The prospect of Morocco hosting La Liga fixtures is gaining momentum after league president Javier Tebas indicated that the idea is increasingly feasible, according to Morocco World News.
Speaking on La Liga’s international expansion strategy in an interview with MAP, Tebas highlighted Morocco as one of the strongest candidates for staging official Spanish league matches outside Spain.
“Yes, given the number of supporters who follow the Spanish league in Morocco, I think it would be easier to play in Morocco, especially because the logistical constraints linked to travel are minimal,” Tebas explained.
His comments represent the clearest public signal yet that La Liga is seriously exploring the possibility of taking competitive games to the North African nation.
The league chief went further by specifically pointing to Casablanca as a potential venue. “We could also consider a match in the new Casablanca stadium. Why not?”
The suggestion comes as Morocco continues to invest heavily in sports infrastructure as part of its preparations to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
Tebas stressed that the Middle East and North Africa region remains central to La Liga’s global growth ambitions, with Morocco playing a key role due to its football culture and historical links with Spain.
“Our expansion in the Middle East and North Africa region is very important,” he said.
“There is an incredible passion for La Liga throughout the region, from Iraq to Morocco.”
He also claimed that La Liga’s popularity in the region may even surpass that of the English Premier League. “According to our data, the fan base is even larger than that of the English Premier League.”
Focusing on Morocco specifically, Tebas pointed to the long-standing sporting relationship between both countries.
“There have always been strong ties, great closeness and good understanding between Spain and Morocco in the field of sport, particularly football.”
If approved, hosting La Liga matches in Morocco would align with growing cooperation between Rabat and Madrid ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
With major stadium developments underway, including the planned Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco is positioning itself as a rising hub for international sporting events.
The move would also make commercial sense, given the massive following enjoyed by clubs such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid in Morocco, where Spanish football remains one of the most popular foreign leagues.
While no official fixture has been confirmed, Tebas’ remarks strongly suggest that discussions around staging La Liga games in Morocco are moving beyond speculation.
