YallaFanGuide.com is your essential guide to logistics for AFCON 2025. While the official “Yalla” app handles your match tickets and Digital ID, we hold the reality of travel: train schedules, avoiding taxi scams, finding late-night food, and navigating the Medinas. We are the “unofficial” guide that permits you to enjoy the tournament, not just enter the stadium.
The “Yalla Gap”: Why We Exist
Every major tournament has the same problem: The organizers are great at selling tickets but terrible at telling you how to get from the airport to your hotel at 2:00 AM.
We call this the “Yalla Gap.”
- The Official App: Gives you the QR code to pass the turnstile.
- The Yalla Fan Guide: Tells you which train station in Casablanca is closest to the stadium, why you should never pay the first price for a “Grand Taxi,” and how to buy data before you even land.
We are built by fans who know Morocco. We know that the high-speed Al Boraq train is world-class, but the website often rejects foreign credit cards. We know that staying in a Riad is magical, but finding one in a dark Medina alleyway after a night match is a nightmare. We are here to fix those problems for you.
What You Will Find Here
We focus on the practical logistics that make or break your trip.
- Transport Truths: The ONCF rail network is the backbone of this tournament. We show you how to book tickets when the official site fails.
- Accommodation Strategy: Should you stay in Mohammedia if Casablanca is full? (Yes). Is a Riad practical for a group of 4 fans? (Usually no).
- Connectivity Hacks: How to skip the hour-long line for a SIM card at the airport by using an eSIM.
- Safety & Scams: How to spot the “fake guide” in Fes and understanding the color codes of “Petit Taxis” (Red in Casa, Blue in Rabat).
Tournament Essentials: The Hard Data
Before you book your flights, memorize these dates. AFCON 2025 is the first edition to be held over the Christmas and New Year holidays.
| Feature | Details |
| Dates | Dec 21, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026 |
| Host Cities | Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Agadir, Fes, Tangier |
| Opening Match | Dec 21: Morocco vs Comoros (Rabat) |
| Key Stadiums | Rabat: Prince Moulay Abdellah (Opening/Final) Casablanca: Stade Mohammed V Tangier: Ibn Batouta (75k Capacity) |
| Visa Policy | “Yalla” App provides e-Visas for match ticket holders (check eligibility). |
3 Steps to Take Today
1. Secure Your Data
Do not rely on public Wi-Fi in Morocco. It is spotty at best. We recommend buying an eSIM now and activating it the moment your plane lands.
2. Book Your Airport Transfer
If you are arriving in Casablanca (CMN) or Marrakech (RAK) with a group, a private transfer is often cheaper than two taxis and safer than the bus.
3. Check Train Availability
For inter-city travel (e.g., Casablanca to Tangier), the train is your best friend. Use third-party aggregators if your card is rejected on the local site.
Pro Tip: The “Grand Taxi” Rule
You will see large white Mercedes taxis driving between cities. These are “Grand Taxis.” They are fast, but they wait until they are full (6 passengers) before leaving. If you are in a rush, you must pay for the empty seats to get the driver to move.
