How to get to Morocco
Direct flights from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America — plus ferries across the Strait of Gibraltar.
Updated 22 October 2026 · By the World to Morocco editorial team
Most visitors fly into Casablanca Mohammed V (CMN) or Marrakech Menara (RAK). Every World Cup host city has an international airport. From Spain, ferries cross the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier in about an hour.
Airports in the host cities
| City | Airport | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | Mohammed V International | CMN | Main long-haul hub, train to city centre |
| Marrakech | Marrakech Menara | RAK | Many low-cost flights from Europe |
| Rabat | Rabat-Salé | RBA | Closest airport to the capital |
| Tangier | Ibn Battouta | TNG | Short hop to Spain |
| Fes | Fes-Saïss | FEZ | Good European connections |
| Agadir | Al Massira | AGA | Leisure flights from Europe |
Morocco is investing heavily in its airports ahead of 2030, with a national plan to more than double capacity to around 80 million passengers a year.
Flights
Royal Air Maroc, the national airline, flies from Casablanca to dozens of destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, including New York, Montreal, Washington, Miami and São Paulo. Low-cost carriers link Moroccan cities with hundreds of European airports. Book early for June and July 2030 — demand will be exceptional.
Ferries from Spain
| Route | Duration | Arrival port |
|---|---|---|
| Tarifa → Tangier Ville | ≈1 hour | Tangier city centre |
| Algeciras → Tanger Med | ≈1.5 hours | 45 km east of Tangier |
| Algeciras → Ceuta | ≈1 hour | Spanish enclave, then border crossing |
| Motril / Almería → Nador or Al Hoceima | 5–8 hours | Northeast Morocco |
Ferries also sail from Sète (France) and Genoa (Italy) to Tangier Med. In summer, ferries are busy with families visiting Morocco; reserve tickets in advance, especially if you are bringing a car.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is best for World Cup 2030 in Morocco?
Casablanca Mohammed V has the most long-haul connections and is close to Rabat and the Grand Stade Hassan II. Marrakech is best for the southern host cities and Agadir.
Can you take a ferry from Spain to Morocco?
Yes. Fast ferries from Tarifa reach Tangier in about an hour, and larger ferries run from Algeciras to Tanger Med.