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Atlas Lions Travel to Tangier as October Friendly Draws Closer

The Atlas Lions will travel to Tangier by Al Boraq on Friday as preparations continue for their October 4 friendly against Mali.

By the Atlas Lions Editorial Desk1 Oct 2026How we report

Morocco will travel to Tangier on Friday aboard the Al Boraq high-speed train, continuing preparations for the upcoming international friendly against Mali.

The Atlas Lions have completed the first stage of their preparations at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé and will now move north to continue their work ahead of Sunday's match.

A New Stage of Preparation in Tangier

Before leaving for Tangier, the squad will complete another training session on Thursday, with the technical staff focusing on physical and tactical preparation.

The session will also allow the coaching staff to work on specific details linked to the upcoming fixture and continue shaping the team's approach.

Once in Tangier, the squad will have additional sessions to complete the final stages of preparation.

Al Boraq Offers a Comfortable Journey

The decision to travel by Al Boraq is aimed at providing the players with comfortable conditions while reducing the fatigue associated with travelling by road.

With the team continuing its preparation programme immediately after arriving in Tangier, avoiding unnecessary travel fatigue will allow the players to remain focused on their physical and tactical work.

The journey also reflects the logistical planning surrounding the final days before the friendly.

A Positive Atmosphere in Camp

Preparations have taken place in a positive atmosphere, with no new injuries reported within the squad.

The full group remains available to the technical staff, providing the coaching team with plenty of options ahead of the encounter.

There is also positive news regarding Nayef Aguerd, who is now ready to feature after overcoming the issue that had kept him out of some recent training sessions.

Final Details Before Matchday

The remaining sessions in Tangier will be important for the coaching staff as they finalize their tactical plans and assess the players ahead of the friendly.

The focus will be on maintaining physical readiness while sharpening the team's tactical organization and making the final adjustments before matchday.

Morocco Prepare for Another International Test

The meeting with Mali will be another opportunity for the Atlas Lions to continue their development during the international window.

After completing their work in Salé, the squad now moves to Tangier, where the final preparations will take place before Sunday's encounter.

With the group fully available and the preparations progressing positively, the focus now turns to completing the final details before facing Mali at the Grand Stade de Tanger.

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