It was their first continental silverware since lifting the AfroBasket trophy in 1965.

Ivory Coast started strongly, racing to a 25-22 lead while Morocco clawed back to take a 43-36 lead in the second quarter.

The third quarter also saw Morocco extend the advantage before one last attempt from Ivory Coast to turn the tides.

However, it was too late in the end as Morocco secured a two-point victory.

Mohamed Choua starred with 13 points, 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks for the winners.

"We were tired from our season back home but we found our rhythm while playing the games," Morocco coach Labib El Hamrani said.

"When we reached the Quarter-Finals, I told my players that we’re out to win the trophy and that we had no other choice than to bring back the trophy home."

Moroccan guard Kevin Franceschi was declared the MVP of the tournament.

Earlier, Rwanda capped off their first appearance at the tournament in style by defeating DR Congo 82-73 in the third-place game.

The game was balanced with both sides taking turns to score until the third quarter when Rwanda took the lead and won the frame 25-11.

Dieudonne Ndizeye was the standout player for the Rwandans, contributing 22 points and four rebounds.

The win means they have qualified for the next edition of the FIBA AfroCan.