Morocco is pressing ahead with preparations to ensure a flawless execution of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Spanish newspaper La Razón reported on Thursday.
The newspaper highlighted that the Atlas Lions’ historic performance during matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar had sparked new hope and boosted national pride, inspiring football fans across Morocco.
It also noted Morocco’s firm commitment to meeting the challenge of hosting the global tournament under optimal conditions, thereby strengthening its international reputation.
La Razón reported that Morocco is “accelerating its preparations by upgrading sports infrastructure, improving transportation systems, and enhancing human resource training, all within an ambitious and innovative development plan.”
The news outlet spotlighted the construction of the Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, which will be the largest venue for the tournament, with a seating capacity of 115,000 spectators. It added that major stadiums in Rabat, Tangier, Fes, Agadir, and Marrakech are being renovated and modernized to meet international standards.
The Spanish newspaper also commended Morocco’s efforts to upgrade its transportation network, particularly by extending the high-speed rail line to Marrakech and modernizing road infrastructure in Casablanca, the country’s economic hub.
In the area of healthcare, La Razón noted that Morocco is building the largest hospital center in Africa, in the capitl of Rabat. Expansions of the country’s major airports are also underway to increase their capacity for international visitors.
The newspaper noted that Morocco had achieved a record-breaking 17.4 million tourists in 2024, underscoring the country’s growing appeal and its determination to become Africa’s top tourist destination by 2030.
La Razón pointed out that even before the 2030 World Cup, Morocco will be hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be “a comprehensive and practical test of the nation’s ability to organize major international events.”