Qatar 2022: Atlas Lions Triumphantly Enter Morocco

Tens of thousands of Moroccans gathered in Rabat on Tuesday to welcome the men of Walid Regragui, who ended up as semi-finalists of the just ended World Cup in Qatar.

They were welcomed as heroes. After an incredible story which led Morocco to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, the Atlas Lions were received in Rabat by buoyant fans.

A dense, joyful crowd of all ages and backgrounds gathered along the route as they accompanied the red double-decker bus where Walid Regragui’s men were seated, from the airport to the avenues of the center of the Moroccan capital.

“I came to celebrate the beautiful history of Morocco in the World Cup, even if some decisions of the referees were not fair,” said Adam Najah, 27, a restaurant server who came from Meknes, traveling more than 150 km from Rabat, to “live the historic day”. “I am proud of the national team. Who knows ? We will win the cup maybe next time, ”he ended.

A ceremony with King Mohammed VI
Waiting for hours, many supporters wore the flag and the scarlet jerseys of the kingdom. In front of the station.

The entire team, which made all of Morocco dream beyond its borders, by achieving an unprecedented feat for an African continent and Arab world, appeared with their mothers before royalty.