Morocco has touted its limited threat from gun crime in a 2026 World Cup bidding proposal to take on the United States-led rival for the soccer showpiece.
The north African nation highlights safety for visiting fans in bidding documents published by FIFA on Monday that do however show every stadium and training ground requires building work.
By contrast, the North American bid book says it is the low-risk proposition for FIFA since no infrastructure will be built for the first World Cup after the jump from 32 to 48 finalists.
Morocco's decision to point to "very low gun circulation" comes amidst the growing call for stricter laws regarding firearms in the US following a school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead.
The US is the dominant partner in a North American bid that includes Canada and Mexico.