فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Casablanca: The Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, revamped as part of a massive renovation project, is preparing to reopen its doors today, Saturday, at 8 PM, on the occasion of the highly anticipated derby match between Raja Club Athletic and their rival Wydad Athletic Club, for the 26th round of the Moroccan Professional League “Botola Pro Inwi.”
The renovation project of this legendary stadium in the economic capital is part of a broader program to upgrade stadiums in preparation for hosting major upcoming sporting events, notably the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025.
According to data from the National Agency for Public Facilities (ANEP), the renovation work, which began in March 2024 and was completed in March 2025, included the replacement of 45,000 seats in this national football landmark, as well as the modernization of the press box, the sound system, video surveillance, and access control systems.
The work also involved the refurbishment and equipping of four new changing rooms, the modernization of warm-up rooms for players, the creation of a modern mixed zone, the construction of a new and equipped central tunnel for player access to the pitch, the replacement of the turf with a new generation hybrid grass, the renovation of the athletics track surrounding the stadium, the complete upgrade of the lighting system, and the replacement of advertising screens with modern ones.
The project further included the construction of a new building to organize and separate the various flows of spectators, players, and officials, the construction of a new ramp specifically for team buses, the creation of a VIP parking area, and the building of a comprehensive television compound.
The upgrade also encompassed the fitting out of VIP and media lounges with the latest technologies, the construction of a new, fully equipped press conference room, the creation of new changing rooms with international standards, a comprehensive modernization of sanitary facilities, the establishment of a modern cafeteria, and equipped general medical units, in addition to increasing the number of gates and upgrading access control systems to facilitate the movement of fans.
Outside the stadium, the work included the repair of sidewalks and surrounding green spaces, a complete upgrade of the external lighting system, the repair of the outer fence, and the development of the annex area of the stadium.
The Mohammed V Sports Complex, officially opened in 1955, has always been the stage for the largest sporting events and championships hosted by the Kingdom. These modern facilities reaffirm Morocco’s status as a leading nation in the field of sports and athletes at both the African and international levels. Under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Kingdom is pursuing a highly ambitious policy to develop its sports infrastructure in preparation for hosting AFCON 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2030, which will be jointly organized with Spain and Portugal.
This proactive policy aims to meet the stringent international standards required by FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), while strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a prominent continental, regional, and global sports hub.
Work is currently underway to build and modernize numerous stadiums, sports complexes, and training facilities across the Kingdom to meet the most demanding international standards.
This also includes the construction project of the new Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, the comprehensive reconstruction of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, and the expansion and modernization of the Grand Stade de Tanger in accordance with FIFA specifications.
Furthermore, work is progressing rapidly to modernize the main stadiums in the cities of Fez, Marrakech, and Agadir, first to align them with CAF’s specifications and secondly to meet FIFA’s requirements. For this second phase, technical studies have been completed, and work is scheduled to begin immediately after the conclusion of AFCON 2025.
Finally, work is also underway on the reconstruction of the Al-Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in the capital Rabat.
