Kasbah of the Udayas
Wander the blue-and-white Andalusian quarter above the river mouth, then take mint tea overlooking the Atlantic.
FIFA World Cup 2030 · Host City
Rabat at the World Cup 2030
Where to stay, how to reach the stadium, what to do between matches — and how to turn your fixtures into a private Morocco trip.
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (new national stadium)65,000 seatsAtlantic Coast
Rabat for the World Cup
Rabat at the 2030 World Cup
Rabat is Morocco’s capital and a 2030 World Cup host city on the Atlantic coast. Matches are played at a brand-new 65,000-seat national stadium in the Prince Moulay Abdellah sports complex, southwest of the centre, where the old Stade Moulay Abdellah was demolished in 2023. A relaxed UNESCO World Heritage city, Rabat pairs the tournament with the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and Mausoleum of Mohammed V, the Chellah and a walkable medina — and sits an hour from Casablanca by train.
Atlantic Coast65,000-seat stadiumPrivate transfersTours between matches
Why go
- A new 65,000-seat national stadium replaces the demolished Stade Moulay Abdellah for the tournament.
- Morocco’s calm, green capital — a UNESCO World Heritage city that is far quieter than Casablanca or Marrakech.
- Landmark sights cluster close together: the Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
- One hour by fast train to Casablanca, making a two-stadium trip effortless.
Host stadium
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (new national stadium)
Capacity
65,000 seats
Region
Atlantic Coast
Nearby host cities
Casablanca, Tangier
The stadium
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium (new national stadium)
Capacity
65,000 seats
Location
in the Prince Moulay Abdellah sports complex, southwest of the centre
Matches · A rebuilt 65,000-seat national stadium (the old Stade Moulay Abdellah was demolished in 2023) expected to stage group-stage and knockout fixtures.
Getting there
Getting to Rabat & match-day transfers
Fans can fly into Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) just outside the city, or land at Casablanca’s Mohammed V (CMN) and take the direct train up — Rabat is barely an hour away by rail. The new national stadium sits in the Prince Moulay Abdellah complex southwest of the centre, so book a private transfer for match days to skip tournament-day traffic and surge pricing.
Skip the queues
Private transfers, on your schedule
Tournament days mean surge pricing, scarce taxis and gridlock around the ground. Pre-book a private car or van with an English-speaking driver and travel airport-to-riad and riad-to-stadium without the stress.
Arrange private transfersWhere to stay
Where to stay in Rabat
The right neighbourhood makes the tournament. Here is how the best fan bases break down — we can book any of them, from riads to seafront hotels, around your fixtures.
Neighbourhood
Medina & Kasbah of the Udayas
Atmospheric riads inside the walls, steps from the ocean and the old town — best for first-timers.
Neighbourhood
Hassan / city centre
Central hotels near Hassan Tower, the train station and government quarter — easy for transfers.
Neighbourhood
Agdal
Modern, leafy district full of cafés and restaurants — quieter and residential but well connected.
Between the matches
What to do between matches in Rabat
You will have full days between kick-offs. Here is how to spend them — the sights, flavours and corners of Rabat that make the trip more than ninety minutes.
Hassan Tower & Mausoleum of Mohammed V
See the unfinished 12th-century minaret and the marble royal mausoleum that faces it.
Chellah & the medina
Explore the Roman-and-Merinid ruins of Chellah, then shop the calm, hassle-free medina.
Make it a Morocco trip
Turn your fixtures into a Morocco journey
You have come this far — see the country beyond the stadium. Add a few days either side of your matches, all fully private and tailored to your dates.
Add-on
Casablanca (host city, ~1 hr)
The biggest 2030 venue and Morocco’s main airport — an easy train ride for a second stadium.
ExploreAdd-on
Rabat in 2 days
A relaxed itinerary through the capital’s UNESCO sights, medina and coast.
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Meknès (~1.5 hrs)
Add the imperial city and nearby Volubilis Roman ruins for a history-rich detour.
ExploreFan tips
Rabat fan tips
- Stay in Rabat and train down to Casablanca on match days — it’s calmer, greener and only an hour away.
- Pre-book a stadium transfer to the Prince Moulay Abdellah complex; capital-city traffic spikes on match days.
- Rabat’s medina is one of Morocco’s most relaxed — a good first stop to find your feet before Marrakech or Fes.
Good to know
Rabat World Cup 2030 FAQs
Which stadium hosts the World Cup 2030 in Rabat?
Matches are played at a new 65,000-seat national stadium in the Prince Moulay Abdellah sports complex, southwest of the centre. It replaces the old Stade Moulay Abdellah, which was demolished in 2023.
How far is the stadium from Rabat city centre?
The national stadium sits in the Prince Moulay Abdellah complex just southwest of the centre, a short drive from the medina and station. Allow extra time on match days and pre-book a private transfer.
What airport do I fly into for Rabat?
Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) is right by the city, but many fans land at Casablanca’s Mohammed V (CMN) and take the direct train, which reaches Rabat in about an hour.
Can I combine the World Cup with a Morocco tour?
Yes — Rabat connects by fast train to Casablanca, Tangier, Fes and Marrakech, so most fans add the imperial cities or the coast around their matches. We tailor private tours and transfers around your fixtures.
Plan your World Cup trip
Heading to Rabat for 2030?
Tell us your match dates and what matters most. A travel designer will reply within 24 hours with a tailored plan — riads, airport and stadium transfers, and private tours between games.
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