While progress has been made, it seems not everyone has moved away from the view that football is for men, not women.
“It hasn’t gone completely,” says Mrabet when asked about the traditional mindset.
“I think all of women’s football is still living the situation.”
According to 14-year-old Rim, an impressively mature junior player with Casablanca, a girl’s opportunities can still be dependent on parental approval.
“I grew up with a family that loves sports. My mother is a swim coach and my father is a weightlifting coach for people with special needs,” she explains.
“Most people do not accept that the woman plays football too, because the woman must stay home to look after the children, be an exemplary mother and a good wife.
“I see the contrary, the woman can do many things, can develop many areas through football.”
The hope is that Morocco’s maiden World Cup appearance will continue to break down stubbornly persistent barriers.