فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Fez is preparing to be one of the Moroccan host cities for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly organized by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. The Fez Stadium has been selected as one of the main venues to host matches during the tournament. Available information indicates major infrastructure development projects in the city, particularly the renovation of stadiums and improvement of roads and connectivity between sports facilities, aiming to prepare Fez for welcoming fans and participating teams.
However, the allocation of more than 500 million Moroccan centimes (approximately 50 million dirhams or 5 million USD) for the creation of a fan zone in Fez has not been officially confirmed, despite mentions in some unofficial sources. Financial details related to fan zones remain unclear in official reports, which focus more on investments in stadiums and road networks, such as the allocation of 1.78 billion dirhams to improve road links to the Fez sports complex.
Current preparations include upgrading the Fez Stadium, which has a capacity of 45,000 spectators, alongside other development projects aimed at enhancing the city’s sports and tourism infrastructure. Efforts are also underway to expand Fez-Saïss Airport and improve transportation networks to accommodate the large influx of visitors expected during the tournament.
In previous tournaments, Moroccan cities like Casablanca established fan zones during the 2022 World Cup, and similar zones are expected to be created in the host cities for the 2030 World Cup. However, details regarding budgets and organization have yet to be announced.
Economically, hosting the World Cup is expected to boost Fez’s local economy by creating jobs and stimulating tourism, supported by substantial investments amounting to tens of billions of dirhams allocated to stadium development, transportation, and organizational services.
In conclusion, although Fez is part of the 2030 World Cup hosting plan, the official confirmation of allocating more than 500 million centimes for a fan zone has not yet been made. It is advisable to follow official sources for accurate updates on the project’s progress.
