The Grand Stade de Marrakech will remove its athletics track and increase capacity to 46,000 seats as part of Morocco’s preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The stadium will close during renovation works aimed at meeting FIFA’s strict technical standards.

Morocco has committed more than MAD 209 million to upgrade the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat as part of its 2025 AFCON and 2030 World Cup hosting push, a tangible investment that speaks to ambition, legacy and African football’s future.