Wydad Athletic Club

Wydad Athletic Club, often called Wydad Casablanca, is one of Morocco's two great footballing institutions and among the most successful clubs in North Africa. Based in Casablanca and closely associated with the Stade Larbi-Zaouli, the club carries deep cultural significance dating back to the country's colonial era. Wydad's red-and-white identity is instantly recognizable across Moroccan football, and its fierce rivalry with Raja Casablanca is one of the fiercest in African sport. The club's blend of history, passion and continental success has made it a cornerstone of Moroccan football culture.

Founded on May 8, 1937, Wydad has won a Moroccan-record 22 Botola league titles over its long history. On the continental stage, the club has captured the CAF Champions League three times, in 1992, 2017 and 2022. That sustained success across generations has made Wydad one of the most decorated clubs on the African continent. Now approaching its ninth decade, the club remains a defining institution in Moroccan sport and identity.