FIFA World Cup 2030 · Morocco
Grand Stade Hassan II
Casablanca · 115,000 gross capacity planned · Match assignments pending
Morocco's centrepiece stadium
Morocco's official 2030 portal lists the Grand Stade Hassan II at 115,000 gross seats and 108,800 net seats for World Cup use. It is the centrepiece of Morocco's venue plan, but FIFA has not announced which matches it will receive or where the final will be played.
Ground works began in late August 2024, with the stadium targeted for completion by the end of 2028 — leaving two years of final fit-out and testing before the 2030 tournament begins. The architects are OUALALOU + CHOI (the Paris-based practice of Moroccan architect Tarik Oualalou) working in collaboration with global stadium specialists Populous.
Design: the moussem in concrete and aluminium
The stadium's design draws directly from the moussem — the traditional Moroccan social and cultural gathering historically held beneath enormous communal tents. The roof is a massive tent-like aluminium lattice structure with a translucent canopy that covers the entire seating bowl, flooding the interior with filtered natural light. The visual effect from the outside is of a vast, luminous textile form rising from the landscape.
The site itself is in El Mansouria in Benslimane Province — roughly 38 kilometres north-east of Casablanca city centre — chosen for the scale of land required for a 115,000-seat venue and its supporting infrastructure (parking, fan zones, transit links).
Getting to the stadium
The stadium's location 38km from Casablanca city centre is the key planning consideration for fans. Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) — Morocco's main international gateway — is roughly 70km from the stadium (the airport is south of Casablanca; the stadium is north-east). Plan for a significant transfer time on match days.
FIFA and Moroccan authorities are expected to operate dedicated match-day shuttle services (rail or coach) between central Casablanca and the stadium. Specific transport plans have not been confirmed yet — check back closer to the 2030 tournament for official routes and timetables. Driving is an option but match-day traffic management on the approach roads will be significant for a 115,000-capacity event.
For fans arriving via CMN, ONCF trains connect the airport with Casa Voyageurs. Check the live ONCF timetable and fare. Do not assume a stadium shuttle until the organisers publish the official match-day transport plan.
Climate on match days (June–July 2030)
Casablanca has a mild Atlantic climate. In June and July — when World Cup matches will be played — expect temperatures of 22–27°C, sea breeze, and low humidity. Evening matches will be comfortable. The translucent roof will provide full shade to the seating bowl.
Match schedule not yet confirmed
FIFA has not published the 2030 World Cup match schedule. Specific fixtures and kick-off times for Casablanca will be announced closer to the tournament. Subscribe below to be notified when we publish updates.
Explore Casablanca beyond match day
Casablanca is Morocco's commercial capital and largest city — a fascinating mix of Art Deco French Protectorate architecture, the enormous Hassan II Mosque (the largest mosque in Africa, with guided tours for non-Muslims), a working Atlantic port, and excellent seafood restaurants. It rewards time beyond the stadium.
Casablanca city guide →Grand Stade Hassan II — FAQ
How big is the Grand Stade Hassan II? +
Morocco's official 2030 stadium portal lists 115,000 gross seats and 108,800 net seats for World Cup use. FIFA has not announced its match assignments.
Where is the Casablanca 2030 World Cup stadium? +
It is being built in El Mansouria, in Benslimane Province, about 38 km north-east of Casablanca city centre. Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) is roughly 70 km away, so allow significant transfer time on match days.
Is the Grand Stade Hassan II finished? +
Not yet. Construction began in August 2024 and the stadium is targeted for completion by the end of 2028, leaving two years for fit-out and testing before the 2030 World Cup.
Will Casablanca host the 2030 World Cup final? +
FIFA has not announced the detailed match schedule or final venue. The Grand Stade Hassan II is included in Morocco's venue plan, but a final assignment is not confirmed.
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