FIFA World Cup 2030
Morocco co-hosts the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Six Moroccan cities will host matches. This is your complete planning guide — updated as new information becomes available.
🏆 FIFA World Cup 2030
The 2030 World Cup marks 100 years since the first tournament, held in Uruguay in 1930. Three celebratory matches will also be hosted in South America — in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay — making this a truly global event spanning Europe, Africa, and South America.
Six cities across Morocco will host World Cup matches. Each has its own character — plan time to explore beyond match days.
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The two main international gateways are Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN) — Morocco's largest airport with direct flights from most of Europe, North America, and the Middle East — and Marrakech Menara (RAK), which handles heavy European charter and low-cost traffic. Rabat, Fes, Agadir, and Tangier all have international airports with growing European connections. Flying into Casablanca and out of another city (or vice versa) is a practical way to see more of the country without backtracking.
Morocco's ONCF rail network is the backbone of inter-city travel. High-speed Al Boraq trains connect Casablanca and Tangier in 2h 10min via Rabat. Standard trains link Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Fes, and Marrakech. Agadir has no rail service — reach it by CTM bus (Casablanca ~5h, Marrakech ~3h) or domestic flight. Grand taxis fill the gaps between smaller towns. Hiring a car gives the most flexibility for the Atlas and Sahara routes between match days.
Each host city has its own accommodation style. Marrakech and Fes are famous for riads — traditional courtyard guesthouses inside the medina. Casablanca and Rabat have the widest range of international hotel chains. Agadir is Morocco's beach resort hub with large resort hotels. Tangier has a mix of boutique hotels and budget guesthouses. Book as early as possible — 2030 will be the biggest tourism event Morocco has ever hosted and accommodation will fill years ahead.
Official ticket sales will be managed by FIFA through their ticketing portal. No tickets are on sale yet — the sales process typically opens 1–2 years before the tournament. Expect a ballot system for high-demand matches (opening game, semi-finals, final). We'll publish the direct FIFA ticketing link as soon as sales open. Avoid third-party resale sites before official sales begin — prices will be inflated and legitimacy is not guaranteed.
Moroccan cuisine is one of the world's great food cultures — tagine (slow-cooked meat and vegetables), couscous (Friday tradition), pastilla (pigeon or chicken pie with filo and sugar), harira (spiced tomato and lentil soup), and fresh-squeezed orange juice from street stalls everywhere. Alcohol is available in licensed restaurants, tourist hotels, and some supermarkets — but Morocco is a Muslim-majority country and public drinking is not the norm. Dress modestly outside beach and resort areas. Read our practical guide for cultural tips.
Citizens of most Western countries — EU, UK, USA, Canada, Australia — can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is required; you receive a stamp on arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your entry date. Some nationalities do require a visa — check your government's travel advice. Morocco does not offer visa-on-arrival for nationalities that require one; apply through a Moroccan consulate well in advance of travel. Full entry requirements for 2030 will be confirmed closer to the tournament.
The questions fans ask most about the Morocco, Spain & Portugal World Cup.
The 2030 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with most matches played across these three countries in Europe and North Africa. In Morocco, matches will be held in six cities: Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fes, Agadir and Tangier. To mark the tournament's centenary, three opening matches will also be played in South America — in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
Three countries are the main hosts: Morocco, Spain and Portugal — the first World Cup spread across two continents. In addition, the first three matches will be held in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay to celebrate 100 years since the inaugural 1930 World Cup in Uruguay.
The tournament is expected to take place in June and July 2030, following the usual northern-summer scheduling, though FIFA has not yet confirmed the exact dates. 2030 marks the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup, held in Uruguay in 1930.
Six Moroccan cities will host matches: Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fes, Agadir and Tangier. Each has a stadium being newly built or renovated for the tournament — from the new Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca to the renovated Grand Stade de Tanger. See the stadium guides above.
The 2030 World Cup uses the expanded 48-team format, up from 32, with 104 matches in total across the host nations.
Tickets will be sold through FIFA's official ticketing portal. Sales are not open yet — they typically begin 1–2 years before the tournament, often with a ballot (lottery) for the most in-demand matches such as the opening game, semi-finals and final. Buy only through FIFA's official channel and avoid third-party resale sites before official sales begin.
FIFA has not yet confirmed the match schedule or the venue for the final. Morocco's centrepiece is the new Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca — set to be one of the largest stadiums in the world at around 115,000 capacity — which is widely expected to be a leading candidate. The final venue will be confirmed by FIFA closer to the tournament.
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