Abdellatif Hammouchi sets up a security protocol to accompany the tour of Atlas Lions

Authorities in Rabat are putting in place a special security and safety protocol to protect the anticipated large-scale celebrations of the arrival of the Atlas Lions.

Following their outstanding performance at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which ended in the team’s selection to the last four of the largest football tournament in the world.

Implementing royal instructions issued by the Ministry of Royal Palaces, Ceremonies, and Protocols are the security preparations.

On this occasion, Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and National Territory Surveillance, conducted a field visit to review the security and safety procedures intended to secure this significant event in the Capital, joined by senior officials of the General Directorate of National Security.

The authorities looked through the numerous police formations and security measures that would be used to protect this enormously popular event.

More than 8,000 police and public forces will be involved in the safety and security protocol created by Rabat security officers to secure the roadsides and streets that the Moroccan national team bus will travel on and to protect the safety of locals.

Security forces in Sale and Rabat have employed mobile patrols from various police units, including teams of horses, riders, and trained police dogs, as well as regular security groups with a focus on protecting important rallies and events.

The security interests also started setting up separate security control stations early on Tuesday morning in the perimeter of the numerous corridors and alleyways leading to the main streets, which the convoy of the national team would pass through.

This is done to maintain regular traffic, avoid crowding and traffic hindrance, and to protect the safety of the residents who will gather to celebrate the national football team’s accomplishments.

From the national team’s arrival at Rabat-Sale Airport at 5 p.m. today until its arrival at the Royal Palace, these national celebrations are expected to draw a sizable crowd along the route that the team’s convoy travels. for the royal event honoring and celebrating this significant historical accomplishment.