Morocco’s stars have been given a hero’s welcome in Rabat following the historic World Cup in Qatar

Morocco’s World Cup stars were greeted by thousands of fans on their return to Rabat, and an open-top bus parade was organized for Walid Regragui’s team. fourth place in Qatar.

The Atlas Lions’ stunning run to the World Cup semi-finals was one of the memorable stories of the tournament, before they a 2-0 final defeat against defending champions France.

Regragui’s page became the first African and Arab country to reach the last four of the World Cupafter a string of surprising victories.

Morocco finished fourth after a historic World Cup semi-final

Morocco beat 2018 semi-finalists Belgium in the group stage before beating Spain on penalties after a goalless draw in the round of 16.

A historic semi-final was secured with a 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16, with Achraf Hakimi and Sofyan Amrabat among the main players for Qatar.

Morocco was backed by considerable support throughout the tournament, with thousands of fans traveling to the Gulf state to watch the surprise in the latter stages.

A similar number greeted the team on their return home, with crowds carrying torches and flags in support of the team.

King Mohammed VI. honored the team after they became Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists

The Moroccan team was joined by their mothers at the reception at the Royal Palace

A reception was held at the Royal Palace of Morocco with the team welcomed by King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid.

King Mohammed was seen among fans celebrating Morocco’s success at the World Cup during the competition, as he was seen wearing team gear in his car.

Regragui and the president of the Moroccan Football Association, Faouzi Lekjaa, became Commanders of the Order of the Throne, a second-class honor bestowed by the King.

Morocco’s players received officer status, the third highest honor.

The actors were joined at the event by their mothers, their celebrations on the pitch during the tournament were shown around the world.

Morocco was defeated by Croatia 2:1 in the playoff for third place, with coach Regragui expressed pride in his team’s drive.

“Before the tournament, we had a 0.01 percent chance of making it, and we made it to the last four,” Regragui said.

We are now one of the top four teams in the world and if you had told me that before the tournament I would have accepted it. I wouldn’t change a thing.”