The Six Host Cities: What Is Changing on the Ground
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| Host cities | Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir and Fes |
|---|---|
| Already running | Casablanca tram lines T3 and T4 and busways (2024); Agadir Amalway bus line (May 2026) |
| Being built | High-speed line and stations, Casablanca suburban rail, airport extensions, stadium works |
| Still planned | Bus rapid transit for Tangier and Marrakech; further Rabat tram lines |
| Status checked | 20 October 2026 |
The six Moroccan host cities are starting from different places. Casablanca already runs four tram lines and Agadir opened its first rapid bus line in 2026, while Marrakech’s stadium is closed for rebuilding and Rabat’s is finished. Many of these projects were planned for the cities’ own needs well before the World Cup was awarded; 2030 gives them a common deadline.
What’s happening
Each city has a mix of new transport and stadium work. City transport authorities run the trams and buses, ONCF runs the railways, ONDA the airports, and national and local authorities oversee the stadiums. For each city below, only what is running now changes a trip today; the rest is being built or still planned.
City by city
Casablanca
Running now: tram lines T3 and T4 opened in September 2024, taking the network to four lines, and the two Casabusway rapid bus lines opened the same year.
Being built: the high-speed line to Marrakech, with stations at Mohammed V airport and a new main station, Casa Sud; suburban rail for Greater Casablanca; a new airport terminal targeted for mid-2029; and the Grand Stade Hassan II, about 38 km north of the city.
Today: rail works have changed timetables and closed some stations, including Casa Facultés and Ennassim, since September 2026. Trams and busways are not affected and are the most reliable way across the city. See the Casablanca guide.
Rabat
Running now: the rebuilt Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, which hosted the AFCON 2025 final, and the Rabat-Salé tram network, 27 km long since its 2022 extension. Al Boraq serves Rabat-Agdal.
Being built: the high-speed line south to Casablanca, with a new station at Rabat-Salé airport.
Planned: further tram lines, including one towards Témara, have been studied. No dates have been announced. See the Rabat guide.
Marrakech
Running now: a redesigned drop-off area at the airport, and conventional trains to Casablanca.
Being built: the Grand Stade de Marrakech closed in 2026 for a second phase of works, with the athletics track removed and the stands moved closer to the pitch. The airport is being extended, and the high-speed line will end at a new Marrakech station, targeted for 2029.
Planned: a rapid bus corridor of about 20 km. See the Marrakech guide.
Tangier
Running now: the Tangier stadium reopened in November 2025 after a renovation that removed the athletics track, extended the stands to about 75,000 seats and roofed the seating. Al Boraq links Tangier with Rabat and Casablanca.
Being built: an airport extension, with no opening date yet.
Planned: a rapid bus corridor of about 20 km. See the Tangier guide.
Agadir
Running now: Amalway, the city’s first rapid bus line, opened on 7 May 2026. It runs about 15.5 km from the port to Tikiouine, with 35 stations. The airport drop-off area was redesigned in 2025.
Being built: upgrades to the Stade Adrar and an airport extension.
Not planned: Agadir is not on the high-speed line and has no passenger railway; from the north you still fly, take a coach or drive. See the Agadir guide.
Fes
Running now: the Complexe sportif de Fès reopened after a first renovation in 2025.
In preparation: a second stadium renovation, and a funded expansion of Fes-Saïss airport.
Not planned: Fes is not on the high-speed line and stays on the conventional network. See the Fes guide.
Why it matters
Trams, rapid buses and new stations are the parts of the 2030 programme residents are most likely to use day to day, and they stay after the tournament. For visitors, they already make Casablanca and Agadir easier to get around.
When it might be ready
Some of it is already running. The high-speed line and the new Casablanca airport terminal both target 2029. We have not found published completion dates for the stadium works in Marrakech, Fes and Agadir, or for the planned bus corridors and tram lines.
What changes for visitors and residents
Expect diversions and temporary closures near stations, airports and stadiums for the next few years, and allow extra time for transfers. New tram, rapid bus and rail lines are generally built with level boarding, which helps with luggage, buggies or limited mobility. While works are under way, though, pavements and stops can move; if step-free access matters to you, check with the operator before relying on a stop near the works.
Practical Tips
- A new line only helps once it runs. Check the operator for your date.
- Stadium works close venues for long periods; check the venue before buying a match ticket now.
- Works are heaviest around stations, airports and stadiums. Allow extra time for transfers.