Rabat – The Atlas Lions are on their way back to Morocco after leaving Qatar today.
Viral photos showed the Moroccan national team at the Doha airport preparing to leave the 2022 World Cup host nation toward their country, where a huge party is awaiting them.
The Atlas Lions are going to land this afternoon at the Rabat-Sale airport, where thousands of fans are expected to line up to greet and welcome them back.
Morocco’s football team members posing for a photo ahead of taking the plane back way home.
King Mohammed VI also gave his high instructions for the holding of a royal reception in Rabat in recognition of the national team’s achievement at the 2022 World Cup.
A large crowd of fans will also line up throughout several streets across Rabat to welcome the Atlas Lions.
Head of Morocco’s football federation Fouzi Lekjaa
Following the squad’s arrival at 5 p.m., the Atlas Lions will carry out a short tour through Hassan II Street, November 16 Square, Chellah Square, King Hussein Square, Mohammed V avenue, Barid Square, Mohammed V Square, January 11 Square, Moulay al Hassan street, and Bas Susara.
After the tour, the Atlas Lions will head to the royal palace in Rabat, where King Mohammed VI will receive them for dinner.
Morocco’s goalkeeper Munir Kajoui
Morocco’s national team made headlines across the world after reaching the semifinals at the 2022 World Cup.
With their uplifting and brilliant performances at the global tournament, the Atlas Lions made Morocco the first Arab and African country to reach the semi-finals.
After the Atlas Lions defeated Spain in the round of 16, King Mohammed VI joined fans in the streets of Rabat to celebrate the national team, creating a memorable scene that spoke of Morocco’s security and pointed to a strong “symbol of the symbiosis between the King and the people.”
Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou
Many in the world have applauded the Atlas Lions’ journey in Qatar, saying it will help inspire African and Arab teams in their quest to put an end to Europe and South America’s dominance over the World Cup.
