Saturday night marked a rare moment for Anfa Park. Under Casablanca’s night sky, legendary German rock band Scorpions took the stage at Jazzablanca, treating Moroccan audiences to six decades of musical history that continues to resonate across generations.
Earlier that day, Morocco had defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston to book its place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Casablanca, along with the rest of the country, erupted in celebration as streets filled with flags, car horns and jubilant crowds. It was against this backdrop of national euphoria that Anfa Park welcomed a crowd already energized by the Atlas Lions’ victory and ready to extend the celebrations with Scorpions’ iconic rock anthems.
The concert was part of the opening weekend of the 19th edition of the Jazzablanca Festival. After performances by Robbie Williams on Thursday and Faouzia, Cory Wong and Selah Sue on Friday, the German band brought the festival’s opening chapter to a memorable close.
On stage, Scorpions delivered a performance that lived up to their legendary status. A succession of their best-known songs had the audience singing along from start to finish. “Still Loving You” echoed across the Casablanca night, followed by “Coming Home” and “Make It Real”, reaffirming that true rock legends never fade.
What sets Scorpions apart is not only their music but also their remarkable longevity. At 78, Klaus Meine still commands the stage with a voice that rivals performers half his age. Beside him, 77-year-old Rudolf Schenker continues on rhythm guitar as the band’s only remaining founding member since 1965. Matthias Jabs, 70, has handled lead guitar since 1978, while Paweł Mąciwoda plays bass and former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee has been behind the drums since 2016. Together, the five musicians embody decades of rock history while maintaining an undiminished stage presence.
The band has also remained creatively active. Coming Home Live, released on December 5, 2025, became their seventh live album. More projects are already on the horizon, including the compilation From The First Sting, due for release on October 17 and featuring two previously unreleased tracks. As for a new studio album, Klaus Meine has remained cautious. Speaking in February 2025, he acknowledged there were good reasons to return to the studio while recognizing that the music industry has changed significantly since the band’s heyday, without ruling out the possibility altogether.
The group has also faced personal loss. Former bassist Francis Buchholz passed away in January 2026.
Watching Scorpions perform in Casablanca meant witnessing six decades of rock history unfold before an enthralled Moroccan audience. Timeless classics, unwavering passion and a band that, even after 60 years, shows no intention of slowing down.
