The WTCC Race of Morocco that will take place at Marrakech on April 15, was launched yesterday during a press conference at Casablanca’s Hyatt Regency Hotel.
In front of a large representative of local media, the event promoter Aly Horma announced that the Marrakech street circuit has been renamed after His Highness Moulay El Hassan, heir to Morocco’s throne.
“We are deeply grateful to His Majesty the King for this great honour. It is an important recognition and a reward for the huge efforts we have done to establish this event. We are also very happy for the deal we have signed with Eurosport Events that grants the future of the WTCC race meeting for the next three years,” Horma said.
WTCC promoter Marcello Lotti stated: “We are very pleased to come back to Marrakech. The unique charm of this historical city, the enthusiasm of the promoter and a demanding street circuit make the WTCC Race of Morocco a very special event in the championship. Marrakech should be proud to be the only African venue to host an FIA world championship.”
