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2030 World Cuphow to reach Morocco's host cities from Spain

The Strait as the halfway line. Indicative drawing: the pitch is not to scale.

In 2030, Spain, Portugal and Morocco will share the tournament. Between a Spanish host city and a Moroccan one lies the Strait, and there are several ways to cross it.

Last checked: November 2026

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An independent, informational page with no connection to the tournament organisers. We do not sell or resell match tickets, and the match schedule has not yet been published.

What is known today

In October 2023 Morocco announced six host cities: Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech and Agadir. A large, newly built stadium is planned for Casablanca; in Rabat, the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium holds more than 68,000.

In Spain, the list of host cities is not final: Málaga and A Coruña withdrew, and in spring 2026 a decision was expected in the following months. That is why this page concentrates on what will not change: the ports, the ferry routes and the distances.

Two gateways

Almost every journey goes through the Strait of Gibraltar. Algeciras – Tanger Med is the route with the most sailings and the best one by car, because it puts you on the motorway that runs down to Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech and Agadir. Tarifa – Tangier City is the best on foot: it arrives in the centre of Tangier, whose station has trains heading south.

The exception is Fez, which is a similar distance from Nador and from Tanger Med: from eastern Spain, Almería – Nador can work out better.

Anyone setting off from Catalonia also has the direct Barcelona – Tanger Med ferry, which takes about 31 hours.

Before you book

A summer tournament falls squarely within Operación Paso del Estrecho (OPE), Spain's summer Strait-crossing operation: the ports will be at their busiest. Dated (closed) ticket, plenty of time in hand and, if possible, a midweek crossing.

You need a passport valid for more than six months, and the car needs insurance and temporary import (admission temporaire): go through the guides on documents and cars.

How to reach each Moroccan host city

The chart links each host city to its nearest arrival port by road. Below, each host city with its ports and the lines that reach them.

  • Host city
  • Arrival port
  • Road
  • Ferry crossing

Mercator projection. Coastlines: Natural Earth (public domain). Indicative courses between the passenger terminals.

Distance and driving time without stops, calculated with OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (2026-11-10). For guidance only.

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  • Tangier

    Stadium. City stadium: name and capacity not verified in our sources.

    The easiest host city to reach from Spain: an hour from Tarifa by fast ferry, arriving next to the medina. You can go and come back without a car.

    From Algeciras you arrive at Tanger Med, about 50 km away: better with a vehicle or if Tarifa is closed by the wind.

    Arrival ports

  • Rabat

    Stadium. Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium, more than 68,000 seats.

    By motorway from Tanger Med, without driving through Tangier. By car, Algeciras – Tanger Med is the direct option.

    On foot, Tarifa – Tangier City and then the train from Tangier station.

    Arrival ports

  • Casablanca

    Stadium. Large, newly built stadium, at the planning stage.

    The same motorway as Rabat, an hour further south. The port of Tanger Med gives 367 km and about 3 h 30 by motorway.

    From eastern Spain, compare it with arriving via Nador in the tool: the Moroccan road leg is longer, but you save on the drive across the peninsula.

    Arrival ports

  • Fez

    Stadium. City stadium: name and capacity not verified in our sources.

    The only host city in the northern interior, and the only one for which Nador genuinely competes with Tanger Med.

    From Madrid or western Andalusia, Algeciras; from Spain's east coast, Catalonia or La Jonquera, Almería – Nador or Barcelona – Nador.

    Arrival ports

  • Marrakech

    Stadium. City stadium: name and capacity not verified in our sources.

    A long way from any port: allow a full day's drive from Tanger Med, or break the journey in Rabat or Casablanca.

    By car, Algeciras – Tanger Med; if you are leaving from Catalonia, the Barcelona ferry lands you at the same port.

    Arrival ports

  • Agadir

    Stadium. City stadium: name and capacity not verified in our sources.

    The southernmost host city: more than 800 km by road from Tanger Med. Plan it over two days, with a night in Casablanca or Marrakech.

    If you do not need the car at your destination, consider crossing on foot and hiring one there.

    Arrival ports

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Frequently asked questions

Which ferry do I take to go to the World Cup in Morocco?

By car, Algeciras – Tanger Med for almost every host city. On foot, Tarifa – Tangier City. For Fez from eastern Spain, Almería – Nador.

Which are Morocco's host cities?

The six cities announced in 2023: Tangier, Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech and Agadir.

Do you sell match tickets?

No. This site only explains how to get around. Match tickets can only be bought through the organiser's channels.

Do I need a passport to go to a match in Morocco?

Yes: valid for more than six months. A Spanish national ID card (DNI) does not allow entry.

Will there be queues at the ports?

That is to be expected: the tournament coincides with the OPE period. Travel with a dated (closed) ticket and avoid weekends.

Sources (4)

Every figure on this page comes from a source consulted on the date shown.