HOW Morocco built a football powerhouse

Morocco's incredible 2022 World Cup run won over neutral fans around the world. But they're more than just a tournament Cinderella story - Morocco might be one of the most football obsessed nations on the planet. From an amazing ultras scene, to passionate support for the men's and women's national teams, Morocco blends societal love of the game with success on the pitch. Here's how they do it.

Authors: Janek Speight & Hicham Driouich
Camera: Lotfi Mouannis & Hicham Rachidi
Edit: Joe Wright
Producer: Mohamed Massad & Jana Schäfer
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[decorani]

It's a true passion, we breathe football in Morocco🇲🇦

[FOOTSHOTS]

Dont forget about the Futsal, morocco is one of the best international teams in the world today

[Moroccan]

That is professional journalism! You managed to draw a clear portrait of MOROCCO beyond the cliches and the stereotypes.

[samialarabi]

We are so proud of Morocco and it's lovely people! Love and respect from Iraq

[abarmard]

I was in Doha Qatar for World Cup &
I can confirm that Moroccan & Argentinians were the best ever football fans I’ve seen in my life !
They were very kind & generous:) love you Moroccans 🫶🏽

[omardahmane]

Big love from 🇮🇹 to 🇲🇦 thank-you DW🇩🇪

[truthsetyoufree]

Go Morocco!! We are behind you all the way. Moroccan people deserve great things in life.

[tiptop]

Great Champions Marocco so much lovely people respect and support from Poland !

[MrEvilAli]

If you love Football, Get yourself to Morocco <3
Thank you, DW.

[photographyandmeditation]

It's fairly true that finally you give moroccans ultras and audiences their deserved credits as the best one in the world right for the last decade. Well done dw.

[Amemiracle]

I'm so happy that Moroccan fans are finally been giving credit! The best ambiance in the world in my opinion!

[mdraselahmed-ylob]

I love you Morocco mi from Bangladesh inshallah 2026 world kaf win 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇲🇦🇲🇦

[CLARKSTEVEN]

We appreciate this beautiful documentary about our country ❤️🇲🇦

[benino]

Moroccans are crazy about : Foot - Ball .
I, am 1 of them since i was 4 years old ...
Long Live Morocco 🇲🇦 🙏

[SVNT]

Marocco made me so intense happy with what they achieved this past World Cup. Genuinely had me sad when they were sent home. Seeing the entire Arab world celebrate had me in awe.
Def will be following them ❤💚

[SunsetNova]

The passion Moroccans have for football is incredible to see

[barouch]

The whole world is going to be Moroccan this year, this country is just amazing and it inspires the whole world starting with Qatar world cup to the last achievements in this beautiful country

[dovicdc]

Footballs in Morocco it a culture, a Life style. Wich the best xor Morocco 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[Noah-cu]

With South America, Moroccan fans are the best in the world. No racism like Italy, no violence like England.

[kaina]

The Moors are back, thank you for showing the world the passion of football in Morocco 🇲🇦