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| Country |  Morocco
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| Confederation | CAF |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Relegation to | Botola 2 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Coupe du Trône Moroccan Super Cup |
| CAF cup(s) | Champions League Confederation Cup |
| Current champions | Wydad Casablanca (2021-22) |
| Most successful club | Wydad Casablanca (17 titles) |
| TV | Al Aoula, Arryadiya, 2M TV |
| Website | Official website |
 2022–23 Botola
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The Botola, is the top division of the Moroccan football league system, the highest football league in Morocco.
History[]
The first edition of the Moroccan Football League under the FRMF was created in 1956/1957 just after the independence of Morocco.
Competition[]
Every year 16 teams are in race to have the perfect place in the end of competition. The two lowest placed teams are relegated to Botola 2 and the top two teams from Botola 2 are promoted in their place.
Champion and runner up, participates on the African Champions League. The third placed and Coupe du Trône winner are qualified to participate on African Confederation Cup.
Sponsorship[]
Since 2000, Maroc Telecom is the official sponsor of the Botola for a 15 millions dirham/year contract.
Broadcasting rights[]
On September 2007, the SNRT Group (Al Aoula, 2M TV and Arryadia) bought a three seasons contract for 225 millions dirhams.
Each week, all games of the Botola are broadcasted on live by at least one TV channel.
Clubs[]
The three most popular Moroccan clubs are Wydad Casablanca, Raja Casablanca and FAR Rabat. Other historically established sides include Maghreb Fez and Kawkab Marrakech.
Members for 2011–12[]
The following 16 clubs will compete in the Moroccan Pro League during the 2011–12 season.
| Club |
Position in 2010–11 |
First season in Botola |
Number of seasons in Botola |
Botola titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chabab Massira | 11th | 1994–95 | 18 | 0 |
| Chabab Rif Hoceima | 12th | 2010-11 | 2 | 0 |
| CODM de Meknès | 1st GNF2 (Promoted) | 1992-93 | 6 | 1 |
| Difaa El Jadida | 10th | 2005-06 | XX | 0 |
| FAR Rabat | 6th | 1959-60 | 43 | 12 |
| FUS Rabat | 7th | 2009–10 | XX | 0 |
| Hassania Agadir | 9th | 1996-97 | XX | 2 |
| Ittihad Zemmouri Khemisset | 2nd GNF2 (Promoted) | 2002-03 | 7 | 0 |
| KAC Kenitra | 13th | 2007-08 | XX | 4 |
| Maghreb Fez | 2nd | 2006-07 | XX | 4 |
| Moghreb Tétouan | 8th | 2005-06 | XX | 0 |
| Olympic Safi | 5th | 2004-05 | XX | 0 |
| Olympique Khouribga | 4th | 1995-96 | XX | 1 |
| Raja Casablanca | 1st | 1956-57 | 46 | 10 |
| Widad Fez | 14th | 2009-10 | XX | 0 |
| Wydad Casablanca | 2nd | 1956-57 | 46 | 12 |
Stadiums[]
The recently opened Marrakech Stadium in Marrakech (capacity: 45,240) is currently mainly used for international competition, as it was constructed as part of Moroccan's failed bid to land the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Current stadiums[]
| Stadium | City | Seating Capacity |
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| Stade Mohamed V | Casablanca | 55,000 |
| Stade Moulay Abdellah | Rabat | 52,000 |
| Stade d'Honneur | Meknes | 20,000 |
| Fez Stadium | Fes | 45,000 |
| Stade Cheikh Laaghdef | Laâyoune | 25,000 |
| Stade El Massira | Safi | 20,000 |
| Stade Municipal de Kénitra | Kénitra | 15,000 |
| Stade Mimoun Al Arsi | Al Hoceima | 12,000 |
| Stade Saniat Rmel | Tétouan | 12,000 |
| Stade du 18 novembre | Khemisset | 10,000 |
| Stade El Abdi | El Jadida | 10,000 |
| Stade Al Inbiaâte | Agadir | 10,000 |
Champions[]
Year by year[]
| Season | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1956-57 | Wydad Casablanca | Kawkab Marrakech |
| 1957-58 | Kawkab Marrakech | Wydad Casablanca |
| 1958-59 | Étoile de Casablanca | Wydad Casablanca |
| 1959-60 | KAC Kenitra | FAR Rabat |
| 1960-61 | FAR Rabat | Maghreb Fez |
| 1961-62 | FAR Rabat | Racing de Casablanca |
| 1962-63 | FAR Rabat | Kawkab Marrakech |
| 1963-64 | FAR Rabat | Stade Marocain |
| 1964-65 | Maghreb Fez | Racing de Casablanca |
| 1965-66 | Wydad Casablanca | Raja Casablanca |
| 1966-67 | FAR Rabat | Renaissance de Settat |
| 1967-68 | FAR Rabat | Renaissance de Settat |
| 1968-69 | Wydad Casablanca | Maghreb Fez |
| 1969-70 | FAR Rabat | Union Sidi Kacem |
| 1970-71 | Renaissance de Settat | FAR Rabat |
| 1971-72 | Racing de Casablanca | Wydad Casablanca |
| 1972-73 | KAC Kenitra | FUS Rabat |
| 1973-74 | Raja de Beni Mellal | FUS Rabat |
| 1974-75 | Mouloudia Oujda | Maghreb Fez |
| 1975-76 | Wydad Casablanca | Difaa El Jadida |
| 1976-77 | Wydad Casablanca | Mouloudia Oujda |
| 1977-78 | Wydad Casablanca | Maghreb Fez |
| 1978-79 | Maghreb Fez | KAC Kenitra |
| 1979-80 | Chabab Mohammédia | Wydad Casablanca |
| 1980-81 | KAC Kenitra | FUS Rabat |
| 1981-82 | KAC Kenitra | Wydad Casablanca |
| 1982-83 | Maghreb Fez | Renaissance de Berkane |
| 1983-84 | FAR Rabat | Olympique Khouribga |
| 1984-85 | Maghreb Fez | KAC Kenitra |
| 1985-86 | Wydad Casablanca | Raja Casablanca |
| 1986-87 | FAR Rabat | Kawkab Marrakech |
| 1987-88 | Raja Casablanca | Kawkab Marrakech |
| 1988-89 | FAR Rabat | Maghreb Fez |
| 1989-90 | Wydad Casablanca | IR Tanger |
| 1990-91 | Wydad Casablanca | FAR Rabat |
| 1991-92 | Kawkab Marrakech | Raja Casablanca |
| 1992-93 | Wydad Casablanca | Raja Casablanca |
| 1993-94 | Olympique de Casablanca | Wydad Casablanca |
| 1994-95 | CODM de Meknès | Olympique de Casablanca |
| 1995-96 | Raja Casablanca | Olympique Khouribga |
| 1996-97 | Raja Casablanca | Wydad Casablanca |
| 1997-98 | Raja Casablanca | Kawkab Marrakech |
| 1998-99 | Raja Casablanca | Kawkab Marrakech |
| 1999-00 | Raja Casablanca | Wydad Casablanca |
| 2000-01 | Raja Casablanca | FUS de Rabat |
| 2001-02 | Hassania Agadir | Wydad Casablanca |
| 2002-03 | Hassania Agadir | Raja Casablanca |
| 2003-04 | Raja Casablanca | FAR Rabat |
| 2004-05 | FAR Rabat | Raja Casablanca |
| 2005-06 | Wydad Casablanca | FAR Rabat |
| 2006-07 | Olympique Khouribga | FAR Rabat |
| 2007-08 | FAR Rabat | IZK Khemisset |
| 2008-09 | Raja Casablanca | Difaa El Jadida |
| 2009-10 | Wydad Casablanca | Raja Casablanca |
| 2010-11 | Raja Casablanca | Maghreb Fez |
| 2011-12 | ? | ? |
Topscorers[]
| Year | Best scorers | Team | Goals |
| 1980/81 | Mohamed Boussati |
KAC Kenitra | 25 |
| 1986/87 | Hassan Nader Mohammed Chaouch |
Wydad Casablanca Kawkab Marrakech |
13 |
| 1987/88 | Mohamed Anaflous | FAR Rabat | 17 |
| 1988/89 | Hassan Nader |
Wydad Casablanca | 18 |
| 1989/90 | Abdeslam Laghrissi |
FAR Rabat | 22 |
| 1990/91 | Mohamed Anaflous | FAR Rabat | 15 |
| 1991/92 | Mohamed Anaflous | FAR Rabat | 11 |
| 1992/93 | Youssef Fertout |
Wydad Casablanca | 18 |
| 1993/94 | Ahmed Bahja |
Kawkab Marrakech | 14 |
| 1994/95 | Abdeslam Laghrissi |
FAR Rabat | 15 |
| 1997/98 | Rachid Rokki |
Chabab Mohammédia | 15 |
| 1999/00 | Mustapha Bidoudane |
FUS Rabat | 17 |
| 2000/01 | Samir Sarsar |
Kawkab Marrakech | 12 |
| 2001/02 | Omar Zaouit |
Tihad Sportif Casablanca | 14 |
| 2002/03 | Mustapha Bidoudane |
Raja Casablanca | 14 |
| 2003/04 | Mustapha Bidoudane |
Raja Casablanca | 13 |
| 2004/05 | Mohamed Armoumen |
FAR Rabat | 12 |
| 2005/06 |  Mamadou Ba Camara |
Olympique Khouribga | 9 |
| 2006/07 | Jawad Ouaddouch |
FAR Rabat | 12 |
| 2007/08 | Abderrazak Lamnasfi |
FAR Rabat | 13 |
| 2008/09 | Mustapha Allaoui |
FAR Rabat | 14 |
| 2009/10 | Omar Hassi |
Widad Fez | 12 |
| 2010/11 | Jawad Ouaddouch |
FAR Rabat | 11 |
See also[]
- Moroccan football league
External links[]
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