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Morocco’s House of Representatives passed a new bill on Tuesday to establish the “Fondation Maroc 2030”, a national body dedicated to overseeing preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and other major international sporting events.
The bill, adopted with 112 votes in favor and only one against, received no abstentions.
Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, Faouzi Lekjaa, presented the bill as part of Morocco’s broader vision to meet the Royal Directives that call for well-structured planning ahead of the tournaments.
He described the moment FIFA officially confirmed Morocco as a host country for the 2030 World Cup as a turning point. For Lekjaa, it confirmed the trust of the international community in Morocco’s ability to deliver at a global level.
But the foundation’s purpose goes beyond football. Lekjaa spoke of an opportunity to support national development, expand infrastructure, strengthen Morocco’s economic position, and create jobs, especially for young people.
He noted that global events of this scale give Morocco a chance to deepen its appeal as a tourist destination and elevate its international profile.
“The Fondation Maroc 2030” will bring together different sectors and institutions under one unified structure. Its role will involve organizing and coordinating football tournaments such as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the World Cup, while working alongside government agencies and local authorities.
The foundation will also support host cities and regions, follow up on national commitments, and help present Morocco as a capable host for major events.
The structure of the foundation includes a president, who also heads the World Cup 2030 Committee, and an executive council drawn from government departments.
Lekjaa also detailed the creation of a consultative council composed of representatives from the private sector, civil society, and Moroccans living abroad.
This council will offer recommendations to strengthen national engagement. A separate committee led by the Minister of the Interior will handle coordination across territories.
Day-to-day management will be entrusted to a director general responsible for applying decisions made by the executive council.
Lekjaa described the new foundation as a strategic mechanism rather than a bureaucratic one. It reflects a national effort rooted in participation and wide consultation.
