The two biggest venues for AFCON 2025 are iconic but logistics nightmares if you don’t know the local tricks.
- Casablanca’s Stade Mohammed V: Located in the heart of the city (Maârif). Best option: Tramway.
- Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah: Located on the outskirts. Best option: Train to Rabat Agdal + Taxi.
Here is exactly how to get from your hotel to the kickoff without getting stuck in a traffic jam.
1. Casablanca: Stade Mohammed V
Capacity: 45,000 | Location: Maârif District (City Center)
This stadium is buried in the middle of a dense residential and shopping district. Traffic on match day is total gridlock. Do not take a taxi directly to the gate. You will spend 45 minutes moving two blocks.
The “Tramway” Strategy (Winner)
The Casablanca Tramway (T1 Line) is your lifeline. It cuts through the traffic.
- Board: Line T1 (Orange Line).
- Stop: Get off at “Wafasalaf” or “Riviera”. Both are a short 5-10 minute walk to the stadium.
- Cost: 8 MAD ($0.80) per ride. Buy a reloadable card at the kiosk.
- Pro Tip: After the match, walk away from the stadium for at least 15 minutes before trying to order an inDrive or flagging a taxi. The surge pricing right at the gate will be insane.
The “Petit Taxi” Option
If you must drive, grab a red “Petit Taxi.”
- Rule: Drivers cannot refuse to use the meter (“Compteur”). If they ask for a flat rate (e.g., “50 Dirhams”), it is a scam. The real price from downtown is likely 20-30 MAD.
- Drop-off: Ask to be dropped at “Twin Center” and walk the last 1 km to soak up the atmosphere and avoid the bottleneck.
2. Rabat: Prince Moulay Abdellah
Capacity: 69,500 | Location: South-West Rabat (Outskirts)
This is the National Stadium. It is massive, modern, and far from the city center.
The “Train + Taxi” Combo (Winner)
If you are coming from Casablanca or downtown Rabat (Ville), do not go to the main “Rabat Ville” station.
- Train: Take the train to Gare Rabat Agdal. This massive station is much closer to the stadium than the old Rabat Ville station.
- Taxi: From Agdal station, take a blue “Petit Taxi” to the stadium. It’s a 10-15 minute ride (approx. 20-30 MAD).
- Alternative: The Rabat Tramway (Line 1) ends at Madinat Al Irfane, which is the closest tram stop. From there, it is a 20-30 minute walk or a quick taxi ride. This is a great backup if traffic is heavy.
Quick Comparison: How to Choose
| Feature | Casablanca (Stade Mohammed V) | Rabat (Prince Moulay Abdellah) |
| Best Mode | Tramway (T1) | Train (to Agdal) + Taxi |
| Taxi Color | Red (Petit Taxi) | Blue (Petit Taxi) |
| Traffic Risk | Extreme (Gridlock) | Moderate (Highway access) |
| Walking Required | 10 mins (from Tram) | 15+ mins (from Tram) or 0 (Taxi) |
| Hassle Factor | High (Crowded streets) | Medium (Spacious but far) |
The “Yalla Gap” Warning
The official app will likely tell you to take “Official Shuttle Buses.” In previous tournaments, these have been notoriously slow and hard to find after the game.
- Our Advice: Rely on public transport (Tram/Train) to get there, and have a private transfer booked for the return trip if you are in a group.
3 Essential Apps for Stadium Days:
- Casatramway / Tramway Rabat-Salé: For maps and schedules.
- Heetch / inDrive: The local “Uber” equivalents. Taxis will ignore you on the street after the match; use the app to secure a ride.
- Google Maps (Offline): Cell towers will be overloaded. Download the city map before you leave your hotel.
Pro Tip: Where to Sleep
If you have tickets for a match in Rabat, you don’t actually have to sleep in Rabat. The train from Casablanca (Casa Voyageurs) to Rabat Agdal takes only 50 minutes. You can party in Casablanca and take the train to the match.
