Morocco’s host teams will play in six cities where stadiums have been renovated or newly built: Marrakech, Agadir, Fez, Tangiers, Rabat, and Casablanca.
In the capital, Rabat, the Moulay Abdellah Complex, the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, and the Al Barid Stadium have been completely rebuilt, while the Olympic Stadium has emerged as one of the major symbols ofthis edition.
All eyes will be on the new Moulay Abdellah Complex, an architectural marvel and a symbol of this AFCON.
Rebuilt in a record time of 18 months, according to the highest standards and with a budget exceeding 3 billion dirhams, this stadium, the new home of the Atlas Lions, was inaugurated by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan on September 4, 2025, marking a decisive turning point in the history of Moroccan sports infrastructure.
In addition to its 68,700 seats, making it the largest stadium in the country, its modern and elegant design reflects Moroccan identity.
From its facade adorned with panels inspired by palm leaves to its red seats, its beauty illuminates the city of Rabat.This complex is equipped with a hybrid natural grass pitch using cutting-edge technology that combines natural grass and synthetic fibers, a first in Africa. In addition to its unprecedented capacity, the Moulay Abdellah Complex, located just seven kilometers from the centre of Rabat, also boasts exceptional facilities: four locker rooms, 110 VVIP and VIP boxes, five lounges with 5,400 seats, a press box with over 1,800 seats, and a space reserved for people with reduced mobility.
The stadium will host the Morocco-Comoros match on December 21 at 8:00 PM, the Morocco-Mali match on December 26 at 1:00 PM, and the Zambia-Morocco match on December 29 at 6:30 PM during the group stage.
PM.The newly rebuilt Moulay El Hassan Stadium, located in the heart of the El Nahda district, was inaugurated on November 13, 2025, for the first semi-final of the African playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Nigeria and Gabon.Spanning nearly 3 hectares, the Moulay El Hassan Stadium can accommodate 22,000 spectators in conditions meeting CAF and FIFA international standards.
The total cost of its renovation is estimated at 800 million dirhams.
The Moulay El Hassan Stadium will host the group stage matches between Algeria vs. Sudan on December 24 at 4:00 PM, Algeria vs. Burkina Faso on December 28 at 6:30 PM, and Equatorial Guinea vs. Algeria on December 31 at 5:00 PM, as well as a Round of 16 match on January 6 at 5:00 PM.
Rabat’s Al Barid Stadium
It has also been completely renovated in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This stadium was inaugurated on November 13, 2025, for the Cameroon-DR Congo match, part of the semi-finals of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup.
with its blue and white seats, as well as its pristine and smooth pitch. With a capacity of 18,500 spectators, it meets the standards set by CAF.Al Barid Stadium has been made available to CAF to host the DR Congo-Benin match on December 23 at 1:30 p.m., Uganda-Tanzania on December 27 at 6:30 p.m., and Botswana-DR Congo on December 30 at 8:00 p.m., during the group stage, and a Round of 16 match on January 4 at
8:00 p.m.
match on December 23 at 9 p.m., Benin-Botswana on December 27 at 1:30 p.m., and Tanzania-Tunisia on December 30 at 5 P.M., in the group stage.In Casablanca, the Mohammed V Complex underwent renovations that lasted approximately a year to be fully prepared for the tournament.
It is one of the most legendary venues in Moroccan football and the home of two major Moroccan teams, Wydad and Raja.
During the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca will host the following group stage matches: Mali vs. Zambia (December 22 at 3 P.M.), Burkina Faso vs. Equatorial Guinea (December 24 at 1:30 P.M.), Zambia vs. Comoros (December 26 at 6:30 p.m.), Equatorial Guinea vs. Sudan (December 28 at 4 P.M.), Comoros vs. Mali (December 29 at 8 P.M.), and Sudan vs. Burkina Faso (December 31 at 5 P.M.).
A Round of 16 match will be held on January 3 at 8 p.m., and the third-place match (or classification match) will take place on January 17 at 5 P.M.
The Grand Stadium of Tangier, a true marvel now boasting 75,000 seats and dazzling the city’s skyline since its inauguration on November 14, 2025, will host the following group stage matches during the tournament: Senegal vs. Botswana on December 23 at 4:00 PM, Senegal vs. DR Congo on December 27 at 4:00 PM, and Benin vs. Senegal on December 30 at 8:00 PM. It will also host a Round of 16 match on January 3 at 5:00 PM, a quarter-final on January 9 at 5:00 PM, and a semi-final on January 14 at 6:00 PM.
The Grand Stadium of Agadir, with a capacity of 45,480 seats, is also available to African teams. This stadium has undergone an initial phase of renovation, estimated at 450 million dirhams, and is slated for a second phase, with a colossal budget of nearly 2.5 billion dirhams, after the competition, in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted with Spain and Portugal.
The Grand Stadium of Agadir was inaugurated on the occasion of the friendly match between the Atlas Lionesses and Banyana Banyana of South Africa on December 2, 2025. During this Africa Cup of Nations, it will host the following group stage matches: Egypt vs. Zimbabwe on December 22 at 9 P.M., Cameroon vs. Gabon on December 24 at 9 P.M., Egypt vs. South Africa on December 26 at 4 P.M., Gabon vs. Mozambique on December 28 at 1:30 P.M., Angola vs. Egypt on December 29 at 5 P.M., and Mozambique vs. Cameroon on December 31 at 8 p.m., followed by a Round of 16 match on January 5 at 5 P.M. and a quarter-final on January 10 at 8 P.M.
Next is the Grand Stade de Marrakech, which underwent an initial phase of renovation estimated at 400 million dirhams in preparation for the continental sporting event, before a further phase of work planned before the Morocco-Iberia World Cup.
Currently, it has a capacity of 45,240 seats and was inaugurated after its renovation on November 28, 2025, with a friendly match between the Atlas Lionesses and the Burkina Faso Women’s Stallions.
Originally inaugurated in 2011, it hosted the FIFA Club World Cups in 2013 and 2014, the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the CAF Women’s Pre-Olympic Tournament in 2024 (including the first leg of the second round between Morocco and Namibia, which ended 0-2), and the qualifiers for the 2012, 2013, and 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2014 and 2018 World Cups.
Zimbabwe on December 26 at 1:30 PM, Ivory Coast vs. Cameroon on December 28 at 9:00 PM, and Zimbabwe vs. South Africa on December 29 at 5 P.M., and Gabon-Ivory Coast on December 31 at 8 P.M. in the group stage, followed by a round of 16 match on January 6 at 8 P.M., and a quarter-final on January 10 at 5 P.M.In addition to all these facilities, there is the Grand Stadium of Fez, which has undergone a major renovation at a cost of approximately 600 million dirhams.
December 29 at 5:00 PM, as well as a Round of 16 match on January 5 at 8:00 PM.From December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, these nine exceptional stadiums, spread across six cities in the kingdom, will attract fans from around the world for Africa’s premier football showpiece.AK/Sf/fss/as/APA