Morocco 2030 Foundation
| Formation | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Moroccan State |
| Type | Public-interest foundation |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Rabat, Morocco |
Region served | Morocco |
President | Fouzi Lekjaa |
The Morocco 2030 Foundation is a Moroccan non-profit institution with legal personality and financial autonomy, established in 2025 to oversee the preparation and organization of major international football competitions hosted in Morocco, notably the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted with Spain and Portugal.[1]
Its headquarters are located in Rabat, and it is recognized as a public-interest foundation.[2]
History
The Morocco 2030 Foundation was created in line with royal directives concerning the preparation of major international sporting events, particularly following the awarding of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to Morocco in co-organization with Spain and Portugal.[3]
The draft law No. 35.25 establishing the foundation was adopted by the Government Council on 10 July 2025, then approved by Parliament and published in the Official Gazette in August 2025, thereby formalizing the creation of this new institutional structure.[4][5]
In November 2025, the Morocco 2030 Foundation signed a partnership agreement in Rabat with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), establishing a framework for cooperation for the 2025–2030 period.[6][7] During the same month, the Morocco 2030 Foundation signed a partnership agreement with the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) aimed at integrating human rights principles into the organization of major sporting events.[8][9]
Missions
The Foundation's main mission is to coordinate, oversee and monitor all projects and initiatives related to the organization of international football competitions awarded to Morocco.[10]
It is notably responsible for:[11][12]
- ensuring compliance with the State's commitments towards international sports governing bodies;
- coordinating the actions of public and private stakeholders involved;
- supporting host cities and regions in the preparation of infrastructure and logistical arrangements;
- ensuring that projects comply with FIFA and CAF specifications.
References
- ↑ "Morocco to Establish Foundation for 2030 World Cup Preparations". 2M.ma (in French). Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ MASAITI, Amira EL (2025-07-11). "Lekjaa details 'Morocco 2030' foundation role in sporting events coordination". HESPRESS English - Morocco News. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ MASAITI, Amira EL (2025-07-15). "Parliament approves law creating 'Morocco 2030' World Cup body". HESPRESS English - Morocco News. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ Rédaction, La. "La « Fondation Maroc 2030 » approuvée par la Chambre des représentants". Telquel.ma (in French). Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ Naim, Firdaous (2025-07-15). "Morocco Prepares for 2030 FIFA World Cup with New National Sports Foundation". Morocco World News. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ Zouiten, Sara (2025-11-11). "UNESCO, Morocco 2030 Foundation Partner to Promote Education, Inclusion Through Sport". Morocco World News. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ MATIN, LE (2025-11-11). "L'UNESCO et Maroc 2030 s'accordent pour faire du sport un moteur d'éducation et de cohésion". Le Matin.ma (in French). Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ LesEco.ma (2025-11-27). "Droits humains dans le sport : accord entre la Fondation Morocco 2030 et le CNDH". LesEco.ma (in French). Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ Zouiten, Sara (2025-11-26). "Morocco 2030 Foundation, CNDH Sign Agreement on Sports and Human Rights". Morocco World News. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ Farès, Hakim (2025-07-11). "Le Maroc crée la "Fondation Maroc 2030" pour piloter les préparatifs du Mondial". Industrie du Maroc (in French). Retrieved 2026-03-26.
- ↑ Medias24, Rédaction (2025-07-10). "Voici les principales missions de la Fondation 2030 telles qu'approuvées par le gouvernement". Médias24 - Numéro un de l'information économique marocaine (in French). Retrieved 2026-03-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Grands événements footballistiques au Maroc: ce qu'il faut savoir sur la Fondation Maroc 2030". Le 360 Français (in French). Retrieved 2026-03-26.