Morocco

Morocco has taken a number of operational and security measures to protect matches, celebrations and the movement of fans in the 2025 African Cup of Nations, whose competitions began on December 21 and will continue until January 18.

To manage the movement of Cannes 2025 fans, maintain the safety of the sport, and ensure the smooth running of the international competition, the Moroccan authorities have taken steps.

African Police Cooperation Center

Before the Cannes competition, it was opened in the city of Salé African Police Cooperation Center“As the first center of its kind in Africa, it aims to lead, coordinate and share security information related to access to major sporting events, in partnership with the International Criminal Police Organization.”Interpol“Within the “Stadia” project of the security of the game, according to the Maghreb Arab Press Agency.

Among them are representatives of the Moroccan security forces, representatives from the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), and the Confederation of African Football.CAF“, together with officers representing the security agencies of the countries that participated in the 2025 African Cup of Nations, in addition to other countries.

The Center plays an important role in the evaluation of digital knowledge through evaluation Cyber ​​threats Potential threats, including the threat of terrorism, extremism, and data breaches, in collaboration with Interpol’s Cybercrime Unit.

Safety measures

The General Directorate of National Security agreed Morocco A complete and integrated system that is built on the latest technologies to ensure the highest level of safety during sports.

Accompanying this sporting event, the Moroccan Directorate has strengthened all sports security operations in Morocco, strengthening its human and equipment sectors, in addition to providing border police and the necessary personnel to quickly respond to the number of foreign fans who come to Morocco following the tournament.

The Directorate has deployed a smart video surveillance system in major cities where it exists such as Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakesh and Tangier.

The system relies on fixed and mobile cameras that work through a central digital platform that allows real-time monitoring of the situation. A total of 6,000 mobile cameras have been assigned to cover 75 starting points, especially on busy roads, to improve prevention, speed and quick response, according to Moroccan media.

Stadiums also had police stations and control rooms to manage security operations in the stadiums.

At the same time, the authorities established special teams supported by dogs and horses, in addition to sending 16 teams supported by drones, in addition to providing a car, a motorcycle, and a high-end car.

Increased tourism and the creation of fan communities

Before the game starts,Alkan“Moroccan airports recorded a record number of arrivals, receiving more than 868,000 passengers in just 10 days, an increase of 10.7% compared to 2024, according to data from the Moroccan Airports Office.

At the same time, the Moroccan Federation for Tourist Transport established an integrated system to ensure transportation, security, and reception of delegates and fans coming to support their teams in the CAN games.

The Moroccan authorities have also established sports fan zones in various Moroccan cities, and any fan with an ID card can enter these zones, which offer live broadcasts, concerts and live shows.