Morocco World Cup 2030 travel guide

Six Moroccan cities host World Cup 2030 matches between 8 June and 21 July 2030: Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, Agadir and Tangier. Fans following a team will move between them, often with only two or three days between matches. This guide covers the practical side: how long it takes to get from one host city to the next, entry rules, money, phones, the heat and local customs.

The six host cities

Getting between host cities

Morocco's rail network links all the northern and central host cities. Al Boraq high-speed trains run between Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca, and a high-speed extension towards Marrakech is planned for 2030, so check the ONCF timetable closer to the tournament. Agadir has no railway: the fastest options are a domestic flight or the road from Marrakech. Book train seats early on match days; first class costs little more and guarantees a seat.

Heat in June and July

June and July are summer. Inland cities get very hot, while the Atlantic coast stays mild. Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER:

* monthly average: sea air keeps days and nights close.

Entry and visas

• Citizens of the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and many other countries can usually enter Morocco without a visa for up to 90 days. Others need a visa or an e-visa before travelling.
• Your passport should be valid for your whole stay; check the official Moroccan consular website for your nationality, and any special arrangements announced for World Cup ticket holders.

Money and payments

• The currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). It is a closed currency, so you usually get it in Morocco: ATMs are everywhere in the host cities.
• Cards work in hotels, malls, chain restaurants and on train tickets bought online. Taxis, souks, cafés and small restaurants expect cash.
• Rounding up for taxis and leaving around 10 percent in restaurants is common.

Phones and internet

• Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell prepaid SIM cards at the airports and in their shops; bring your passport. Many travel eSIMs also cover Morocco.
• Mobile data is cheap and 4G covers the cities and the main roads.

Getting around inside the cities

• Petit taxis run on the meter inside each city: ask the driver to switch it on or agree the fare first. Careem and inDrive work in the larger cities.
• Casablanca and Rabat have modern tram networks. Medinas are on foot only.

Customs and etiquette

• Dress modestly in medinas, markets and religious sites: shoulders and knees covered is the safe default. Beach clubs and hotels are relaxed.
• Mosques are closed to non-Muslims, with the notable exception of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
• Alcohol is sold in licensed hotels, bars and some restaurants, not in most cafés. Avoid drinking in the street.
• Ask before photographing people, and bargain politely in the souks.
• Friday midday prayers change opening hours and traffic.

Languages

Moroccans speak Darija (Moroccan Arabic) and Amazigh. French is widely used in business and signage, Spanish is common in the north, and English is growing fast among younger people and in tourism.

Where to base yourself

• Following a team in the north (Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Fez)? Base yourself in Rabat or Casablanca: both are on the high-speed line and an hour apart.
• Matches in Marrakech and Agadir? Base in Marrakech, three hours by road from Agadir, or split the stay between the two.

Questions fans ask