What was meant to be a celebration of the reopening of Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium—commonly known as “Donor”—has quickly turned into a wave of public outrage, after widespread vandalism was reported following one of the first matches hosted at the renovated venue.
Photos and videos shared by activists and civil society actors reveal significant damage to seats, restrooms, and various facilities inside the stadium, despite the recent refurbishments it underwent as part of efforts to upgrade infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco is set to co-host.
The scenes sparked deep concern among citizens, with many questioning the sense of responsibility among certain fans and the capacity of authorities to enforce order and preserve public property.
In posts widely circulated online, voices from civil society expressed frustration:
“Is this the mentality we’re bringing to the 2030 World Cup? If we can’t maintain one stadium, how will we manage an entire global tournament?”
The incident reignites a recurring debate about the culture of public property preservation, the need for better crowd management, and the importance of civic education alongside infrastructure investments.
source : fes news media