Overview
Morocco is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the North African (UNAF) zone. The men's national team, known as the Atlas Lions, has played 625 recorded internationals since 1958, winning 311 of them (49.8%).
Morocco have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1976 and 2025) and also reached the final in 2004.
They have played at the FIFA World Cup 7 times (1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, 2022 and 2026).
On current form our Elo rating places Morocco 1st in Africa and 11th in the world.
With about 38.4 million people and its capital in Rabat, Morocco has produced 1,256 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Moroccan footballers
Achraf HakimiMorocco · Paris Saint-Germain FC
Hakim ZiyechMorocco · Botafogo F.R.
Brahim DíazMorocco · Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Yassine BounouMorocco · Al Hilal SFC
Medhi BenatiaMorocco · b. 1987
Nacer ChadliMorocco · b. 1989
Sofyan AmrabatMorocco · AFC Ajax
Noussair MazraouiMorocco · Manchester United F.C.
Youssef En-NesyriMorocco · Al Ittihad FC
Munir El HaddadiMorocco · Albacete Balompié
Romain SaïssMorocco · b. 1990
Marouane ChamakhMorocco · b. 1984
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Ayoub El Kaabi
- Ahmed Faras
- Youssef En-Nesyri
- Ismael Saibari
- Youssouf Hadji
- Azzedine Ounahi
- Brahim Díaz
- Salaheddine Bassir
Where Moroccan players play
164 active Moroccan players are currently at clubs outside Morocco. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Morocco
Main competitions: Botola Pro 1, Botola Pro 2, Amateur National Championship.
- Raja Club Athleticfounded 1949
- Wydad Athletic Clubfounded 1937
- FAR Rabatfounded 1958
- FUS de Rabatfounded 1946
- KACMfounded 1947
- Moghreb Atlético Tetuánfounded 1956
- Maghreb of Fezfounded 1946
- Difaa Hassani El Jadidifounded 1956
- Hassania Agadirfounded 1946
- OC Khouribgafounded 1923
Where Moroccan footballers are born
124 Morocco internationals were born abroad, most often in France (66), Netherlands (25), Belgium (12). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Hassan II StadiumCasablanca
- Tangier Grand StadiumTangier
- Prince Moulay Abdellah StadiumRabat
- Prince Moulay Abdellah StadiumRabat Prefecture
- Mohammed V StadiumMaârif
- Marrakesh StadiumMarrakech
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Morocco. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Morocco national team?
Morocco are nicknamed the Atlas Lions.
How many times have Morocco won AFCON?
Morocco have won the Africa Cup of Nations 2 times (1976 and 2025).
Have Morocco played at the World Cup?
Yes, Morocco have played at 7 World Cups (1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018, 2022 and 2026).
Who is the top scorer for Morocco?
In our match database, Ayoub El Kaabi leads with 15 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Moroccan footballer?
By international recognition, Achraf Hakimi is the best-known Moroccan footballer in our database, followed by Hakim Ziyech and Brahim Díaz.
What is the biggest stadium in Morocco?
Hassan II Stadium is the largest football stadium in Morocco in our records, with a capacity of 115,000.