Football stadium in Marrakesh, Morocco
Marrakesh Stadium
(
Arabic
:
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,
Berber
: Annar n Mrraksh), is a multi-use
stadium
in
Marrakesh
,
Morocco
. It was designed by Gregotti Associati International.
Completed in January 2012, it is used mostly for
football
matches with the capability of hosting Olympic Games. It is home to
Kawkab Marrakesh
football team. The stadium has a capacity for 41,356 spectators.
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It replaces
Stade Al Harti
as the home of Kawkab Marrakech and as the main stadium of the city.
It hosted the
2014 IAAF Continental Cup
, four games including the final in the
2014 FIFA Club World Cup
, and the
2014 African Championships in Athletics
.
It will be one of the venues for the
2025 Africa Cup of Nations
. It is one of the potential venues for the
2030 FIFA World Cup
which Morocco will co-host along with Portugal and Spain.
History
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Construction
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Launched on September, 2003, the construction of the stadium lasted 7 years and 3 months. Inauguration took place on January 5, 2011, with friendlies involving two Moroccan teams ; Kawkab Marrakech and Wydad Casablanca facing two French teams ; Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint Germain.
Criticism
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After more than seven years in construction, the Marrakchis people and the contributors unveiled the first stadium in the world to be both rectangular and host a running track. The criticism from that branched from these constructive decisions is that the distance from the running track to the bleachers is much too far. Considered a fault to the builders, the space contrast is attributed to a lack of potential spectators in the stadium, who avoid the stadium due to poor vision.
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Means of access
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The stadium is located 11 kilometres (7 mi) north of Marrakesh. It is served by the international airport Marrakesh - Menara at fourteen kilometers, and the railway station of the city. Access to the stadium is provided by sixteen doors and a grand entrance.
See also
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International events
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The stadium hosted the following international events:
References
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External links
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31°42′24″N
7°58′50″W
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31.70667°N 7.98056°W
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31.70667; -7.98056