Location Tangier, Morocco Capacity 5,000 | Opened 2002 Owner Cabinet of Morocco | |
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Operator Moroccan Cricket Association First ODI 12 August 2002:
Pakistan v South Africa Last ODI 21 August 2002:
South Africa v Sri Lanka Similar Grand Mosque of Tangier, Sidi Bou Abib Mosque, Musée de Carmen‑Macein, Plaza de Toros Tangier, Church of Saint Andrew | ||
The National Cricket Stadium is a cricket ground located in the Tangiers, Morocco. It is the only stadium in Morocco that has been used for senior cricket.
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Stadium hosted its first International Tournament from 12 to 21 August 2002. Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka competed in a 50-overs one day triangular series.
The ICC has granted international status to the Tangier Cricket Stadium in Morocco official approval that will allow it to become North Africa's first international cricket venue.
History
The stadium was constructed by Dubai-based construction tycoon Abdur Rahmann Bukhatir as part of his plan to globalise cricket and spread it throughout the Arab world.
The ground was selected to hold the 2002 Morocco Cup, which was a tri-series One Day International competition involving Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka. Seven One Day Internationals were played during the competition, with Sri Lanka eventually winning it.
This was the first time One Day Internationals had been held by an Affiliate member nation of the International Cricket Council, though top-class cricket hasn't returned to the ground since.
In 2004, Morocco played two matches there against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club.