Casablanca
⚽ Grand Stade Hassan II (Benslimane)
Morocco’s economic capital and home to the new 115,000-seat Grand Stade Hassan II. Visit the Hassan II Mosque, walk the Corniche and wander the Art Deco downtown.
Explore Casablanca →FIFA World Cup 2030
Morocco hosts the World Cup 2030 — and it is your chance to travel with us
In 2030 the World Cup comes to North Africa for the first time. Morocco co-hosts the centenary tournament with Spain and Portugal, with matches in six Moroccan cities. Between games, the country is waiting for you: imperial cities, Atlantic beaches, the Atlas mountains and the Sahara. We are a local team based in Ouarzazate, and we would love to show you all of it.
World Cup 2030 in Morocco at a glance
- Co-hosts
- Morocco, Spain and Portugal
- Moroccan host cities
- 6
- Flagship stadium
- Grand Stade Hassan II, 115,000 seats
- Tournament
- June–July 2030
Why 2030 is the moment to visit Morocco
A World Cup only comes once in a lifetime. Here is why it is also the best excuse to finally discover Morocco.
A once-in-a-generation tournament
The 2030 edition marks 100 years since the first World Cup in 1930. Matches will be played in Morocco, Spain and Portugal, plus three centenary games in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, and Morocco hosts for the very first time.
New stadiums, new infrastructure
Morocco is building the Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca, designed to be one of the largest stadiums in the world, and upgrading venues in the other host cities, alongside wider investment in transport and accommodation.
Much more than football
Six host cities are also six gateways: the medieval medina of Fès, the souks of Marrakech, the kasbahs of Rabat, the blue streets of Chefchaouen and, a few hours away, the golden dunes of the Sahara.
Book early, travel smart
Flights and hotels will fill quickly in June and July 2030. Planning with a local team now lets you secure the best rooms and build a route around the matches you can attend.
The six Moroccan host cities
Every host city has a story beyond its stadium. Here is what to add to your match day.
Rabat
⚽ Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
The capital is calm, green and easy to explore on foot: the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and a relaxed old town, about an hour from Casablanca by train.
Explore Rabat →Tangier
⚽ Ibn Batouta Stadium
Where Africa meets Europe. A short ferry ride crosses the Strait of Gibraltar to Spain, which makes Tangier ideal for a two-country World Cup trip, with blue Chefchaouen close by.
Explore Tangier →Marrakech
⚽ Grand Stade de Marrakech
The Red City: Jemaa el-Fna square, the souks, beautiful riads and the starting point for our Atlas and Sahara tours.
Explore Marrakech →Agadir
⚽ Adrar Stadium
Atlantic beaches and sunshine, with Essaouira and the Anti-Atlas within reach. A natural place to relax after a big match.
Explore Agadir →Fès
⚽ Fès Stadium
Morocco’s cultural and spiritual heart, with the maze-like medieval medina of Fès el-Bali, its madrasas and its famous tanneries.
Explore Fès →Combine your match with the real Morocco
We build private, tailor-made trips around your match dates. Three ideas to start from:
Match + Sahara
Base yourself in Marrakech or Casablanca, then slip away on a desert tour to Merzouga, Zagora or Chegaga. Summer is hot in the desert, so we plan dunes for sunrise and sunset, or suggest a trip just before or after the tournament.
Host cities & imperial cities
Follow the host cities by road with a private driver-guide and riad stays, adding Meknes, Chefchaouen or Essaouira on the way. Perfect for supporters who want culture between matches.
Morocco + Spain or Portugal
Combine matches on both sides of the Strait. We organise the Moroccan leg door to door, so you can cross from Tangier with everything already arranged.
Why travel with Desert Araouane
Local and independent
We are a Moroccan team based in Ouarzazate, at the gateway to the Sahara. We live here and we know the roads, the hosts and the hidden corners.
Private and flexible
Your dates, your group, your pace. We adapt the plan to match days, kick-off times and the real travel time between cities.
Safe and well organised
Experienced drivers, carefully chosen hotels and camps, and clear communication before and during your trip.
Loved by travellers
Travellers rate us highly on Tripadvisor and Google, and many come back with friends and family.
Practical tips for travelling during the World Cup
- Book accommodation and transport early: demand in the host cities will peak on match days.
- Buy match tickets only through FIFA’s official channels and beware of unofficial resellers.
- Expect heat in June and July, especially inland. Plan outdoor visits for the morning or late afternoon.
- Check entry and visa requirements for your nationality well before you travel.
- Leave buffer days between matches: distances are bigger than they look, and the best of Morocco is off the stadium map.
World Cup 2030 in Morocco: frequently asked questions
Yes. FIFA confirmed in December 2024 that the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with three centenary matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. It will be the first World Cup in Morocco and in North Africa.
Six cities: Casablanca (Grand Stade Hassan II), Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Agadir and Fès.
The final venue is decided by FIFA and has not been confirmed by Morocco’s organisers. The Grand Stade Hassan II was designed to be able to host it, so check FIFA’s official announcements for the latest news.
No. Tickets are sold only through FIFA’s official channels. What we do is everything around the match: hotels, transfers, private tours, desert trips and multi-city itineraries.
The World Cup takes place in June and July, when the desert is very hot. We can plan dune visits at sunrise and sunset, or suggest a desert trip just before or after the tournament, when the weather is much kinder.
Yes. Tangier is connected to Spain by a short ferry crossing, so it is easy to follow matches on both sides of the Strait. We can organise the Moroccan part of your trip from start to finish.
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