Mohammed Maaroufi
Moroccan footballer
Morocco
Midfielder
Mohammed Maaroufi: profile
Mohammed Maaroufi (born 1 May 1949 in Casablanca, Morocco) was a Moroccan footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 18 November 2025.
Maaroufi made the step into senior football with Raja Club Athletic in 1960. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1960 and 1974. The busiest spell of his career was at Nîmes Olympique (1971–1973): 6 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 6 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Maaroufi represented Morocco (1967–1970).
Casablanca has produced 213 footballers in our database, including Azzedine Ounahi, Soufiane Rahimi and Ayoub El Kaabi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1967 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 1960–1974 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Morocco and France
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 30% of Moroccan internationals on record
- Shares a birthday with
- Marc-Vivien Foé, Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and Sammy Ameobi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1965 | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1965–1966 | Raja Club Athletic |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1966–1971 | Difaa Hassani El Jadidi |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 1971–1973 |  Nîmes Olympique |
Championnat National 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1972–1974 | Wydad Athletic Club |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| Total | 6 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967–1970 | Morocco |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mohammed Maaroufi born?
Mohammed Maaroufi was born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Which national team does Mohammed Maaroufi play for?
Mohammed Maaroufi played international football for Morocco.
Which clubs has Mohammed Maaroufi played for?
Mohammed Maaroufi's recorded clubs are Raja Club Athletic, Difaa Hassani El Jadidi, Nîmes Olympique and Wydad Athletic Club.
How tall is Mohammed Maaroufi?
Mohammed Maaroufi is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Mohammed Maaroufi play?
Mohammed Maaroufi played as a midfielder.
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