Morocco will host matches across 6 cities at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted with Spain and Portugal. Three of the six Moroccan stadiums are being built from scratch; the others are being substantially expanded. Here is everything you need to know about each venue — capacity, location, how to get there, and which city is worth basing yourself in.

The Big Picture Morocco is co-hosting with Spain and Portugal. The bulk of group-stage and knockout matches in North Africa will be split across these 6 venues. The opening ceremony and at least one semi-final are expected in Casablanca's new Grand Stade.

1. Grand Stade Hassan II — Casablanca Region

Grand Stade Hassan II

115,000 capacity
StatusNew construction — opening planned 2028
LocationEl Mansouria, Benslimane Province — ~38 km northeast of Casablanca
Expected matchesFinal, semi-finals, high-profile knockouts
Nearest airportMohammed V International (CMN) — 30 min by road
Getting thereShuttle buses planned from Casablanca city centre; taxi ~150–200 MAD

This will be the largest stadium in the world at completion — overtaking Narendra Modi Stadium in India. Located in El Mansouria, Benslimane Province, roughly halfway between Casablanca and Rabat, it sits outside the city but is well-connected by planned transport links. The design by Populous and Oualalou+Choi draws on the Moroccan moussem (tent gathering), with a grand tented roof. If you're planning to see the final or a semi-final, this is the venue.

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2. Stade de Marrakech — Marrakech

Stade de Marrakech

~65,000 capacity
StatusExisting — major expansion and full roof coverage underway
LocationRoute de Safi, 4 km from Jemaa el-Fna
Expected matchesGroup stage, round of 16
Nearest airportMarrakech Menara (RAK) — 10 min by taxi
Getting thereTaxi from medina 40–60 MAD; bus line 11

Marrakech is the most popular tourist destination in Morocco and will be the most in-demand host city. The stadium sits close to the medina. The city's existing hotel infrastructure — including hundreds of riads — means accommodation is plentiful, but prices will spike hard. Book as early as humanly possible. The upside: Marrakech offers the richest experience outside the matches — souks, gardens, food, hammams, day trips to the Atlas.

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3. Stade de Rabat — Rabat

Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah (Rabat)

~68,000 capacity
StatusExisting — major renovation and expansion
LocationSouissi district, 5 km from city centre
Expected matchesGroup stage, round of 16
Nearest airportRabat–Salé (RBA) — 15 min; Casablanca CMN — 90 min by train
Getting thereTaxi from centre 30–50 MAD

Rabat is Morocco's capital — calmer, more European in feel, and significantly easier to navigate than Marrakech or Fes. The medina is UNESCO-listed and far less touristed than Marrakech's. For fans who want a genuine Moroccan city experience without the crowds, Rabat is an underrated base. Casablanca is reachable by ONCF train in 90 minutes, making it possible to stay in Rabat and attend matches in both cities.

Full Rabat city guide →

4. Stade Ibn Batouta — Tangier

Stade Ibn Batouta

~65,000 capacity
StatusExisting — significant expansion
LocationNorthern Tangier, 6 km from the port
Expected matchesGroup stage
Nearest airportTangier Ibn Battouta (TNG) — 12 min by taxi
Getting thereTaxi from medina 30–50 MAD

Tangier is unique: you can see Spain from the coast on a clear day, and the city sits at the crossroads of Europe and Africa. Named after the great 14th-century explorer Ibn Battuta who was born here, the stadium is the most northerly venue in Morocco. Tangier is connected to Casablanca by the Al Boraq high-speed train — 2 hours. Cross-border fans arriving by ferry from Algeciras or Tarifa (45-minute crossing) will likely attend matches in both Spain and Morocco. A genuinely exciting venue for group-stage games.

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5. Stade de Fes — Fes

Grand Stade de Fes

~55,000 capacity
StatusNew construction
LocationNew city district, south of Fes el-Bali
Expected matchesGroup stage
Nearest airportFes–Saïss (FEZ) — 15 min by taxi
Getting thereTaxi from medina 30–50 MAD; new shuttle planned

Fes has the most extraordinary medina in the Islamic world — 9,000 alleys, medieval tanneries, working 13th-century madrasas. It is also the least touristy of the major host cities, which means prices for accommodation will stay more reasonable. The city is a 3-hour train ride from Casablanca. Fans who want to go deeper into Moroccan culture between matches, rather than the packaged tourist experience, should consider Fes as a base.

Full Fes city guide →

6. Stade Adrar — Agadir

Stade Adrar

~50,000 capacity
StatusExisting — expansion and renovation
LocationHay Mohammadi district, 5 km from beach
Expected matchesGroup stage
Nearest airportAgadir Al Massira (AGA) — 20 min by taxi
Getting thereTaxi from city centre 30–40 MAD

Agadir is Morocco's beach resort capital — built from scratch after a 1960 earthquake and completely different in character to the imperial cities. It's the most international in feel, with the best hotel infrastructure outside Casablanca and Marrakech. The beach is excellent. Fans who want to combine matches with a proper beach holiday — and who are less interested in deep cultural immersion — will find Agadir the most relaxed and comfortable World Cup base. The Souss Valley and Anti-Atlas mountains are also within day-trip range.

Which City Should You Base Yourself In?

The honest answer depends entirely on what you want from the trip beyond the football:

A popular strategy: fly into Casablanca, spend 2–3 days in Marrakech for culture, then attend matches in your chosen city. Morocco is compact enough that train travel between host cities is feasible on match days.

Train tip ONCF's Al Boraq high-speed line connects Casablanca and Tangier in 2 hours 10 minutes. The classic ONCF network connects Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Marrakech. Do not rely on domestic flights — trains are faster city-centre to city-centre and far cheaper.

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