Morocco allocated more than MAD 2.88 billion to enhance sports facilities, support federations, and organize sporting events in 2023, as detailed in the 2025 Finance Bill.
This increased spending on sports infrastructure and events reflects the country’s preparations to host major international tournaments in the coming years, including the bid to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, and the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The majority of the funding was directed through the National Fund for Sports Development, aimed at modernizing and upgrading key sports infrastructure nationwide.
The government emphasized that these enhancements are crucial to meeting the stringent standards set by international football governing bodies and ensuring the successful hosting of prestigious events.
In addition to high-profile upgrades, Morocco’s commitment extends to grassroots development, focusing on the construction of neighborhood sports facilities. While the exact costs for this initiative were not disclosed, the Finance Bill noted that over 1,855 neighborhood pitches have been constructed across the country, significantly increasing access to sports for local communities.
The National Fund for Sports Development has seen substantial growth, with expenditures rising by an average of 60.31% annually from 2021 to 2023. During the same period, the fund’s revenue increased by 48.66%.
Morocco also earmarked nearly MAD 371.21 million in 2023 for organizing and participating in various sporting events, including the FIFA Club World Cup, the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, and the Confederation of African Football Awards. Notably, the country hosted the Mohammed VI Athletics Grand Prix and the World School Football Championship.
Additionally, MAD 515.71 million was allocated to fund sports federations and associations in 2023. This funding was distributed through performance-based contracts between the Ministry of National Education and the Royal Moroccan Sports Federation, along with partnership agreements to manage these federations.
The subsidies provided by the Ministry serve as the primary funding source for the federations’ activities.
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