Overview

• Morocco officially opened the 68,700-seat Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, hosting an international match to mark the launch.
• The venue features a hybrid pitch, full roofing with individual seating, 110 VIP/VVIP boxes, accessibility upgrades, modern media areas, and parking for about 5,200 vehicles.
• The stadium is slated to stage games for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and to serve as a Moroccan host site for the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal.
• In Marrakech, an initial 400-million-dirham upgrade is complete, with a second phase planned to remove the track, add a roofed tier, and expand capacity to 46,000 by 2028.
• Transport plans include a proposed 430-km high-speed rail link between Marrakech and Kenitra targeted for late 2029, with officials reporting more than 70% of FIFA-required facilities already in place.