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IMF approves $496 million for Morocco's economic resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the approval of a $496 million disbursement to Morocco under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility arrangement. This marks the third tranche of funding, bringing the total disbursed to approximately $1.24 billion. The announcement highlights Morocco's......

World Bank backs Morocco’s FIFA 2030 World Cup preparations

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Morocco in its preparations for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Ousmane Dione, the institution’s vice president for the Middle East and North Africa, made this declaration during a meeting on Wednesday with Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s......

Morocco introduces world fans championship to showcase supporter creativity

Hicham El Marbouh, Project Manager of the Sports Club Association, has announced the launch of the World Fans Championship, a unique sports series being hosted in Morocco for the first time. This groundbreaking event, also a global first, will take place from March to June. Speaking about the championship,......

Spain and Morocco strengthen economic ties ahead of 2030 World Cup

Spain's Secretary of State for Trade, Amparo López Senovilla, has concluded a successful two-day official visit to Morocco, focused on enhancing commercial cooperation between the two nations in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. During her visits to Casablanca and Rabat, López......

Simplifying Travel for Fans at the 2030 World Cup: The Fan Card Initiative

As part of the preparations for the 2030 World Cup, the host countries are exploring ways to simplify fan travel between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. One key proposal being considered is the creation of a "Fan Card," which would allow accredited supporters to move freely between the three......

World Cup 2030: Morocco, Spain, and Portugal Strengthen Coordination Efforts

The football federations of Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are taking steps to unify their efforts in organizing the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Tuesday the establishment of joint commissions aimed at ensuring seamless collaboration among the three host......

Morocco's tourism surge: A 2024 growth story

Morocco is making headlines in the tourism world, as German daily Münchner Merkur reports a significant rise in international visitors to the Kingdom. In 2024, Morocco welcomed 17.4 million tourists, marking a remarkable 20% increase in arrivals compared to previous years. This surge positions Morocco......

Tangier ramps up infrastructure upgrades for AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2030

City addresses FIFA’s low ratings with ambitious transport and accommodation plans Tangier, Morocco, is accelerating its infrastructure development plans in preparation for hosting two major international sporting events: the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The......

Strengthening infrastructure in Casablanca-Settat for CAN 2025 and World Cup 2030

In a recent session, the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council unanimously approved 50 points on its agenda, including agreements aimed at reinforcing infrastructure in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The session was led by the council president, Abdellatif......