The Moroccan Throne Cup, officially known as the Throne Cup (Arabic: كأس العرش), stands as a testament to the rich footballing heritage of Morocco. It is a knockout football tournament organized by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, the governing body of the sport in Morocco.
Early History and Pre-Independence Era
National knockout competitions had already taken place prior to Morocco's independence in 1956, marking the early foundations of competitive football in the region. The Throne Cup's roots trace back to the pre-independence era, with competitions like the Coupe du Sultan. CA Marocain's victory in the Coupe du Sultan in 1916 set the stage for future tournaments.
- CA Casablanca
- Olympique Marocain
- USM Casablanca
- US Fès
These were among the other early winners who shaped the landscape of Moroccan football.
In the 1930s, the competition underwent a name change, becoming known as the Coupe Coloniale du Maroc. During this period, teams such as Majd Al-Madina, SA Marrakech, Racing Casablanca, Maghreb SR, and ASPTT Casablanca achieved championship titles.
USM Casablanca dominated this era with five victories. The 1956 final was never contested, and USD Meknès was the last known champion in 1952.
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Post-Independence and Evolution of the Throne Cup
The Moroccan Throne Cup, known in French as Coupe du Trône, is the oldest official football cup competition in Morocco. From its inception, the competition has adopted a knockout format, open to clubs from all tiers of the Moroccan football league system.
The final is typically played at neutral venues and is one of the most watched domestic matches in Moroccan football.
In addition to the prestige, the winner of the Throne Cup earns qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup, adding a continental dimension to the stakes.
The competition has survived through decades of Moroccan football evolution, political transitions, and club transformations, and continues to be a key highlight of the national football calendar.
Competition Format
The current format features 4 preliminary rounds and the final phase. The final phase starts with the Round of 32 where the 16 teams qualified from the fourth round are joined by all 16 Botola teams.
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Draws are "blind", meaning a Botola team can be drawn in one match with a team from the same league. The Round of 32 is followed by the Round of 16 matches, quarterfinals, semifinals and a final.
Final Chabab Mohammédia vs Racing Casablanca not played.
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Champions
As of 2025, 19 clubs have won the Throne Cup. The first club to win this cup was Mouloudia Oujda.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1916 | CA Marocain |
| 1952 | USD Meknès |
| 2025 | Olympic Safi |
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