The modernization works of Marrakech’s Grand Stadium are accelerating ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The first phase of this mega-project is about to be entrusted to local operators for a complete restructuring of the infrastructure.
The National Agency for Public Equipment (ANEP) has officially launched a massive call for tenders for the restructuring of the Grand Stadium of Marrakech . This vast modernization project aims primarily to bring the infrastructure up to FIFA’s demanding standards.
The Marrakech Court of Appeal has reduced the sentences of two Algerian supporters convicted following the 2025 Africa Cup. They were prosecuted for outrage to national symbols and offensive remarks filmed in the stands of the Grand Stadium.
The Grand Stadium of Marrakech will close its doors this week to begin a major restructuring ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The project includes removing the athletics track and increasing the venue’s capacity.
An Algerian supporter has been sentenced by the Marrakech court to eight months in prison. He is accused of tearing up banknotes during the football match between Algeria and Nigeria.
The Disciplinary Commission of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a series of sanctions on the Algerian Football Federation , following the incidents that occurred during the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Algeria and Nigeria. These measures follow the match played on January 10, 2026 at the Marrakech stadium, marked by various breaches of the regulations of the governing body of African football.
An Algerian national was apprehended on Saturday near the Grand Stadium of Marrakech. He was attempting to enter the stands of the 2025 CAN with a t-shirt displaying prohibited political symbols.
The quarter-final between Algeria and Nigeria ended in total confusion in Marrakech. While the pitch delivered its verdict with a logical victory for the Super Eagles (2-0), the post-match was marked by strong tensions between the actors of the match and even within the media zone.
The Moroccan women’s national football team won 2-0 against Namibia. This victory, obtained at the large stadium in Marrakech on Thursday, is part of the qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
This Thursday, the women’s football team will play its match against Namibia as part of the qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics. A first for the new Spanish coach Jorge Vilda Rodriguez.
The 7th edition of the international para-athletics meeting, the Grand Prix Moulay El Hassan, ended last Saturday after three days of intense competition at the Grand Stade de Marrakech. Morocco shone on its own ground by winning 39 medals (16 gold, 13 silver and 10 bronze), allowing it to maintain its position as leader in the overall ranking.
Morocco is once again being solicited to host 7 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers, Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech and Agadir are preparing to host these matches.