The draw for the 2026-2027 professional league, held today Friday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, has resulted in a schedule full of excitement and competitiveness. One of the highlights of this draw is the scheduling of the classic clash between Royal Army and Raja Athletic in the opening round, in addition to the much-anticipated Casablanca derby between Raja and Wydad in the eleventh round, promising an exceptional football season. The competition is set to start on the twenty-fourth of September, amid expectations of strong competition at all levels.
The Moroccan fans eagerly await the first encounter between the two giants of national football, Royal Army and Raja Athletic, which will take place in the first round. This classic match holds special importance as it will set the tone for each team’s start, with both striving to achieve a strong kickoff that gives them a great psychological boost for the long professional league journey. This early matchup will serve as a true test of the teams’ ability to compete from the very first moments of the season.
On the other hand, the draw set the date for the anticipated Casablanca derby between Raja and Wydad in the eleventh round, with Raja Athletic hosting their rival in the first leg. The two teams will meet again in the return leg in the twenty-sixth round, where Wydad will be the host this time. The Casablanca derby always attracts wide public and media interest, and the intensity of the competition is expected to increase based on the two teams’ standings in the table at the time of the encounters.
The excitement is not limited to the classic and the derby; the draw also scheduled another strong match between Wydad Athletic and Royal Army in the eighth round. This match will be an important test for both teams before the Casablanca derby three rounds later, and its result could play a pivotal role in determining the course of the race for the top spots and the league title. This intense scheduling of major matches in the early stages of the season adds to the thrill and indicates a football season full of surprises and challenges.
