Tamesna Dreams Big: New Stadium Fuels Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Bid
The coastal city of Tamesna, Morocco, is about to get a whole lot sportier. Located just 12 miles from the capital city of Rabat, Tamesna is embarking on an ambitious project: the construction of a brand-new, 10,000-seat football stadium. This exciting development is part of Morocco’s larger strategy to secure the hosting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The ”Rabat Region Development Company” recently awarded a contract for the design and construction oversight of the stadium, which will sprawl across a nearly 22-acre plot. The design calls for open-air stands, with the exception of the main stand, which will be covered.
This project represents a significant investment, with an estimated cost of 145 million Moroccan Dirhams (approximately $14.7 million USD). This investment underscores the importance of the project, not only for Tamesna but for Morocco’s World Cup aspirations. The new stadium will bolster the city’s sports infrastructure, bringing it in line with the stringent standards required to host international tournaments.
While relatively new, Tamesna, which falls under the Skhirat-Temara prefecture, has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, particularly in infrastructure and public amenities. The stadium project is just one piece of a larger puzzle as Morocco prepares to potentially welcome teams and fans from around the globe for the 2030 World Cup.
The stadium’s impact is expected to extend far beyond football. It is poised to become a catalyst for local development, elevating the region’s sporting landscape and solidifying Tamesna’s place on the map of Morocco’s most dynamic sporting cities.
Morocco’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup faces stiff competition from a joint bid by Spain, Portugal, and Ukraine, as well as a potential bid from South America. However, Morocco’s commitment to developing state-of-the-art facilities like the new Tamesna stadium demonstrates its dedication to bringing the world’s most prestigious football tournament to Africa for the second time in history.
