Know before you go

• Most international flights land at Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN): it will be the gateway for fans visiting several Moroccan cities.
• Mint tea and a sunset walk on the Ain Diab corniche are free and close to most hotels.
• The match schedule by stadium is set after the final draw. Book refundable rooms now: prices will jump once fixtures are known.
• Fans with tickets in several cities should plan around high-speed trains: Morocco's Al Boraq, Spain's AVE and Portugal's Alfa Pendular.

Airport to Grand Stade Hassan II, Benslimane

Mohammed V International (CMN) is 30 km south of the centre. The Al Bidaoui train runs from the airport to Casa Voyageurs and Casa Port in about 40 minutes for around 50 dirhams. A taxi costs about 300 dirhams at fixed airport rates.

The new 115,000-seat stadium is being built near Benslimane, about 40 km northeast of central Casablanca and 50 km from Rabat. Shuttle buses and road links are planned; check transport plans closer to the tournament.

Public transport directions to Grand Stade Hassan II, Benslimane

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Ibis Casablanca City Center
• Mid-range: Hyatt Regency Casablanca
• Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca

Links search the nights from 7 June to 22 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual World Cup stay schedule for 8 June to 21 July 2030. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Morocco Mall has an aquarium and an indoor play area.
• Sindibad Park in Ain Diab is a theme park with rides and animals.
• Beach afternoons at Tahiti Beach or Madame Choual clubs.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Rooftop bars along Boulevard d'Anfa.
• Ain Diab beach clubs and lounges after dark.

Ten tours worth booking for World Cup 2030 in Casablanca

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Rick's Café Casablanca-the-film themed dining by the old Medina walls
• La Sqala Moroccan breakfast and lunch in an 18th-century bastion garden
• Le Cabestan Seafood and cocktails on the cliffs at Ain Diab
• Marché Central Pick fish at the stalls and have it grilled on the spot
• Habous quarter pastry shops Cornes de gazelle and almond briouats
• Boulevard de la Corniche cafés Mint tea with sea views at sunset

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Hassan II Mosque interior tour.
• Villa des Arts and the Abderrahman Slaoui Foundation museum.
• Anfa Place and Morocco Mall for shopping and cinemas.

Getting around on event days

• The Casablanca tram (two lines plus busways) links Casa Voyageurs, the centre, Maarif and Ain Diab for about 8 dirhams.
• Petit taxis run inside each city on the meter: ask the driver to switch it on, or agree the fare before you get in. Grand taxis are shared and run fixed routes between towns.
• Careem and inDrive work in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier and Agadir. Expect to pay in cash in dirhams in most places.
• Al Boraq high-speed trains link Tangier, Kenitra, Rabat and Casablanca. Classic ONCF trains continue to Marrakech and Fez. Book on the ONCF app; first class is cheap and worth it on busy days.
• Fridays around midday prayers and the evenings during Ramadan change opening hours and traffic.

Day trips from Casablanca

• Rabat: 1 hour by Al Boraq or 55 minutes by regular train
• El Jadida: 1.5 hours by car
• Marrakech: 2.5 to 3 hours by train

Questions people ask

When is World Cup 2030 in Casablanca 2030?

The next edition is 8 June to 21 July 2030, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Grand Stade Hassan II, Benslimane?

Mohammed V International (CMN) is 30 km south of the centre. The Al Bidaoui train runs from the airport to Casa Voyageurs and Casa Port in about 40 minutes for around 50 dirhams. A taxi costs about 300 dirhams at fixed airport rates. The new 115,000-seat stadium is being built near Benslimane, about 40 km northeast of central Casablanca and 50 km from Rabat. Shuttle buses and road links are planned; check transport plans closer to the tournament.

Where should I stay for World Cup 2030 in Casablanca?

For most visitors the best base is Maarif and Gauthier: Restaurants, cafés and shopping streets, central for both stadium side and the corniche.

What can we do between sessions at World Cup 2030 in Casablanca?

Good short outings in Casablanca include Hassan II Mosque guided tour, Casablanca city tour by car, Moroccan cooking class. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near World Cup 2030 in Casablanca?

Family-friendly picks: Hassan II Mosque guided tour, Casablanca city tour by car, Day trip to Rabat. Morocco Mall has an aquarium and an indoor play area.

How far is Grand Stade Hassan II, Benslimane from Casablanca centre?

About 36 km in a straight line. The new 115,000-seat stadium is being built near Benslimane, about 40 km northeast of central Casablanca and 50 km from Rabat. Shuttle buses and road links are planned; check transport plans closer to the tournament.

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