Casablanca's Mohammed V Sports Complex To Open Its Doors After Significant Renovation On Saturday Evening

Rabat, April 14 (TNA) Casablanca's Mohammed V Sports Complex, which has undergone a significant renovation project, will open its doors on Saturday evening (8:00 p.m.) for the derby between Wydad and Raja, for the 26th matchday of the Botola Pro D1 "Inwi" football championship.

The redevelopment project for this legendary stadium in the economic capital is part of the stadium upgrade program in preparation for hosting upcoming major sporting events, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The work, which began in March 2024 and was completed in March 2025, consisted, according to data from the National Agency for Public Equipment (ANEP), of replacing the 45,000 seats in this national football temple, upgrading the press box, the sound system, the surveillance system, and the access control system.

The work also included the development of four locker rooms and warm-up rooms, the creation of the mixed zone and the new central tunnel for players, the replacement of the pitch (hybrid, latest generation), the renovation of the athletics track, the upgrading of the lighting, and the replacement of the advertising screens.

The work also included the construction of a building to regulate and completely separate the various traffic flows, the development of a new access ramp for players' buses, the VIP and VVIP parking, and the TV compound.

The work also included the development of the VIP and media lounges, the construction of the new conference room, the creation of dressing rooms, the upgrade of the restrooms, refreshment areas, and public infirmaries, in addition to increasing the number of doors and access control. Outside the stadium, the work consisted of renovating the sidewalks and green spaces, upgrading the exterior lighting, repairing the fence, and upgrading the annexe.

Officially inaugurated in 1955, the Mohammed V Sports Complex has hosted the largest sporting events and tournaments in the Kingdom. As a true land of sport and athletes, Morocco is increasingly establishing itself as a leader in the sporting field, not only in Africa but also internationally.

Indeed, Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, is pursuing a highly ambitious policy of developing its sports infrastructure as part of its preparations for hosting the 2025 African Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup, which it co-hosted with Spain and Portugal. This proactive policy aims to meet the international standards required by FIFA and CAF while consolidating the Kingdom's position as a continental, regional, and global sports hub.

In this regard, Morocco continues to invest heavily in its sports infrastructure to host major international events such as the Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. Thus, numerous stadiums, sports complexes, and training facilities are currently under construction or renovation to meet the most demanding international standards.

These include the construction of the Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, the reconstruction of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, and the expansion and upgrading of the Grand Stade de Tangier, in accordance with FIFA specifications. Ongoing work also involves the rehabilitation of the major stadiums in Fez, Marrakech, and Agadir, to bring them into compliance, initially with the CAF specifications, and then, in a second phase, with the FIFA specifications. Studies for this second phase have been completed, and work will begin immediately after the 2025 AFCON.