Pre-tournament favorites Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania in San Pedro as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations Group F campaign.
Captain Romain Saiss scored in the first half and, after Tanzania had Novatus Miroshi sent off, Azzedine Ounahi and Youssef En-Nesyri netted for the Atlas Lions.
Although an African powerhouse for decades, Morocco were seeking only a second Cup of Nations title 48 years after lifting the trophy in Ethiopia.
The victory over group outsiders Tanzania in the southwest of the Ivory Coast was anticipated as Morocco are ranked 13th in the world, 108 places above the Taifa Stars.