On another leg of their tour of Moroccan cities in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit and President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Fouzi Lekjaa stopped in the kingdom’s “bride of the north,” Tangier, to review the progress the city is making.
Thursday’s meeting evaluated key infrastructure developments related to training and football facilities, with a focus on stadiums, transportation, accommodation, connectivity, and human resources, ensuring alignment with FIFA standards, which is crucial for the success of the world’s biggest football event.
Tangier has already expanded its Grand Stadium and Ibn Battouta Airport, has made improvements to Tanger Med and Tanger City ports, and has extended railway lines to neighboring regions.
Additional enhancements include upgrades to roadways, enhancements to parking facilities near the stadium, increased hotel capacity, and a vocational training program to prepare a skilled workforce.
“Over the past 25 years, Tangier has undergone a significant transformation, largely due to major projects and an integrated vision to transform the city into a modern metropolis,” Laftit said. He emphasized the importance of meeting the planned deadlines.
Lekjaa urged all stakeholders to collaborate to finalize preparations, highlighting Tangier’s rich history and cultural heritage.
The meeting was another in the series of progress reviews that have already been held in Rabat, Agadir, Fez, and Casablanca. The next stop is Morocco’s Red City, Marrakech.