. The tournament has served as a large‑scale rehearsal for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, revealing a […]
Morocco’s tourism sector is poised to approach 20 million visitors by year-end 2025 while surpassing 120 billion dirhams in revenue—a target originally set for 2026—according to Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor. Speaking with local media, Ammor attributed the accelerated growth to multiple factors, including international tourism’s post-pandemic recovery and Morocco’s elevated profile following the 2022 World […]
Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, took part, on Thursday in New York, in a meeting of the international Football federation (FIFA) dedicated to preparations of the 2030 World Cup, co-organized by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. The meeting, held at the request of FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, was attended by the Prime Minister of […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has pledged continued support for Morocco’s ambitious sustainable infrastructure plans ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing governance, inclusion, and climate adaptation as key pillars of development. Speaking at the “2030 World Cup, World Climate” event at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, EBRD Vice-President Mark Bowman […]