The 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, is set to introduce a historic organizational milestone: the establishment of 24 official base camps, one for each participating national team.
This unprecedented initiative represents a major leap forward in African football logistics, aiming to provide optimal preparation conditions while ensuring sporting fairness and operational efficiency throughout the tournament.
A first in AFCON history
For the first time ever, every team competing at AFCON will benefit from an officially designated base camp combining dedicated accommodation and exclusive training facilities. These camps are strategically distributed across Morocco’s host cities and were selected according to strict criteria set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The selection standards focused on infrastructure quality, security, accessibility and proximity to match venues, reflecting Morocco’s ambition to align AFCON with the highest international tournament standards.
Official distribution of base camps by host city
Rabat
- Morocco – Mohammed VI Football Complex
- Tunisia – The View Hotel
- Uganda – Le Caroussel
- Tanzania – Fairmont
- DR Congo – Conrad Rabat Arzana
- Benin – Tour Hassan
- Botswana – Dawliz
- Algeria – Rabat Marriott
Casablanca
- Mali – Barceló Anfa
- Zambia – Sofitel Tour Blanche
- Comoros – Radisson Blu
- Burkina Faso – Le Casablanca
- Equatorial Guinea – Casa Marriott
- Sudan – Marriott Courtyard
Agadir / Taghazout
- Egypt – Fairmont Taghazout Bay
- Cameroon – Hyatt Regency Taghazout
- Gabon – Hyatt Place Taghazout Bay
- Mozambique – Hilton Taghazout Bay
Marrakech
- South Africa – Four Seasons
- Angola – Fairmont
- Zimbabwe – Sofitel
- Ivory Coast – Hyatt Park
Fes
- Nigeria – Sahrai Hotel
Tangier
- Senegal – Fairmont
A showcase of Morocco’s organizational ambition
The deployment of 24 official base camps highlights Morocco’s determination to deliver a benchmark edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. Beyond stadiums, the tournament mobilizes a wide ecosystem of modern sports complexes, high-end hotels and professional training centers, contributing to sustainable territorial development.
This approach reflects a broader vision to modernize African football, inspired by the operational models of major global competitions. By professionalizing preparation conditions, Morocco and CAF aim to enhance the tournament’s credibility, international appeal and overall sporting integrity.
A defining edition for African football
As the countdown to kickoff begins, the base camp system stands as a powerful symbol of a more structured, equitable and forward-looking AFCON. With every team benefiting from dedicated facilities, AFCON 2025 in Morocco is poised to be not only a celebration of African football, but a turning point in the competition’s history.
Source: Medi1news
