The Botola Pro 1 is the main soccer league in Morocco.
1915-1956[]
During this period, football in Morocco was played under French and Spanish colonial control. Local and regional competitions were held, but there was no unified national league.
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1956-1996[]
Following Morocco’s independence, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) established an official national league in 1956. The league became the top tier of Moroccan football and grew steadily in popularity.
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1996-2009[]
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The league was officially known as GNF 1 (Groupement National de Football 1). It was managed by the FRMF and included a promotion/relegation system. Moroccan clubs began participating more in continental competitions during this time.
2009-2015[]
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This was a transition era as the league started preparing for full professionalization. Efforts were made to modernize club structures and improve league standards. The league began being referred to as Botola.
2015-2019[]
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The league became fully professional and adopted the name Botola Pro, with Maroc Telecom as the main sponsor. It was the beginning of a modern era, with broadcasting rights and better infrastructure.
2020-present[]
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The league entered a new chapter with Inwi as the official sponsor. It continues to grow in visibility, with improved TV deals, digital presence, and growing fan engagement across Morocco.