Real Madrid I Morocco I FIFA World Cup

A winning week in Rabat brought international attention to the Mohammed VI Football Complex and the training environment available in Morocco.

Real Madrid completed a successful visit to Morocco in February 2023, combining training at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, near Rabat, with victory in the FIFA Club World Cup. For clubs assessing football destinations, the visit offered a concrete example of an international first team preparing for major competitive matches in Morocco.

Preparation at the Mohammed VI Football Complex

Carlo Ancelotti’s squad trained at the complex during the tournament. On 7 February, Morocco national team coach Walid Regragui visited the session ahead of Madrid’s semi-final against Al Ahly, meeting the squad at its training base.

The club also documented its final session before the title decider on 10 February. The programme included a warm-up, passing exercises, possession work, a small-sided game and finishing practice. These details show the practical use of the pitches for a normal first-team training routine within a demanding tournament schedule.

Two victories in Rabat

Real Madrid beat Al Ahly 4–1 on 8 February before overcoming Al Hilal 5–3 in the final on 11 February. Both matches took place at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Vinícius Júnior and Federico Valverde each scored twice in the final, with Karim Benzema adding the other goal.

This was a stay built around an official competition. Its relevance for training-camp planning lies in the documented use of Morocco’s football infrastructure by a leading international club.

The perspective from Authentic Football

At Authentic.Football, we consider the relationship between accommodation, training and match logistics central to any football trip. A suitable destination must allow the coaching staff to deliver its programme and give players enough time to recover between sessions.

Madrid’s visit puts the Rabat–Salé area on the map for clubs exploring Morocco. For a future camp, access to the chosen facilities, training slots and local arrangements would need to be confirmed for the specific dates and needs of the team. The starting point is the sporting programme; the destination should support it.

Planning a football training camp in Morocco? Explore our destinations and discuss your team’s requirements with Authentic.Football.