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Morocco Squad Complete as Hakimi, Saibari and Akhomach Join Camp

Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari and Ilias Akhomach have joined Morocco’s training camp, completing Mohamed Ouahbi’s squad ahead of the upcoming fixtures.

By the Atlas Lions Editorial Desk23 Sept 2026How we report

The Morocco national team squad is now complete at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, with three more players arriving to join the Atlas Lions’ preparations.

Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari and Ilias Akhomach have all reported to camp, bringing the full group together as head coach Mohamed Ouahbi steps up preparations for the upcoming matches.

Their arrival allows the coaching staff to begin working with the entire squad collectively, with the focus now firmly on physical readiness, tactical preparation and building cohesion before matchday.

The Final Players Arrive in Salé

The arrival of the three internationals completes another important stage of the current training camp.

With the full group now together, Ouahbi and his staff can make full use of the upcoming training sessions to work on the collective aspects of the team.

The players will continue to focus on their physical condition while also refining the technical and tactical details required for the matches ahead.

Hakimi Brings Experience to the Group

The arrival of Achraf Hakimi adds another layer of experience to the squad.

The Paris Saint-Germain right-back remains one of the key figures within the national team and is among the most experienced members of the current generation.

His presence also provides another important reference point for the younger players in the group as they continue adapting to the demands of international football.

Saibari and Akhomach Add More Options

Ismael Saibari and Ilias Akhomach also join the squad with their own qualities and attacking versatility.

Their arrival gives the coaching staff the opportunity to assess the complete group together and work on different combinations during the remaining sessions.

With competition for places naturally high within the Atlas Lions, every training session represents another opportunity for players to demonstrate their readiness.

Final Preparations Take Shape

The priority for the coaching staff is now to use the coming days efficiently.

Having the complete squad available allows the team to work on its tactical structure, improve coordination between different areas of the pitch and ensure the players reach the required level of physical readiness.

The final sessions will also give Ouahbi the opportunity to make his last assessments before deciding on his plans for the upcoming fixtures.

The Atlas Lions Turn Their Focus to Matchday

With the squad finally assembled, the preparation phase enters a more important stage.

The atmosphere around the Mohammed VI Football Complex is now focused entirely on collective work, with experienced internationals and younger members of the group training together under the national team staff.

For Morocco, the objective is to turn these final days of preparation into a strong collective performance when the team steps onto the pitch.

The Atlas Lions now have their full group together, and the countdown to the next challenge has entered its final stage.

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