Rabat – The opening ceremony of this year’s FIFA Club World Cup began with a stunning display of Morocco’s openness to the world, with multiple performances reflecting the country’s rich cultural heritage.

The ceremony began with a short scene telling the story of Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta, whose life passion reflects Morocco’s long-standing openness to the rest of the world.

A number of traditional performances followed, showcasing Morocco’s diverse cultural mix, including iconic Amazigh music, Jebala music, Aissaoua music, and Sahrawi music on a list of 12 performances, each reflecting the culture of Morocco’s 12 provinces.

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Moroccan rapper Dzdross took the stage in the second half of the show to perform his famous “L’kora 7na Maliha,” a song that celebrates Morocco’s historic World Cup run in Qatar.

The third part of the ceremony featured Morocco’s national football team Walid Regragui, who delivered a brief speech honoring the late football legend Pele and recalling Morocco’s historic performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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The opening ceremony of FIFA Club World Cup was held at Tangier’s Ibn Battuta Stadium, and the first game of the tournament began at 8 p.m. Moroccan time.

The winner of today’s match between Egyptian club Al Ahly and New Zealand’s Auckland City will face Seattle Sounders on February 4 at Tangier’s Ibn Batouta Stadium at 18:30 local time.

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