Tag: Morocco


Planned Morocco venue pièce de résistance

First images of new Casablanca stadium revealed

The first images and mockup of the planned Grand Stade de Casablanca in Casablanca, Morocco were unbolted during a meeting held in Casablanca recently to discuss the region’s preparations for Morocco’s joint 2030 World Cup bid with Portugal and Spain. ‘LE MATiN.ma’ stated that the above... » Read more


Tender launched for Rabat stadium revamp

Tender launched for Morocco stadium

Morocco’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has issued a tender to select a company to rebuild Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Tender Impulse said. The stadium has a capacity of 12,000 seats but this is set to increase to 22,000 as a result of the reconstruction which will see the removal of... » Read more


Oualalou Group wins Casablanca contest

Grand Stade of Casablanca architects unveiled

A group led by architect Tarik Oualalou has won the architectural competition for the design of the future Grand Stade de Casablanca in Morocco. The winning group is led by the Moroccan architect Oualalou, with the eminent design firm Populous (Kansas City, US), ME Engineers Limited (global... » Read more


Morocco gets FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

FIFA awards tournaments

Morocco will become the first African nation to stage the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after it was awarded multi-year hosting rights by the FIFA Council. The North African country will organise the new annual, expanded tournament every year between 2025 and 2029. FIFA President Gianni... » Read more


Pick of litter design firms for Morocco venue

Grand Stade de Casablanca seven groups pitching

Seven groups have been shortlisted for the design of the Grand Stade de Casablanca, which will cost nearly five billion dirhams. ‘dayFREURO’ stated that in the end, seven groups were selected during the first phase of the architectural competition for the Grand Stade de Casablanca. They were... » Read more


Morocco roll up sleeves for FIFA 2030 show

Morocco to build 1 new stadium renovating 6 others

Morocco plans to build a large stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, and upgrade six others in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, the Prime Minister’s Office said recently. ‘REUTERS’ stated that a deal was signed in this regard between the Government and the State-owned Deposit... » Read more


Morocco lands 2025 AFCON extraordinaire

Morocco Africa Cup of Nations 2025 News

Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced. ‘BBC’ stated that a joint East African bid from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania has also won the rights to hold the 2027 tournament. The Africa Cup of Nations, sometimes referred to... » Read more


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