Know before you go

• Rabat is 55 minutes from Casablanca by train and 1 hour 20 minutes from Tangier by Al Boraq.
• 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 Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium

Rabat-Salé (RBA) is 10 km from the centre, about 20 minutes and 100 to 150 dirhams by taxi. Many visitors fly into Casablanca (CMN) and take the train: airport to Casa Voyageurs, then 55 minutes to Rabat Ville.

The rebuilt stadium is in the south of the city, near the Souissi district. Tram and bus links connect it to the centre; Rabat Agdal station is the nearest main rail stop.

Public transport directions to Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Riad Kalaa
• Mid-range: Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses
• Splurge: The Ritz-Carlton Rabat

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

• Rabat zoo (Jardin zoologique national) has Barbary lions.
• Beach time at Plage de Rabat or the calmer Temara beaches.
• Nouzhat Hassan and Jardin d'Essais botanical gardens for picnics.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Evening walk along the corniche below the kasbah.
• Agdal cafés and lounges on Avenue de France.

Ten tours worth booking for World Cup 2030 in Rabat

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

Where to eat

• Dar Naji Classic Moroccan dishes in the medina
• Le Dhow A wooden boat restaurant on the river below the kasbah
• Café Maure Mint tea and pastries in the Andalusian garden
• Dinarjat Traditional dinner in a restored medina house
• Paul Rabat Easy breakfasts and pastries in a villa garden
• Rue des Consuls stalls Snacks while shopping for carpets and leather

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

Rainy-day backups

• Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
• Museum of History and Civilisations.
• Arribat Center and Rabat Marina shops.

Getting around on event days

• Rabat-Salé tram lines link the centre, Agdal, the university area and Salé for about 6 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 Rabat

• Casablanca: 55 minutes by train
• Fez: about 2.5 hours by train
• Chefchaouen: about 4 hours by car

Questions people ask

When is World Cup 2030 in Rabat 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 Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium?

Rabat-Salé (RBA) is 10 km from the centre, about 20 minutes and 100 to 150 dirhams by taxi. Many visitors fly into Casablanca (CMN) and take the train: airport to Casa Voyageurs, then 55 minutes to Rabat Ville. The rebuilt stadium is in the south of the city, near the Souissi district. Tram and bus links connect it to the centre; Rabat Agdal station is the nearest main rail stop.

Where should I stay for World Cup 2030 in Rabat?

For most visitors the best base is Hassan and Agdal: Modern hotels on the tram line with cafés and easy access to the stadium district.

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

Good short outings in Rabat include Rabat imperial city tour, Kasbah of the Udayas walking tour, Moroccan cooking class in a riad. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

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

Family-friendly picks: Rabat imperial city tour, Kasbah of the Udayas walking tour, Day trip to Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss. Rabat zoo (Jardin zoologique national) has Barbary lions.

How far is Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium from Rabat centre?

About 8 km in a straight line. The rebuilt stadium is in the south of the city, near the Souissi district. Tram and bus links connect it to the centre; Rabat Agdal station is the nearest main rail stop.

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