World Cup 2030 Tangier fan guide: what to do between matches

8 June to 21 July 2030 · ProvisionalTangier, Morocco

Tangier sits on the Strait of Gibraltar with Spain in view. It is the natural link between the Moroccan and Spanish halves of the tournament, with ferries to Tarifa and high-speed trains to Rabat and Casablanca.

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Know before you go

Ferries to Tarifa take about an hour, so fans with matches in Andalusia can combine both countries.
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 Ibn Batouta Stadium

The stadium is in the south of the city, 15 minutes by taxi from the centre and close to the Tanger Ville railway station.

Public transport directions to Ibn Batouta Stadium

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Medina and Kasbah guesthouses	Riads with terraces facing the strait.
Mid-range	Ville Nouvelle and the bay	Modern hotels on the beach boulevard near the marina.
Splurge	Malabata and the Mountain (Rmilat)	Resort hotels on the coast and old villas on the cliffs.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Dar Nour
Mid-range: Hilton Garden Inn Tanger City Center
Splurge: Royal Tulip City Center Tangier

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.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayMedina walking tour Half day
Petit Socco, the American Legation and the Kasbah museum.
EatEl Morocco Club Piano bar and restaurant in the Kasbah
FreeWalk the new marina and the Corniche.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayDay trip to Asilah Full day · Family
Whitewashed ramparts town with murals and beaches.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Easy outingCooking class Half day · Food · Indoor
Northern Moroccan dishes.
EatLe Saveur du Poisson Set seafood menu, no choice and no regrets

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickTangier city tour with Hercules caves Half day · Family · Low walking
Kasbah, Cape Spartel lighthouse, the caves of Hercules and a camel ride.
FreeCape Spartel, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupTangier American Legation Museum.
Rain or heat backupIbn Battouta Mall.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

EveningStreet food tour Evening · Food · Nightlife
Fish sandwiches, pastries and mint tea at Café Hafa.
EatGran Café de Paris Historic café on Place de France

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Day trip to Asilah

Whitewashed ramparts town with murals and beaches.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Low walking

Tangier city tour with Hercules caves

Kasbah, Cape Spartel lighthouse, the caves of Hercules and a camel ride.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Day trip to Tetouan

UNESCO-listed medina with Andalusian architecture.

See times and prices

Caves of Hercules and camel rides at Robinson Beach.
Perdicaris park forest for picnics.
Beaches at Achakar.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Street food tour

Fish sandwiches, pastries and mint tea at Café Hafa.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Day trip to Asilah

Whitewashed ramparts town with murals and beaches.

See times and prices

Full day

Ferry day trip to Tarifa

One hour across the strait to Spain.

See times and prices

Full day

Day trip to Chefchaouen

Two and a half hours each way to the blue city.

See times and prices

After dark

Bars on the marina and the beach boulevard.
El Morocco Club piano bar.

8 tours worth booking for World Cup 2030 in Tangier

Tour	Length	Good for
Day trip to Asilah	Full day	Families
Ferry day trip to Tarifa	Full day	Everyone
Medina walking tour	Half day	Everyone
Cooking class	Half day	Food lovers, Bad weather
Tangier city tour with Hercules caves	Half day	Families, Tired legs
Day trip to Chefchaouen	Full day	Everyone
Day trip to Tetouan	Full day	Families
Street food tour	Evening	Food lovers, Night owls

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

Where to eat

Café Hafa Mint tea on cliff terraces since 1921
El Morocco Club Piano bar and restaurant in the Kasbah
Le Saveur du Poisson Set seafood menu, no choice and no regrets
Gran Café de Paris Historic café on Place de France
Port fish stalls Grilled sardines by the harbour

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

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Food · Indoor

Cooking class

Northern Moroccan dishes.

See times and prices

Kasbah Museum in the Sultan's palace.
Tangier American Legation Museum.
Ibn Battouta Mall.

Getting around on event days

Ferries from Tanger Ville port to Tarifa take about an hour.
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 Tangier

Asilah: 45 minutes
Chefchaouen: 2.5 hours
Tarifa, Spain: 1 hour by ferry

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for World Cup 2030 in Tangier.

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Questions people ask

When is World Cup 2030 in Tangier 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 Ibn Batouta Stadium?

Tangier Ibn Battouta (TNG) is 15 km southwest, 20 minutes by taxi for about 150 to 200 dirhams. The Al Boraq high-speed train reaches Tangier Ville from Rabat in 1 hour 20 minutes and from Casablanca in about 2 hours 10 minutes. The stadium is in the south of the city, 15 minutes by taxi from the centre and close to the Tanger Ville railway station.

Where should I stay for World Cup 2030 in Tangier?

For most visitors the best base is Ville Nouvelle and the bay: Modern hotels on the beach boulevard near the marina.

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

Good short outings in Tangier include Tangier city tour with Hercules caves, Medina walking tour, 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 Tangier?

Family-friendly picks: Tangier city tour with Hercules caves, Day trip to Tetouan, Day trip to Asilah. Caves of Hercules and camel rides at Robinson Beach.

How far is Ibn Batouta Stadium from Tangier centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. The stadium is in the south of the city, 15 minutes by taxi from the centre and close to the Tanger Ville railway station.

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