The Morocco national team have arrived back in the Kingdom following a demanding trip from South Africa, completing a busy international window that saw the Atlas Lions secure victories over Gabon and Lesotho in their opening two AFCON 2027 qualifiers.
The delegation landed at Rabat-Salé Airport in the early hours of Wednesday morning after travelling back from South Africa following Tuesday’s 2–0 victory over Lesotho.
A Long Journey Back to Morocco
The Moroccan delegation reached Salé at around 5:30 a.m. after an approximately 12-hour journey**.
The flight included a stop in Douala, Cameroon, where the aircraft refuelled before continuing its journey towards Morocco.
After the demanding trip, the players were given time to rest before returning to football-related activities later in the day.
A Light Session to Recover
The squad is expected to return to the training pitch on Wednesday evening at the Mohammed VI Football Complex.
The session will primarily focus on recovery, allowing the players to gradually regain freshness following the long journey and the physical demands of the two qualifiers.
With little time needed for intense tactical work immediately after the trip, the coaching staff will prioritise recovery and maintaining the players' physical condition.
Two Wins to Open the AFCON Campaign
Morocco return home having completed a perfect start to their AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
The Atlas Lions opened with a 2–0 victory over Gabon in Rabat before producing another 2–0 win against Lesotho in Bloemfontein.
Those results give Mohamed Ouahbi's side an ideal start as the team continues to develop under the new coach.
Focus Shifts to the Next Challenge
The current international window is not yet completely over for Morocco.
Following the two competitive fixtures, the Atlas Lions are scheduled to face Ghana in a friendly in Tangier on October 4.
The coaching staff will therefore use the remaining days of the break to continue working with the squad, while managing the physical condition of the players after a demanding period of travel and competitive football.
For now, the immediate priority is recovery.
After a long journey back from South Africa, the Atlas Lions can take a brief pause before turning their attention to the next stage of their international preparations.