Rabat, Morocco – The management of the Marriott Hotel in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, issued a formal and strongly worded warning to the Algerian national team delegation participating in the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
This comes against the backdrop of what she described as “inappropriate”
actions targeting national symbols of the Kingdom of Morocco within the hotel facilities.
The monitoring documents the incident of the mission
According to consistent data, a review of surveillance cameras revealed that a member of
the Algerian delegation had blocked the image of King Mohammed VI from public view in the hotel lobby.
In addition to trying to hide the Moroccan flag from among the flags of
the participating teams displayed inside one of the meeting halls.
After confirming the incident, hotel staff intervened to return the picture and the flag to their original positions.
The incident was documented and considered a violation of the rules of
conduct in place at international sporting events.
Warning against politicizing sports competition
In its official correspondence, the hotel management stressed the need
for the Algerian delegation to adhere to sporting values and ethics.
Emphasizing respect for the symbols and sovereignty of the host country,
and the need to avoid any provocative actions or attempts to politicize the sporting atmosphere.
This ensures the preservation of sportsmanship and mutual respect among all participants.
sensitive organizational context
This incident comes at a time when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the organizing committee in Morocco are
This is to provide a positive and competitive atmosphere, free from tensions, to ensure the success of the tournament.
Sources within the hotel confirmed that the management will not tolerate
any behavior that disrespects the dignity or symbols of the Kingdom.
She stressed that sports should remain a space for rapprochement, not an arena for political disputes.
