Mohammed VI personally supervises the preparations for the 2030 World Cup
As the host and co-organiser of the 2030 World Cup together with Spain and Portugal, Morocco has continued to make progress in the construction and development of the country's main economic centres.
According to the Spanish edition of Forbes magazine, the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, is overseeing the establishment of a specialised central and regional team to lead the major projects related to the 2030 World Cup.
The World Cup is more than a sporting event; it is a catalyst for economic growth, an opportunity to renovate infrastructures and a boost for tourism and the country's social development. According to the Forbes report, one of Mohammed VI's objectives is to ensure that the hosting and organisation of the competition sets a model for future hosts to follow.
Turning the event into a lever for national development and territorial cohesion, the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, has selected Mohammed El Yaacoubi, governor of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra; Mohamed Mehidiya, governor of the Casablanca-Settat region; Said Amazazi, governor of the Souss-Massa region; Benhayoun Jalal, prefect of the Nouaceur region; and Mohamed Alami Oudan, governor of Chefaouen; together with Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and president of the World Cup Committee, to ensure the total success of the event.
This direct control by the Moroccan monarch over the preparations is a clear indicator of the relevance of the project in the strategic agenda of the North African country. Important cities such as Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Fez and Tangiers are undergoing significant changes under the direct control of the Royal Commission. However, smaller cities, but with great cultural significance, are also benefitting from the economic dynamism that the World Cup brings.
In addition to the restoration and refurbishment of the stadiums that will form part of the tournament, the main focus of expenditure and investment that the Alaouite Executive is implementing is evident in the investments made in infrastructure, from high-speed train lines and the widening of roads and airports, to the modernisation of hotel and sports facilities according to FIFA requirements.
Among the main players in whom the King has placed his trust for the organisation of the World Cup is Mohamed Yacoubi, governor of the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region, one of the most important diplomats in port matters in recent years.
