WAFCON 2024 : The six stadiums hosting matches in Morocco
The venues include the brand-new Olympic Stadium in Rabat, El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Larbi Zaouli and Père Jégo Stadiums in Casablanca, the Honor Stadium in Oujda, and the Municipal Stadium in Berkane. These stadiums will host top African teams vying for the continent's most prestigious women's football trophy.
Rabat's Olympic Stadium, a major addition to Morocco's sports infrastructure, will stage six key matches, including the opening game between Morocco and Zambia and the tournament's grand final. With a 21,000-seat capacity, natural grass, VIP sections, and modern media facilities, it meets international standards and has been praised by CAF.
El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, which hosted the recent U17 CAN final, will welcome three group-stage matches. With a 15,000-seat capacity, it's expected to deliver high-energy encounters.
Casablanca's Larbi Zaouli Stadium, the city's second-largest after Mohammed V Stadium, can accommodate 30,000 fans and will host six matches—group games, quarter-finals, a semi-final, and the third-place match.
Père Jégo Stadium, also in Casablanca, is steeped in history as the home of Racing Athletic Club (RAC), founded in 1917. With 10,000 seats, it will host three group-stage matches.
In Berkane, the Municipal Stadium (15,000 seats) will host four matches, including group-stage games and a quarter-final.
The Honor Stadium in Oujda, with a capacity of 19,800, including 4,800 covered seats, will host four matches as well.
Match Schedule:
Olympic Stadium – Rabat (21,000 seats)
July 5: Morocco vs. Zambia – 9:00 PM
July 9: DR Congo vs. Morocco – 8:00 PM
July 12: Senegal vs. Morocco – 8:00 PM
July 18: QF1 – 1st Group A vs. 3rd Group C/B – 8:00 PM
July 22: Semi-final 1 – Winner QF1 vs. Winner QF4 – 8:00 PM
July 26: Final – 8:00 PM
El Bachir Stadium – Mohammedia (15,000 seats)
July 6: Senegal vs. DR Congo – 3:00 PM
July 9: Zambia vs. Senegal – 5:00 PM
July 12: Zambia vs. DR Congo – 8:00 PM
Larbi Zaouli Stadium – Casablanca (30,000 seats)
July 6: Nigeria vs. Tunisia – 5:00 PM
July 10: Botswana vs. Nigeria – 8:00 PM
July 13: Nigeria vs. Algeria – 8:00 PM
July 18: QF2 – 1st Group B vs. 2nd Group A – 8:00 PM
July 22: Semi-final 2 – Winner QF2 vs. Winner QF3 – 5:00 PM
July 25: Third-place match – 8:00 PM
Père Jégo Stadium – Casablanca (10,000 seats)
July 6: Algeria vs. Botswana – 8:00 PM
July 10: Tunisia vs. Algeria – 5:00 PM
July 13: Tunisia vs. Botswana – 8:00 PM
Honor Stadium – Oujda (19,800 seats)
July 7: South Africa vs. Ghana – 5:00 PM
July 11: Tanzania vs. South Africa – 8:00 PM
July 14: South Africa vs. Mali – 8:00 PM
July 19: QF3 – 1st Group C vs. 3rd Group A/B – 8:00 PM
Municipal Stadium – Berkane (15,000 seats)
July 7: Mali vs. Tanzania – 8:00 PM
July 11: Ghana vs. Mali – 5:00 PM
July 14: Ghana vs. Tanzania – 8:00 PM
July 17: QF4 – 2nd Group B vs. 2nd Group C – 8:00 PM
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