On April 13, Accra time, Casablanca's refurbished Mohammed V Stadium made its comeback during the match between Wydad and Raja for Matchday 26 of the Botola Pro D1 "Inwi" soccer league. The venue recently completed significant renovations aimed at enhancing its facilities.
The renovation initiative for this iconic stadium located in the financial hub forms part of an overall plan to improve stadiums ahead of significant sports tournaments such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 World Cup.
The project, initiated in March 2024 and concluded in March 2025, involved replacing all 45,000 seating units within this iconic national stadium, as reported by the National Agency for Public Equipment (ANEP). The upgrades also included enhancements to the press area, audio systems, video monitoring facilities, and security checkpoints.
This project encompassed the construction of four adaptable locker rooms along with warm-up areas, as well as setting up a mixed zone and a brand-new central passage for athletes. Additionally, it involved replacing the playing field with one featuring state-of-the-art hybrid turf technology, revamping the running track, enhancing the illumination system, and substituting the advertisement displays.
This project encompassed the erection of a structure designed to manage and entirely isolate different streams of traffic, as well as the creation of an updated entrance ramp specifically for player buses. Additionally, it involved planning dedicated areas for both regular VIPs and very important VIPs to park their vehicles, along with setting up facilities for television crews.
This project encompassed the enhancement of VIP and media lounges, the establishment of a new conference room, the setting up of dressing rooms, the modernization of washrooms, relaxation zones, and public clinics, along with expanding the count of entry points and security checkpoints.
Outside the stadium, the work consisted of resurfacing the sidewalks and green spaces, upgrading the exterior lighting, repairing the fencing, and upgrading the annex.
Opened officially in 1955, the Mohammed V Sports Complex has been the venue for numerous major sports events and championships within the country. The nation continues to solidify its position as a prominent force in athletics, extending beyond Africa to gain international recognition.
Certainly, Morocco, led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is implementing an exceptionally ambitious strategy to enhance its sporting facilities as part of its preparation for staging the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and sharing the responsibility of organizing the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
This forward-looking strategy seeks to align with the international criteria set by FIFA and CAF, reinforcing the Kingdom's role as a pivotal center for sports at both the African continent level and globally. To achieve this vision, Morocco persists in significant investments in its sporting facilities, aiming to attract prestigious tournaments like the Africa Cup of Nations and potentially secure hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup.
Therefore, many stadiums, sports complexes, and training centers are presently being built or upgraded to adhere to stringent global benchmarks.
This encompasses building the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, rebuilding the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, as well as expanding and enhancing the Grand Stade de Tangier according to FIFA standards.
The continuous efforts include the refurbishment of key stadiums in Fez, Marrakesh, and Agadir, ensuring they meet initial standards set by CAF. Subsequently, during the next stage, these venues will be brought up to FIFA’s requirements. The plans for this latter phase have been finalized, and construction activities are scheduled to start right after the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Lastly, continuing efforts include the rebuilding of both the Al Barid Stadium and the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Stadium located in Rabat.
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