Moroccan fans stayed home for semi-final after Qataris restricted flights to Doha

December 14 - Morocco's national airline has announced that it is canceling all flights it had scheduled today to fly hundreds more fans to Doha for the long-awaited World Cup semi-final, citing what she said was a decision by Qatari authorities to restrict air travel.

The game against France features an African country in the last four for the first time and captured the entire North African region as well as parts of Europe, particularly France, which are heavily populated by Moroccan residents.

But Air Maroc said dozens of fans would be disappointed.

"Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform its customers of the cancellation of their flights operated by Qatar Airways," the airline said in a statement sent by e-mail. email.

Royal Air Maroc previously announced that it would operate 30 additional flights to help fans get to Qatar

The cancellation of Wednesday's seven scheduled flights prevents fans who had already booked tickets or hotel rooms from traveling for what will look like a home game for the underdogs who conceded only one once only by beating powerhouses Belgium, Spain and Portugal and now face the defending champions for a place in Sunday's final.

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