Morocco’s security management during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, was executed “without any major incident or breakdown” across six host cities and nearly a month of competition, French media wrote. According to the French weekly JDD, Morocco’s success reflects a long‑term national security strategy developed under King Mohammed VI. JDD notes that AFCON 2025 involved 51 matches and the movement of hundreds of thousands of fans in an atmosphere of continuous celebration. Urban video‑protection networks, high‑definition stadium cameras, real‑time command centres, and aerial surveillance using drones formed the backbone of the monitoring system. According to JDD, Morocco views the tournament as a “general rehearsal” for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co‑host with Spain and Portugal.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 21, 2026 14:05 UTC