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Stade Moulay Rachid in Laayoune: location and visitor tips

Stade Moulay Rachid is a multi-use stadium in Laâyoune, used mostly for football. Here’s what is known about the venue and how to plan around an event.

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By Zahra Bennani

Stade Moulay Rachid is a multi-use stadium in Laâyoune, Morocco, used mostly for football matches. Its capacity is 5,000, making it a local sports venue to consider when planning around a fixture in the city.

  • Location: Laâyoune, Morocco
  • Use: mostly football, with multi-use designation
  • Capacity: 5,000
Finding Stade Moulay Rachid

Finding Stade Moulay Rachid

Stade Moulay Rachid is in Laâyoune, and its published coordinates are 27°08′46″N, 13°11′30″W. Use the venue name and coordinates when checking your route.

The stadium is in the Maâtallah neighborhood. A local report described it as opened for young people and children in the area. Laâyoune city centre is a useful reference for understanding the venue’s position in the wider city; the Hotel Al Massira location and stay details provide more context about the hotel.

What events and facilities are available

What events and facilities are available

Stade Moulay Rachid is a multi-use stadium, used mostly for football matches. JS Massira is its tenant, and the venue has a capacity of 5,000.

A 2016 local news report described the stadium as a training ground for Jeunesse Sportive d’Al Massira and said it had recently been renovated.

The report also described the Club Municipal women’s team training there; it said the team played its official matches at Complexe Cheikh Mohamed Laghdaf. That distinction helps put the other Laayoune stadium, Sheikh Mohamed Laghdaf, in context.

Entry arrangements and event information

Entry arrangements and event information

Confirm event access arrangements with the organizer, and check the official site before you go.

Fixture schedules show that the venue hosts scheduled football matches, but details can differ by event. Check the specific fixture information for the date, entry arrangements and any instructions for spectators before setting out.

How do you get to Stade Moulay Rachid from central Laayoune?

How do you get to Stade Moulay Rachid from central Laayoune?

Use the stadium’s name and published coordinates to locate it from central Laâyoune. Confirm the destination in your chosen map or navigation service before travelling.

If you are comparing sports venues in Laayoune, distinguish this stadium from Complexe Cheikh Mohamed Laghdaf: a 2016 report identified that complex as the Club Municipal women’s team’s official match venue, while describing Stade Moulay Rachid as a training ground.

Planning a visit from Hotel Al Massira

At Hotel Al Massira, the stadium is about a 21-minute walk or a 5-minute drive away.

Before leaving, confirm that an event is taking place and check its entry arrangements.

FAQs

What is Stade Moulay Rachid used for?

It is a multi-use stadium in Laâyoune used mostly for football matches. JS Massira is its tenant.

How many people can Stade Moulay Rachid hold?

The stadium has a capacity of 5,000.

Does Stade Moulay Rachid have regular public opening hours?

Confirm access arrangements with the event organizer before visiting.

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