The Hassan II Trophy has attracted, since its creation in 1971, a host of world-class professional players, said a statement by the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association, adding that this prestigious competition is entering a new era through the PGA Tour Champions, which hosts the most renowned players in the golf world.

Colin Montgomerie, Jose Maria Olazabal, Bernhard Langer or David Toms are among the 66 legends expected for this special edition of the Hassan II Trophy, said the same source.

In addition, the Lalla Meryem Cup, which is part of the Ladies European Tour (LET) will bring together, on the Blue Course, the European elite of women's golf, noted the statement.

Among the 96 players expected, a record number of national participants is expected led by Ines Laklalech, winner of the Lacoste Ladies Open de France in 2022 and qualified for the LPGA for 2023, Maha Haddioui, double representative of Morocco at the Olympic Games or Malak Bouraeda, first Moroccan to have qualified for the US Women's Open, said the same source.