Salam friends! I've got some incredible news to share about the amazing developments happening in our beautiful Morocco. From hosting Africa's biggest football tournament to new transportation options, there's so much positive change in the air. Let me break down these exciting updates for you!
CAN 2025: Morocco's Grand Football Celebration
You won't believe the preparations underway for the African Cup of Nations 2025! As someone who's witnessed Morocco's growth over the years, I'm absolutely thrilled about how this tournament will showcase our country's hospitality.
Here's what makes this CAN special:
- For the first time ever, each national team will have their own exclusive base camp
- Six magnificent cities will host the teams: Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fez, and Tangier
- The teams will stay in luxury hotels like Fairmont, Hyatt, and The Ritz-Carlton
- Nine world-class stadiums will host the matches
- No pitch will be used twice in one day (goodbye to those infamous "potato fields"!)
The tournament runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Our national team will face Mali, Zambia, and the Comoros in the group stage. As we say in Morocco, "inshallah, we'll go far!"
InDrive: A Transportation Revolution
Here's some news that both locals and visitors have been waiting for! The Minister of Interior recently announced that VTC applications like InDrive will soon be legalized in Morocco. As someone who's experienced the occasional transportation challenges here, I can't tell you how exciting this is!
The government is currently conducting studies to define the framework for these ride-hailing services. My personal prediction? We'll see this implemented before CAN 2025, considering the influx of international visitors we're expecting. This should finally end the ongoing tension between traditional taxi drivers and VTC services.
The Morocco-Spain Tunnel: Dream Becoming Reality
Remember those old stories about connecting Africa and Europe? Well, the Gibraltar Tunnel project is making real progress! The latest updates show that engineers are considering a double tunnel design, with German experts leading the feasibility studies.
While we won't be driving to Spain tomorrow, it's amazing to see this ambitious project moving forward. Just imagine being able to drive from Tangier to Madrid! The project has gone through various concepts over the years, from railway lines to immersed steel tubes, but the current focus is on the tunnel option.
What This Means for Visitors
If you're planning to visit Morocco in the coming years, especially during CAN 2025, you can look forward to:
- Improved transportation options with legalized ride-hailing services
- World-class sporting facilities
- Enhanced tourist infrastructure
- Better connectivity between cities
Join the Conversation!
What do you think about these developments? Are you planning to visit Morocco during CAN 2025? Have you used InDrive in other countries? I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!