U-20 FIFA World Cup: Royal Air Maroc launches special flights for fans ahead of Morocco v Argentina final

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced two special charter flights to transport Moroccan supporters to Chile for the U-20 World Cup final, where the Atlas Lions will play Argentina on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Moroccan time.

Each of the two Boeing 787 Dreamliners will carry up to 600 passengers. Round-trip economy tickets are priced at MAD 10,000, inclusive of a free match ticket, though the fare is non-changeable and non-refundable, the airline said in a statement.

Supporters who either hold a valid Chilean visa or are exempt from visa requirements can purchase their flight packages directly at Royal Air Maroc offices. Those requiring a visa must first complete an online application, then visit a RAM agency to finalize their booking and submit documents to expedite visa processing. Once their visa is approved by email, travelers can collect their tickets from the agency.

To accommodate the high demand, RAM offices will extend their hours—remaining open until 10 p.m. on Friday and operating from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

The two outbound flights from Casablanca are scheduled for October 19. The first departs at 2:30 a.m., arriving in Santiago at 10:30 a.m., while the second leaves at 3:30 a.m. and lands at noon. Return flights from Santiago are set for October 20, departing at 3:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m., with arrivals in Casablanca at 7:10 p.m. and 8:40 p.m., respectively.

Morocco advanced to their first-ever U-20 World Cup final after a dramatic 5–4 penalty shootout victory over France. The semi-final ended 1–1 after extra time, with substitute goalkeeper Abdelhakim El Mesbahi—making his tournament debut—saving the decisive spot-kick to seal Morocco’s place in history.

The win sparked jubilant celebrations across Morocco, as fans in Rabat, Casablanca, and Fez flooded the streets waving flags, sounding car horns, and singing patriotic songs late into the night.

Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi praised his players’ resilience after the match.

“We pressed high and created real chances to finish the game in regulation time. Fatigue naturally set in later, but what mattered most was keeping our composure,” he said. “We’re not done yet—our focus now is to bring the trophy home.”

Morocco’s remarkable run at the U-20 World Cup marks another milestone in the nation’s football renaissance, following impressive performances by its senior and youth teams on the international stage. With AFCON on the horizon, optimism continues to soar across Moroccan football.