Lekjaa said other cities: Rabat, Tangier, Agadir, Marrakech and Fez would also be prepared to host World Cup games. Construction and investment in infrastructure and tourism would give impetus to Morocco’s economy bolstering growth and creating jobs. The country is also poised to attract more tourists as it builds on the success of the Atlas Lions in 2022. Morocco’s tourism promotion plan aims to attract 17.5 million tourists by 2026 generating revenue of $12 billion and 80,000 direct jobs and 120,000 indirect. Holding the World Cup could help Morocco attract more than 17.5 million tourists by 2026 as RAM plans to quadruple its fleet and open new routes.
