Moroccan footballers receive a hero's welcome on their return home

Rabat: The Moroccan team, which reached the semi-finals after defeating strong rivals like Spain and Portugal in the Qatar Football World Cup, received a grand welcome upon its arrival home. Morocco became the first Arab and African team to reach the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, a performance at the mega-event that received worldwide acclaim. A bus parade was held for the players upon their return, with thousands of Moroccan soccer fans taking to the streets to catch a glimpse of their heroes, who gave the team a warm welcome.

the Moroccan footballers attended the King's reception with their mothers

Coach Waleed Rigarigui, who was on the roof of the bus, also waved his hand in response to the chants of the fans, while the Moroccan footballers attended the King's reception with their mothers.

         The players along with their mothers attended the king's welcome ceremony (Photo: Twitter)

Awarded the Order of the Throne to Walid al-Raqraki. After Morocco's historic win over Portugal in the World Cup, Sufian Boufal was also seen celebrating the victory with his mother at the stadium.

Morocco's surprise trip to the semi-finals

Morocco played their first match against Croatia in a goalless draw, in the second match Morocco sensationally beat Belgium 0-2, in the next match they beat Canada 1-2. The former world champions upset Spain 0-3 on penalties and then crashed out of the tournament by defeating Portugal 0-1 in the quarter-finals, shattering Ronald's dream of winning the World Cup. In the third place match, they lost to Croatia but managed to finish fourth in the event.