Marrakech, a host city of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), ranks among the most iconic destinations to discover and stands out as a major hub combining sporting passion with cultural richness, reported the Ugandan daily New Vision.
In an article devoted to the Moroccan cities hosting this 35th edition, the Ugandan outlet highlighted that the Red City distinguishes itself through its unique attractiveness in Morocco, both for the participating teams and for the thousands of supporters expected to attend.
Beyond the sporting aspect, Marrakech is renowned for its strong tourist and architectural potential, with its historic medina, lively souks, iconic monuments, and the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, considered the beating heart of the Red City, the publication noted.
The accessibility of Marrakech, particularly thanks to the railway network connecting Rabat and Casablanca, allows visitors to enjoy a diversity of landscapes throughout the journey, making AFCON 2025 a unique opportunity to combine sport, culture, and discovery, according to the outlet.
The daily also recalled that the Grand Stade de Marrakech is equipped with modern facilities meeting the most demanding international standards, emphasizing that the city benefits from hotel and sports infrastructures that offer a setting in line with the highest international standards.