Casablanca Transport Guide for the 2030 World Cup

Casablanca is the easiest Moroccan city to reach and move around, which is a real advantage for a World Cup base. It has the country's main international airport with a direct rail link into the centre, two mainline stations, the southern terminus of the Al Boraq high-speed line, a modern tramway and the usual dense web of taxis. For most visitors, the combination of the airport train, the tram and taxis covers nearly everything within the city.

The one journey that needs extra thought is the match itself, because Casablanca's Grand Stade Hassan II is not in the city but out in Benslimane province, roughly 40 km northeast. That out-of-town location shapes match-day planning, and we cover the announced access options below.

This guide works from arrival inward: airport to city, then the stations and high-speed rail, the tram and taxis, and finally the stadium. Pair it with the Casablanca accommodation guide to pick a base that connects well to the trips you plan.

Mohammed V International Airport, about 30 km south of the centre, is Morocco's busiest gateway and the main port of entry for most international fans. It is being expanded under the national Airports 2030 programme, with a new terminal under construction as of mid-2026 to lift capacity for the tournament — the wider picture is in our airport expansion guide.

The standout feature is the direct train from the airport to Casa Voyageurs station, one of the smoothest airport-rail links in the country. Trains run at regular intervals through the day, take roughly 30 to 40 minutes into the centre, and cost a fraction of a taxi — the default choice for independent travellers. From Casa Voyageurs you can connect onward by tram, taxi or mainline train.

If you prefer a door-to-door ride, official airport taxis and pre-booked transfers are available; agree a fare or confirm the meter before setting off. Ride-hailing apps operate in Casablanca but airport pickup rules can vary, so the train remains the most predictable option on arrival.

Casablanca has two main railway stations, and knowing the difference saves confusion. Casa Voyageurs, east of the centre, is the principal long-distance station: it is the airport-train terminus, the southern end of the Al Boraq high-speed line, and the departure point for trains to Marrakech, Fes and beyond. It was rebuilt into a large modern hub and is the station most visitors use most.

Casa-Port, near the port and old medina, is the more central station and handles the frequent commuter shuttle trains up the coast to Rabat and Kenitra. For a quick hop to Rabat, Casa-Port is often the more convenient departure point; for high-speed or long-distance journeys, you want Casa Voyageurs.

Both are well connected to the tram and taxi network. Our accommodation guide explains how staying near one station or the other can shape a trip built around rail travel to matches and day trips.

Casablanca is the southern anchor of Al Boraq, Africa's first high-speed rail line, which opened in 2018 running at up to 320 km/h between Tangier and Kenitra and continuing on conventional high-speed tracks to Rabat and Casablanca. That puts Rabat close by, Kenitra a short hop, and Tangier around two hours and ten minutes away — a genuinely fast, comfortable spine for fans chasing matches along the Atlantic corridor.

Beyond the high-speed line, ONCF's conventional network links Casablanca directly to Marrakech and Fes, among others, so the city is the natural rail pivot of the whole country. A high-speed extension from Kenitra toward Marrakech is under construction and scheduled to open before the tournament, which will further shorten southern journeys — see our high-speed rail guide for detail.

Book intercity and high-speed tickets in advance for the tournament period through the official ONCF channels, as popular trains sell out around big fixtures. Rail is almost always the smartest way to move between Morocco's host cities.

Within the city, Casablanca's modern tramway is the backbone of public transport, running clean, frequent services across several lines that connect key districts, universities and stations. It is cheap, easy to use with a rechargeable card, and a pleasant way to cross the city while avoiding its notorious traffic. For visitors staying centrally, the tram covers many everyday journeys.

Buses fill in the gaps but are harder for short-stay visitors to navigate than the tram or taxis. For most fans, the practical mix is tram for longer cross-town moves along its lines, and taxis for everything off the network. The tram does not reach the out-of-town stadium, so it is a city tool rather than a match-day one.

Casablanca's traffic is heavy and its driving assertive, so the tram's segregated lanes are often faster than a car at peak times. Time your cross-city moves to avoid the worst of rush hour where you can.

Casablanca's red petit taxis are the workhorse of city travel: plentiful, cheap and ideal for short hops the tram does not cover. They are metered, so insist the meter is switched on rather than accepting a fixed quote, and note that petit taxis are limited to a set number of passengers and stay within the city. Grand taxis, usually larger vehicles, handle longer routes and out-of-town trips, often shared and negotiated by the seat or as a private hire.

Ride-hailing apps operate in Casablanca — Careem and inDrive are both active — and many visitors find them convenient for fixing a price up front and avoiding language or metering friction. Availability and pricing surge at busy times, so on match days a mix of apps and street taxis gives you the best chance of a ride.

For fares and how transport costs fit a wider budget, our Morocco travel budget guide gives realistic ranges. Carry small change in dirhams, as drivers rarely have change for large notes.

The match-day question that matters most is how to reach the Grand Stade Hassan II, roughly 40 km northeast in Benslimane province, on the corridor toward Rabat. Because the venue is a new build on an out-of-town site, its transport plan was still being finalised as of mid-2026: authorities have announced intentions to serve it by shuttle and rail, and coach and park-and-ride options are likely, but exact match-day arrangements will be confirmed nearer the tournament.

The practical advice, then, is to plan for a longer journey than a city trip and to build in a generous time buffer, especially as this venue did not go through the AFCON 2025 dress rehearsal that tested Morocco's other grounds. Watch for official transport announcements as fixtures firm up, follow the organisers' recommended routes, and consider whether basing yourself in Mohammedia or Rabat shortens your particular approach.

However you travel, aim to arrive well before kick-off: a record-capacity stadium drawing enormous crowds will reward patience. Our Grand Stade Hassan II guide tracks the venue's access details as they are published.

Casablanca's connectivity makes it a natural hub for a multi-city 2030 trip. Rabat is about an hour up the coast, Tangier is reachable by Al Boraq, and Marrakech and Fes sit on direct conventional trains, so you can comfortably base in Casablanca and day-trip or match-hop by rail. Book popular trains ahead, as tournament demand will be high.

A few final tips: keep some cash in dirhams for taxis and trams, download the official ONCF app and a ride-hailing app before you arrive, and factor Casablanca's heavy traffic into any timed journey. For crossing between the wider host countries, our guide to travelling between Morocco, Spain and Portugal covers the bigger picture.

With the airport train, the tram and the rail network doing the heavy lifting, most of Casablanca is genuinely easy to navigate. Save your planning energy for the one journey that needs it — the trip out to Benslimane on match day — and the rest of the city falls into place.