Stade de Fès

A two-phase transformation

Morocco's official 2030 portal lists the Stade de Fès at 55,800 gross seats and 49,200 net seats for World Cup use. Compared with the 35,000 figure previously published for the stadium, that is an increase of roughly 60% — not a doubling.

Phase 1, completed in June 2025 at a cost of approximately 600 million Moroccan dirhams, prepared the stadium for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Phase 1 included modernising the infrastructure, removing the running track to improve visibility and bring fans closer to the pitch, installing 500 surveillance cameras, and renovating the dressing rooms, media facilities, and hospitality areas.

Phase 2, which runs through to 2028, is the full expansion — adding a new roof designed with Moroccan cultural and architectural motifs, extending the seating tiers to reach the final 55,800 capacity, and completing the transformation into a world-class, purpose-built football venue. Work is expected to be complete two years before the 2030 tournament begins.

Getting to the stadium

From Fes-Saïs Airport (FEZ): There is no airport rail link. Treat the airport transfer and the stadium transfer as separate legs, particularly if you are staying inside Fes el-Bali. Use ONDA and your accommodation for current ground-transport information.

By train: Fes station connects the city to the ONCF network. It is not a stadium station, so plan a separate road or official spectator transfer. Check ONCF for the timetable and fare that apply on your date.

Within the city: Much of Fes el-Bali is car-free. If you stay in the medina, identify the nearest vehicle-accessible gate and agree on a pickup point with your riad. Do not assume a driver can reach the property door.

Fes requires extra attention to the last vehicle-accessible point when staying inside the old city. Organizer shuttle routes for 2030 remain unannounced.

Medina or Ville Nouvelle?

Planning item	Status	What it means
Planned capacity	Confirmed	The official portal lists gross and net targets.
ONCF service to Fes	Operating	Confirm the current timetable with ONCF.
2030 fixtures	Pending	No team or round should be assumed.
Match-day ground transport	Pending	Wait for official routes and pickup points.

Climate on match days (June–July 2030)

Fes is an inland city and is significantly hotter than Morocco's Atlantic coast in summer. June temperatures routinely reach 35°C; July can hit 38–40°C in the afternoons. Evening matches will be essential — but even at 8pm, temperatures can remain above 30°C. The stadium's new Phase 2 roof will provide shade to the stands. Fans should hydrate well, bring sun protection, and plan any sightseeing for early morning or after dark.

How big is the Stade de Fès? +

After a two-phase renovation the Stade de Fès will hold 55,800, up from 35,000.

Where is the Fes 2030 World Cup stadium? +

The Complexe Sportif de Fès is south of the historic medina. Fes-Saïs Airport is a separate arrival point south of the city, and there is no airport rail link.

Is the Fes World Cup stadium ready? +

Phase 1 was completed for AFCON 2025; Phase 2, taking capacity to 55,800, is due in 2028 — two years before the World Cup.

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