The Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, conducted a field visit to the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca this Wednesday, October 29th, to inspect the security readiness for the Casablanca derby match between Wydad Athletic Club and Raja Club Athletic.
This visit aims to closely examine the various security arrangements and measures put in place by the Casablanca security directorate to secure this major sporting event, which attracts significant attention from fans within Morocco and abroad. 
During the inspection tour, which included various facilities of the stadium and its surrounding area, Hammouchi reviewed the adopted sports security protocol, starting with safety procedures inside the complex and access corridors, and proceeding through traffic and circulation plans to secure the movement of fans and ensure smooth traffic flow throughout the economic capital. The Casablanca security director also presented a detailed overview of the human and logistical capabilities mobilized to secure this match, with more than 5,000 security personnel from various units and specializations deployed, in addition to over 150 security vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and anti-riot trucks. Advanced technological means for digital surveillance were also adopted, including cars equipped with smart cameras and high-definition drone aircraft to enhance field coverage. The Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance also took the opportunity to evaluate the special security protocols for Morocco's hosting of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, and to ensure their compliance with the standards adopted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in the fields of security and safety. This visit comes as part of the ongoing preparations being implemented by the national security services to secure various continental and international sporting events that the Kingdom will host in the coming period, within the framework of an integrated security vision that puts the safety of citizens and fans at the top of priorities. It also falls within the context of the comprehensive security strategy adopted by the General Directorate of National Security to secure sporting competitions, through the qualification of sports security teams, strengthening international cooperation in the security field, as well as the adoption of the "Stadia" system in cooperation with the Interpol organization, to ensure the successful and safe organization of all major sporting events that the Kingdom will host.
