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 of British nationality and Algerian origin was arrested at Mohammed V airport after being filmed tearing up Moroccan banknotes during the Nigeria-Algeria quarter-final match at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech. This gesture, which went viral, sparked strong indignation on social media.
As the Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in the Kingdom, the quality of sports facilities impresses observers . These architectural gems are the result of the expertise of a qualified Moroccan workforce, whose preservation and enhancement have now become a strategic national issue in the face of the risk of brain drain.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) is seriously considering authorizing the return of the public to the stadiums. It was in March 2020 that the FRMF had announced the suspension of all football competitions following the lockdown that was imposed in Morocco, but also around the world, to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.