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Morocco for the 2030 World Cup

For fans who want to follow matches in Morocco in 2030 and see the country between them. Short answer: six host cities, all on or near the train line, with a giant new stadium between Casablanca and Rabat. Much is still being decided, so we mark what is final and what is not.

What is settled and what is not

  • HostsMorocco, Portugal and Spain, confirmed by the FIFA Congress on 11 December 2024
  • Centenary matchesOne match each in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, to mark 100 years since the first World Cup in 1930
  • Moroccan host citiesCasablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Agadir and Fes. FIFA is inspecting venues in November and December 2026; the final list is not final
  • The finalNot decided. Casablanca's new stadium, Madrid's Bernabéu and Barcelona's Camp Nou are the names in the press
  • Match calendarNot published. Which city gets how many matches depends on the venues FIFA confirms

The six Moroccan stadiums

CityStadiumStatus (2026-11-14)
Casablanca (Benslimane)Grand Stade Hassan IIBeing built, 115,000 seats planned; Morocco's federation says ready early 2028
RabatPrince Moulay Abdellah StadiumOpen; hosted the AFCON 2025 final
TangierGrand Stade de Tanger (Ibn Batouta)Open; an AFCON 2025 venue
MarrakechGrand Stade de MarrakechOpen; an AFCON 2025 venue
AgadirGrand Stade d'AgadirOpen; an AFCON 2025 venue
FesStade de FèsOpen; an AFCON 2025 venue

The stadium that isn't quite in Casablanca

The Grand Stade Hassan II carries Casablanca's name but rises in Benslimane, a town about 38 km east of the city, roughly between Casablanca and Rabat. It was designed by Populous with Oualalou + Choi and is planned for 115,000 seats, which would make it one of the biggest football grounds in the world.

That location keeps match traffic out of the city, but it also means a ride out of town on match day. Most fans will sleep in Casablanca or Rabat. Transport to the stadium has not been announced yet, so wait for the official match-day plan before you book a room based on it.

AFCON 2025 was the dress rehearsal

Morocco hosted the Africa Cup of Nations from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, across nine stadiums in the same six cities. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

It showed what a tournament here feels like: big crowds, packed trains and cities that live for the game. The final itself was chaotic, with a long stoppage after a late penalty and fans trying to reach the pitch. Expect tight security and plan to arrive early.

A trip shape: four host cities in 12 days

Tangier → Rabat → Casablanca → Marrakech → Agadir · 12

Follows the rail line south. Swap the order to match your fixtures once FIFA publishes them.

  1. Days 1–2Tangier. Arrive by ferry from Spain or by air. Walk the kasbah and the medina, see a match at the Grand Stade de Tanger.
  2. Day 3Al Boraq high-speed train to Rabat. The Tangier to Casablanca run takes about 2 hours 10 to 2 hours 17 minutes with stops at Kenitra and Rabat Agdal.
  3. Days 4–5Rabat. Kasbah des Oudayas, a surf lesson on Oudaya beach, a match at Prince Moulay Abdellah.
  4. Days 6–7Casablanca. Base yourself here for the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane.
  5. Days 8–10Train to Marrakech. Medina, souks, a day in the Atlas. Match at the Grand Stade de Marrakech.
  6. Days 11–12Agadir by road or air. Beach, then the match at the Grand Stade d'Agadir.

Moving between matches

Morocco's trains are run by ONCF. Al Boraq, Africa's first high-speed train, opened in 2018 and links Tangier, Kenitra, Rabat and Casablanca, reaching 320 km/h on the Tangier to Kenitra section. It runs about every hour. Book on oncf-voyages.ma, and note that Al Boraq stops at Rabat Agdal and Casa Voyageurs, not Rabat Ville.

A new 430 km high-speed line from Kenitra to Marrakech, via Rabat, Casablanca and both cities' airports, was launched in April 2025. It is planned to cut Tangier to Marrakech to about 2 hours 40 minutes. Completion is expected around 2029 or 2030, so treat it as not final for the World Cup. Today, classic trains link Casablanca with Marrakech, and Fes to Marrakech is about 7 hours direct.

Agadir has no train. Plan a flight or a coach (CTM or Supratours) for that leg.

Where to stay

Sleep in the city with the best links, not next to the stadium. Casablanca and Rabat are 1 hour apart by train and both serve the Benslimane stadium. In Marrakech and Fes, a riad in the medina puts you in the old town; a hotel in the new town is easier for late taxis after a match. Rooms will go fast once the calendar is out, so pick a refundable rate as soon as you know your cities.

What fans ask

Which Moroccan cities host World Cup 2030 matches?

Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Agadir and Fes are the six cities in the plan. FIFA is inspecting them in late 2026 and has not confirmed the final venue list.

Will the 2030 final be in Morocco?

Not decided. The Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca, the Bernabéu in Madrid and Camp Nou in Barcelona are all in the running. FIFA says it will decide in due course.

Is the Grand Stade Hassan II in Casablanca?

It is in Benslimane, about 38 km east of Casablanca. Morocco's football federation says it will be ready in early 2028.

When is the 2030 World Cup?

FIFA had not published the match calendar when we checked on 2026-11-14. Wait for the official schedule before booking flights.

Can I take a high-speed train from Casablanca to Marrakech?

Not yet. The Kenitra to Marrakech high-speed line is under construction, with completion expected around 2029 or 2030. Classic trains run on that route today.

Do I need a visa?

Many nationalities can visit Morocco for up to 90 days without one. Check your passport on our visa page and the official sources it links.

How did AFCON 2025 go?

Morocco hosted it in nine stadiums from December 2025 to January 2026. Senegal won the final 1-0 after extra time in Rabat.

Is it easy to go from Spain to Morocco for matches?

Yes. Tangier is a short ferry crossing from southern Spain, and Al Boraq takes you on to Rabat and Casablanca. Our Spain and Morocco page has the details.

The host cities on Wakha

CasablancaBase for the Grand Stade Hassan IIRabatThe AFCON 2025 final venueTangierGateway from Spain, start of Al BoraqMarrakechMedina, souks and the AtlasAgadirBeach city, and Taghazout next doorFesThe oldest medina

Next step

Getting aroundTrains, coaches and taxis between citiesVisa checkDo you need one for Morocco?Spain and MoroccoMatches on both sides of the straitMundial 2030 (español)La guía para aficionados en españolMoney and SIMDirhams, cards and mobile data
Sources · checked 2026-11-14
  1. FIFA: Extraordinary Congress appoints hosts of 2030 and 2034 (11 Dec 2024)
  2. Pollstar: 2030 World Cup stadium list (July 2026)
  3. Morocco World News: FIFA inspection of Moroccan venues (Oct 2026)
  4. StadiumDB: Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane
  5. Soccerway: nine AFCON 2025 stadiums, Rabat hosts the final
  6. Africanews: Senegal beat Morocco in the AFCON 2025 final (Jan 2026)
  7. Wikipedia: High-speed rail in Morocco
  8. Lonely Planet: Best train routes in Morocco
  9. ONCF ticket site

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