World Cup 2030 · Travel guide
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Morocco is ready for the world
Your independent guide to visiting Morocco — the six World Cup host cities, getting around, where to stay and everything to see between matches.
- 6Moroccan host cities
- 115,000seats planned at Grand Stade Hassan II
- 48teams in the tournament
- 3continents, one World Cup
- 19.8Mvisitors to Morocco in 2025
The six host cities
Where the 2030 World Cup comes to Morocco
Each host city is a destination in its own right. Pick your matches, then build the trip around medinas, beaches, mountains and the Sahara.
Marrakech
The Red City: souks, riads and Jemaa el-Fna at dusk.
Casablanca
Home of the planned 115,000-seat Grand Stade Hassan II.
Rabat
The capital, with its rebuilt Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Tangier
Gateway to Spain — one hour by ferry from Tarifa.
Fes
The world's largest car-free medina and a living UNESCO site.
FIFA World Cup 2030
The first World Cup across Africa and Europe
Morocco, Spain and Portugal co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with three centenary opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. For the first time, fans can move between two continents in a single tournament: the ferry from Tarifa to Tangier takes about an hour.
- Six Moroccan stadiums, from Tangier on the Strait to Agadir on the Atlantic
- A new high-speed rail line planned to link Kenitra, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech
- Airport capacity being expanded nationwide ahead of 2030
Plan your trip
Everything you need before you fly
Clear, practical answers for first-time visitors — written for football fans and holidaymakers alike.
Beyond the stadium
Make the most of the days between matches
Morocco's best experiences are a train ride or a day trip from the host cities.
Why Morocco
A kingdom of football — and of hospitality
Morocco reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, the first African and Arab nation ever to do so, and has since hosted the Africa Cup of Nations and youth world cups. Football here is a national passion; welcoming guests is a national tradition.
The country welcomed a record 19.8 million visitors in 2025 and aims for 26 million by 2030. Whether you come for the matches or the medinas, this guide helps you plan a trip that's easy, safe and unforgettable.
How we research this guidePlanning a trip for 2030?
Start with our fan guide: tickets, transport between host cities, heat, budget and local customs.