7 days in Morocco: the World Cup classic
Two matches, three host cities and a day in the mountains — all connected by train.
Updated 22 October 2026 · By the World to Morocco editorial team
Days 1–2 Casablanca (Hassan II Mosque, match at Grand Stade Hassan II) · Day 3 Rabat · Days 4–6 Marrakech (medina, match, Atlas day trip) · Day 7 fly home from Marrakech. Swap cities to match your ticket allocation.
Day-by-day
Day 1 — Arrive in Casablanca
Land at Mohammed V airport, train to the centre. Sunset on the Ain Diab Corniche and seafood dinner.
Day 2 — Hassan II Mosque & matchday
Morning tour of the Hassan II Mosque, Art Deco walk, then shuttle to the Grand Stade Hassan II.
Day 3 — Rabat
45 minutes by Al Boraq. Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Chellah and the medina.
Day 4 — Train to Marrakech
Arrive by early afternoon. Check into a riad, rest, then Jemaa el-Fna at dusk.
Day 5 — Marrakech & matchday
Early visit to Bahia Palace and Jardin Majorelle, afternoon at the pool, evening match.
Day 6 — Atlas Mountains
Day trip to Imlil or the Ourika Valley — cooler air and lunch in a Berber village.
Day 7 — Departure
Last-minute souk shopping and fly home from Marrakech Menara.
Make it your own
Got a match in Tangier or Fes instead? Start in Tangier (great if you arrive from Spain), take Al Boraq to Rabat and Casablanca, and finish in Marrakech. See our 14-day itinerary to add the Sahara.
Frequently asked questions
Is 7 days enough for Morocco?
Seven days covers two or three cities comfortably. Add a week if you want to include the Sahara and Fes.