A historic sales record
Ticket sales for CAN 2025 have exceeded all expectations. The president of the FRMF, Fouzi Lakjaa, announced that more than 800,000 tickets have already been sold, making this edition one of the most sought after in the tournament's history. The scale of demand far surpasses previous ticketing campaigns, highlighting the event's significance for Moroccan and African supporters.
For many fans, purchasing a ticket has become almost a symbolic act: the excitement is such that several matches are reported as 'sold out', rekindling hopes for an electric atmosphere in the stadiums.
Impacts on attendance and welcoming supporters
With such a large volume of tickets sold, the host cities — Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, Fez — are preparing to welcome a massive influx of supporters from across the continent and the diaspora. The expected turnout exceeds everything Morocco has experienced so far, which will test the capacity of hotel infrastructure, transport, and services related to the organization of large events.
The high demand also prompts anticipation of intense arrival flows at the airport, numerous intercity movements, and an unprecedented mobilization of logistics and security services.
Mobilization of air logistics and transport
To accommodate the influx of visitors, the national airline – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) – has increased its flight plans. Additional rotations are scheduled to welcome supporters coming from the continent or abroad, as well as delegations, media, and technical staff. Air transport will be a key element of organizational success, ensuring the rapid and secure arrival of the thousands of expected fans.
Organizational and security challenges
Given the scale of the expected crowd, Morocco must meet a major logistical and security challenge. Preparations touch on all dimensions: accommodation, internal transport, stadium access, flow management, security arrangements, and welcoming foreign supporters. Local authorities and organizers are mobilized to ensure a smooth operation while guaranteeing acceptable conditions for fans.
The challenge is twofold: to offer a smooth and memorable CAN and to demonstrate that Morocco can host a large-scale continental sporting event — a test for its credibility in international organization.
An economic and diplomatic opportunity
CAN 2025 represents an unprecedented opportunity for Morocco. Tourism, hospitality, catering, and services — all sectors related to welcoming visitors — are set to experience a boom. The event is also a diplomatic and cultural showcase: the Kingdom will host delegations, media, and supporters from Africa, Europe, Asia, and beyond, which can enhance its international prestige.
Successfully organizing a CAN with a record turnout carries significant symbolic weight: Morocco can thus confirm its status as a continental crossroads capable of combining sport, hospitality, stability, and ambition.
