Qatar 2022: Morocco's Royal Air Maroc plans 30 flights to carry fans to semi-finals
Qatar 2022: Morocco's Royal Air Maroc plans 30 flights to carry fans to semi-finals
Morocco's largest airline has slated 30 special flights to carry football fans to Doha for the country's semi-final match against France on Wednesday.
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Morocco improbable success has generated an outpouring of pride in the Arab world and across Africa during the World Cup [source: Getty]
Morocco's Royal Air Maroc will operate 30 special flights to carry football fans from Casablanca to Doha for the country's Wednesday World Cup semifinal game against France, the airline said on Monday.
The flights would depart on Tuesday and Wednesday, it said.
To the delight of Moroccans, and not just football fans, the country has become the first in Africa and the Arab world to qualify for World Cup semifinals.
Passengers on the promotionally priced round trips will add to thousands of Moroccans who are already attending the football tournament in Doha.
Moroccan clinched a spot in the semi-finals after beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday. They face France at 7pm on Wednesday.
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