GRAND STRADE HASSAN II

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GRAND STRADE HASSAN II

Casablanca, Morocco

Grand Stade Hassan II

RLB’s expertise is supporting the construction of Grand Stade Hassan II, which is set to be the largest football stadium in the world with a seating capacity of 115,000. As a member of the design team, we are providing cost management, cost benchmarking, value engineering and market testing on key aspects of the project.

We are working alongside the global design firm Populous which, in partnership with architects Oualalou + Choi, won the international competition to design the stadium. The new landmark venue, located in the town of El Mansouria, in the province of Benslimane, north of Casablanca, will be almost double the size of Morocco’s current biggest stadium, Ibn Batouta, which has a capacity of 65,000.

At a glance

Client
National Agency for Public Facilities
Services
Commercial Success, Cost Benchmarking and Cost Intelligence, Value Engineering and Value Management
sector
Sport
Location
Casablanca, Morocco

Spectacular and expansive design

The design of Grand Stade Hassan II draws inspiration from traditional Moroccan Moussem tents, an influence most noticeable in the spectacular and expansive roof canopy that will cover the stadium and surrounding garden areas. The project also includes investment in local infrastructure to improve traffic congestion and event logistics, ensuring smooth access for spectators.

Grand Stade Hassan II will comply with FIFA competition standards and is due to be completed in 2028, in time for the 2030 World Cup. Morocco is co-hosting the tournament in its centenary year with Spain and Portugal. The stadium will also serve as the home of the Morocco national football team and for two local football clubs.

Images courtesy of Populous/Oualalou + Choi