FIFA World Cup 2030 · expected June–July
Everything you need for the World Cup in Morocco
Visas, tickets, trains, stadiums, food, shopping, kids, culture. Simple answers, city by city.
World Cup 2030 status
Hosts confirmed: Morocco, Spain and Portugal. Dates, match schedule and the final's venue are not yet announced by FIFA.
Six host cities, linked by train
Tap a city to explore it. Times are typical journeys; Agadir is reached by bus or plane.
- Casablanca الدار البيضاء: Morocco's big, modern city by the ocean, home of the giant new World Cup stadium.
- Rabat الرباط: The calm, green royal capital, with a brand-new stadium and world-class museums.
- Tangier طنجة: Where Africa meets Europe: legendary port city facing Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Marrakech مراكش: The Red City: palaces, gardens, souks and the magic of Jemaa el-Fna square.
- Fes فاس: The spiritual and cultural capital: the world's largest living medieval city.
- Agadir أكادير: Sunny beach city with a huge bay, gateway to argan forests and surfing villages.
Explore Morocco
Beyond the host cities: ten unforgettable places, from the blue city to the Sahara and the Dakhla lagoon.
- Chefchaouen: The blue city of the Rif mountains.
- Meknes & Volubilis: An imperial city and the best Roman ruins in Morocco.
- Ifrane & the cedar forest: Cool mountain air, alpine houses and wild Barbary macaques.
- Essaouira: A windy, artistic port town with blue boats and ramparts.
- Ouzoud Waterfalls: Morocco's most spectacular waterfalls, with monkeys and rainbows.
- Imlil & Mount Toubkal: Hiking in the High Atlas, under North Africa's highest peak.
- Ouarzazate & Aït Ben Haddou: Earthen kasbahs and film-set landscapes beyond the Atlas.
- Merzouga & the Sahara: Golden dunes, camel rides and a night under the stars.
- Laayoune & the Sahara coast: The largest city of the Moroccan Sahara, between dunes and ocean.
- Dakhla: A turquoise lagoon in the desert, a world capital of kitesurfing.
Ready-made itineraries
Simple routes built around the host cities. Mix them with your match dates.
- Match weekend: Casablanca & Rabat (4 days): Perfect around a match in Casablanca or Rabat. Short distances, all by train.
- Imperial cities & the blue city (7 days): History, medinas and mountains in the north, combining matches in Rabat, Fes and Tangier.
- Marrakech, mountains & ocean (7 days): Around matches in Marrakech and Agadir: palaces, Atlas villages, a windy port and the beach.
- Sahara adventure (3–4 days): From Marrakech to Fes through the desert, between matches. Best booked as a tour with a driver.
- Family week by the sea (6 days): Easy rhythm, short journeys and lots of activities for children.
Popular questions
When is the 2030 World Cup? To be confirmed
It is expected in June and July 2030. FIFA has not yet published the exact dates and match schedule.
Do I need a visa to visit Morocco?
Citizens of many countries (EU, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Brazil, Argentina and others) do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Others need a visa, often available online as an e-Visa at acces-maroc.ma. Always check with a Moroccan consulate before booking.
How do I buy World Cup tickets? To be confirmed
Only through FIFA's official website and app. Sales usually open in phases about a year before the tournament. Do not buy from social media or resellers outside FIFA's official resale platform.
How do I travel between host cities?
Trains are the easiest: the Al Boraq high-speed train links Tangier, Rabat and Casablanca; normal trains reach Marrakech and Fes. For Agadir, fly or take a CTM/Supratours bus from Marrakech.
Is Morocco safe for tourists?
Yes, generally very safe. Watch for pickpockets in crowds and small scams. Violent crime against tourists is rare.
How hot will it be?
Coastal cities (Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Agadir) are pleasant, around 20–29°C. Marrakech and Fes are hot, often 35–42°C during the day.
What should I eat?
Tagine, couscous (on Fridays), pastilla, harira soup, tanjia in Marrakech, fresh seafood on the coast, msemen pancakes, and mint tea.
What are the best souvenirs to buy?
Argan oil, carpets, leather goods, ceramics, lanterns, spices, babouches, silver jewellery, tea sets and black soap.
Dishes to try
From slow-cooked tagine to grilled sardines by the sea.
- Tagine: slow-cooked stew in a cone-shaped clay pot (chicken with preserved lemon and olives, lamb with prunes, kefta meatballs with eggs).
- Couscous: traditionally eaten on Fridays, with seven vegetables and meat.
- Pastilla: sweet-savoury pie with chicken or pigeon, almonds and cinnamon (or seafood).
- Harira: tomato, lentil and chickpea soup.
- Tanjia: Marrakech's slow-cooked meat in a clay jar.
- Rfissa: chicken with lentils and fenugreek over shredded msemen.
- Mechoui: whole roasted lamb.
- Zaalouk and taktouka: cooked salads of aubergine and peppers.
- Grilled sardines and fresh seafood on the coast.
What to bring home
Authentic Moroccan products, and the best places to buy them.
- Argan oil: best from women's cooperatives in the Souss region (around Agadir and Essaouira). Culinary oil is toasted (nutty smell); cosmetic oil is lighter.
- Carpets and rugs: Marrakech souks, Middle Atlas towns, and the Rabat medina (Rue des Consuls). Kilims (flat-woven), Beni Ourain (white wool) and Azilal (colourful).
- Leather: bags, jackets, poufs, babouches; Fes and Marrakech are the centres.
- Ceramics: blue and white Fes pottery; colourful Safi pottery; tableware and tagines.
- Zellige: hand-cut mosaic tiles, a Fes specialty.
- Lanterns and metalwork: brass, copper and pierced lamps in Marrakech and Fes.
- Spices: ras el hanout, cumin, saffron (from Taliouine), paprika.
- Rose products: rose water and creams from the Kelaat M'Gouna valley.
- Thuya wood: boxes and chess sets from Essaouira.
- Silver jewellery: Tiznit (near Agadir) and Amazigh designs.
- Black soap (savon beldi), ghassoul clay and kessa glove for a home hammam.
- Clothing: djellabas, kaftans, embroidered tunics, scarves.
- Tea sets: teapots and decorated glasses.
- Food: dates, olives, preserved lemons, amlou, honey, argan, olive oil.
Travel tools
Emergency card
Take a screenshot of this card before you travel.
- 19 Police (in cities)
- 177 Gendarmerie (roads, countryside)
- 15 Ambulance & fire
- 112 From any mobile phone
Practical guides
- World Cup 2030 basics: Who hosts, when, where, and how to get tickets safely.
- Visas & entry: Do I need a visa? Passport rules, customs, and what you cannot bring.
- Money, prices & tipping: The dirham, cards, ATMs, typical prices, bargaining and tips.
- Getting around Morocco: Trains, flights, buses, taxis, ride apps and driving between host cities.
- Where to stay: Hotels, riads, apartments: what to choose and when to book.
- Safety & emergencies: Emergency numbers, common scams and how to stay safe.
- Health & heat: Water, food, pharmacies, hospitals, insurance and summer heat.
- Culture, religion & etiquette: How to dress, greet, visit mosques and be a welcome guest.
- Food & drink: Dishes you must try, street food, vegetarian options, and drinks.
- Typical products & where to buy them: Argan oil, carpets, leather, ceramics, spices: what's authentic and where to find it.
- Phone, internet & apps: SIM cards, eSIM, Wi-Fi, plugs and the most useful apps.
- Weather & what to pack: What June and July feel like in each host city and what to bring.
- Travelling with kids: Morocco is very family-friendly. Practical tips and the best activities.
- Accessibility: Getting around with reduced mobility.
- Useful words in Darija: A few Moroccan Arabic and Amazigh words that make people smile.
- Match day & fan zones: Getting to the stadium, what to bring, and where to watch with other fans.
- Morocco at a glance: Quick facts: capital, population, time zone, history.