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Morocco Bolsters Security Measures for Upcoming Major Soccer Tournaments
Wednesday 25 December 2024, by
The Moroccan General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is actively preparing to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and the World Cup in 2030. To ensure the security of these major events, the authorities have put in place a complete and reinforced system, detailed in the 2024 activity report of the DGSN.
In preparation for the 2025 CAN, the sports cells of the host cities (Rabat, Marrakech, Fès, Agadir and Tangier) have been transformed into regional sports security teams. Equipped with increased human and logistical resources, they will work to secure the matches. A new regional service has also been created in Casablanca.
The 2030 World Cup requires an even more important system. In addition to the modernization of the security services and the strengthening of the workforce, canine teams will be set up in the cities hosting the competition. The DGSN is also betting on training by joining the Interpol "STADIA" program, which promotes the sharing of expertise in security matters during major sporting events.
New technologies play a crucial role in the system. Twenty-six drone systems have been acquired for border surveillance and the fight against trafficking. Police officers have been trained in the use of these devices and in the analysis of images.
Furthermore, the training of agents is a priority. A new school will open in Marrakech next January. It is part of a strategy to modernize the DGSN’s training centers.
Finally, the digitization of the security services is underway. The command centers will be modernized and connected to the units in the field. Artificial intelligence will be integrated into the management of road traffic, paving the way for "smart secure cities".