Where to stay
Hotels, riads, apartments: what to choose and when to book.
Book early
Accommodation will be in very high demand during the World Cup, especially near Casablanca and Rabat. Book as soon as you know your matches, preferably with free cancellation.
Types of accommodation
- Riad: a traditional house built around a courtyard, often turned into a small hotel with a few rooms, a rooftop and breakfast. Typical of Marrakech and Fes. Very charming, but medina access may involve walking with luggage.
- Hotels: from simple to luxury international chains, especially in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Agadir and Tangier.
- Apartments: available on booking platforms; check location and reviews carefully.
- Resorts: Agadir, Marrakech's Palmeraie, Tangier's Malabata.
- Camps & eco-lodges: Agafay desert near Marrakech, Atlas mountains.
Good to know
- Hotels must record your passport details on check-in.
- Under Moroccan law, hotels may ask for a marriage certificate when a couple includes a Moroccan citizen. This normally does not apply to two foreign visitors.
- Air conditioning is essential in Marrakech and Fes in summer; check it before booking.
- Tourist tax (taxe de séjour) is often added per person per night.
All questions
Which city is best to stay in?
It depends on your matches. Casablanca and Rabat are central and well connected by train; Marrakech is the most famous for tourism; Agadir is the best for beaches; Fes for history; Tangier if you also go to Spain.
What is a riad?
A traditional Moroccan house built around an inner courtyard or garden, often a small hotel with a few rooms, a rooftop terrace and breakfast.
When should I book accommodation?
As early as possible, ideally as soon as you know your match cities, with free cancellation.
All 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.
- 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.