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Fès – With the release of tickets for the Moroccan national team’s friendlies against Tunisia (June 6, 2025) and Benin (June 9, 2025) at the Grand Stade de Fès, outrage has erupted among Moroccan fans. Tickets sold out almost instantly on the official platform (Webook.com), only to reappear on the black market at inflated prices—leaving genuine supporters unable to attend and raising serious questions about the efficiency of the e-ticketing system and the crackdown on scalping.
Fans Locked Out, Scalpers Cash In
Thousands of fans reported extreme difficulty securing tickets through the Royal Moroccan Football Federation’s (FRMF) official website and app, with tickets marked as “sold out” within minutes of daily sales opening. The lightning-fast sellouts have fueled suspicions about potential exploitation, enabling scalpers—known locally as “Chnaga”—to resell tickets on social media and around the stadium at exorbitant prices, sometimes triple their face value.
- Official prices: Ranged from 70 DH (Category 3) to 600 DH (VIP stands)
- Black market prices: Soared to 250–300 DH for the cheapest tickets, pricing out many loyal supporters
A Recurring Problem
This isn’t the first time ticketing chaos has marred the Atlas Lions’ matches. Despite the FRMF’s shift to online sales to streamline the process, issues persist. The federation releases tickets in daily batches and requires digital entry via smartphones, but scalpers continue to exploit loopholes, leaving fans frustrated.
One fan told [Media Outlet Name]: “I spent hours refreshing the page, only to see tickets resold on Facebook groups at double the price. This is unacceptable—the FRMF must intervene.” Meanwhile, FRMF sources claim efforts are ongoing to combat scalping and ensure transparency, urging fans to only use official channels.
Calls for Action
Pressure is mounting on the FRMF and authorities to:
- Crack down on black-market sales
- Revise the ticketing system to ensure fair access
- Protect fans from exploitation and preserve the spirit of Moroccan football
As excitement builds for the matches, the focus remains on whether officials will act swiftly to restore trust—or let scalpers keep hijacking the beautiful game.
Source: Fès News
