In 2030, Morocco will co-host the FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal — the first World Cup ever held across two continents. Six Moroccan cities are set to host matches, backed by new stadiums, a high-speed rail network and a tourism boom years in the making. If you are planning to be there, this guide covers the host cities, tickets, accommodation and the fan essentials you need to sort out early.
The Moroccan host cities
Casablanca is the headline act: the new Grand Stade Hassan II, planned near Benslimane outside the city, is designed to be among the largest football stadiums in the world and is expected to host marquee fixtures including the final. Casablanca itself is Morocco's economic capital — stay near the Corniche for beachfront hotels or in Maârif for restaurants and nightlife.
Rabat, the capital, pairs football with culture: the renovated Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium sits in a city of museums, the Kasbah of the Udayas and easy day trips to Salé. Marrakech needs no introduction — expect the medina to become one giant fan zone — while Agadir offers the beach-holiday base with its Adrar Stadium. Fes brings imperial-city history and the Fes Stadium, and Tangier, facing Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar, is the natural gateway for fans arriving from Europe.
Tickets: how and when
World Cup tickets are sold exclusively through FIFA's official channels, usually in phased sales starting two or more years before the tournament. Register interest on FIFA's ticketing platform early and be ready the moment your team's allocation drops — demand for a first-ever African-European World Cup will be enormous. Beware of unofficial resellers: FIFA tickets are personalised and resale outside official channels risks invalid entry.
Follow the draw first, book everything second. Once the group draw is known, match cities are fixed — but accommodation near stadiums sells out within hours of the schedule release. Have refundable bookings ready to confirm the day fixtures are announced.
Where to stay for the World Cup
Hotel capacity will be the tournament's tightest bottleneck. Book refundable accommodation as early as possible — ideally the moment you decide to go, not when tickets are confirmed. In Casablanca and Marrakech, consider apartments and riads as well as hotels; in Agadir, the big beach resorts will be package-tour battlegrounds. Tangier is a smart fallback base: ferries from Tarifa and Algeciras put you in Morocco in under two hours, and the high-speed train reaches Rabat and Casablanca from there.
Expect prices to run two to three times normal during the tournament. Staying slightly outside host cities — in places like Mohammedia near Casablanca or Asilah near Tangier — can halve your costs while keeping you within an hour of the stadiums.
Getting between host cities
Morocco's Al Boraq high-speed train links Tangier–Rabat–Casablanca in about two hours, and the network is being extended toward Marrakech and Agadir for 2030. Trains will be the fan backbone: fast, air-conditioned and cheap by European standards. For longer hops — say Agadir to Fes — domestic flights save a day of travel; compare fares early because tournament-period seats vanish fast.
Fan essentials: what to know before you go
- When: The tournament is expected in June–July 2030. Coastal cities (Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Agadir) will be warm and pleasant; Marrakech and Fes can exceed 40°C (104°F) — plan midday rest.
- Fan zones: Expect official FIFA fan zones in every host city, plus the organic party in places like Jemaa el-Fna in Marrakech.
- Alcohol: Available in hotels, licensed restaurants and bars in tourist areas — but not in the medina's traditional quarters or near mosques. Public drunkenness is frowned upon.
- Money: The dirham is a closed currency — you cannot buy it abroad. Bring euros or dollars to exchange, or use ATMs on arrival.
- Language: Arabic and French are universal; English is widely spoken in tourist areas and will be everywhere during the tournament.
- Safety: Morocco is generally safe for fans, but standard big-event rules apply: watch pickpockets in crowds, agree taxi fares upfront, and keep copies of your passport and match tickets.
The 2030 World Cup will be Morocco's global coming-out party — a month where medieval medinas meet the world's biggest sporting stage. Plan early, book refundable, and you will experience something genuinely historic.
Start planning your 2030 trip
Compare flights to Casablanca, Marrakech or Tangier, arrange a rental car for exploring between matches, or browse apartments and riads near the host cities before prices climb.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Moroccan cities will host 2030 World Cup matches?
Six cities are set to host matches: Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Agadir, Fes and Tangier — backed by new and renovated stadiums and an expanding high-speed rail network.
Where will the 2030 World Cup final be played?
The final is expected at the new Grand Stade Hassan II, planned near Benslimane outside Casablanca and designed to be among the largest football stadiums in the world.
How can I buy tickets for the 2030 World Cup?
Only through FIFA's official channels, in phased sales that typically start two or more years before the tournament. Register interest on FIFA's ticketing platform early — and avoid unofficial resellers, since FIFA tickets are personalised and resale outside official channels risks invalid entry.
How will fans travel between host cities?
By train. Morocco's Al Boraq high-speed line already connects Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca, and the network is being extended toward Marrakech and Agadir — making rail the default way to move between host cities in 2030.
Where should World Cup fans stay in Casablanca?
Stay near the Corniche for beachfront hotels, or in Maârif for restaurants and nightlife. Book early: demand around the tournament will be enormous.