Morocco is entering the final countdown to AFCON 2025 with fully upgraded stadiums, packed hotels, and expanded transport routes. From fan zones to refurbished venues, the host nation is gearing up to welcome supporters from across Africa and beyond.
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO — 2025-12-09 — Morocco has entered the final stretch of preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with host cities completing stadium upgrades, expanding hotel capacity, and boosting transport links ahead of the continent’s largest football event, according to updates from Moroccan tourism authorities and CAF briefings.
Updated 16:40 UTC.
Tourism officials report that accommodation demand has surged across host hubs, including Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, er and Agadir, with many hotels finalizing refurbishments initiated earlier in the year. Industry associations say bookings for January and February have climbed sharply as fans, football delegations, and media crews secure rooms near venues and training sites.
Morocco’s sports ministry confirmed that major stadiums expected to stage AFCON fixtures — including Casablanca’s Mohammed V Stadium, Marrakech Stadium, and Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium — have completed seating, turf,f and lighting enhancements. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has conducted multiple inspection visits, citing steady progress and improved readiness standards.
Hospitality operators told regional travel outlets that the tournament has triggered significant investments in staff training, guest experience technology,, and multilingual services as hotels prepare to host supporters from across Africa, Euro,p,e and the Middle East. Travel companies are promoting packaged stays that combine match tickets with museum tours, coastal excursions, and gastronomy experiences.
Transport authorities say new shuttle routes, airport expansion,,s and intercity rail adjustments will help manage the expected movement of thousands of fans between major cities. Morocco’s national tourism office projects a measurable boost to visitor arrivals during the tournament period and expects the broader industry to benefit from increased global visibility.
Fan zones under construction in Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech are set to feature large viewing screens, live entertainment,t and local food vendors. Organizers believe these areas will play a key role in dispersing crowds and enhancing community engagement beyond the stadiums.
Analysts covering African sport and tourism say AFCON 2025 could deliver one of Morocco’s most significant short-term tourism impacts in recent years, supporting jobs across hospitality, transport, even, ts and retail sectors. They note that successful execution could strengthen Morocco’s long-term ambitions to host future global football competitions.
Regional tourism experts also highlight the benefits for intra-African travel, with fans expected from West, East, Central,ral and Southern Africa. Airlines across the continent have announced additional flights to Moroccan cities, responding to heightened demand as the tournament approaches.
With weeks to go, authorities say the final phase will focus on operational testing, security coordination, volunteer training,ning and matchday logistics. CAF officials are scheduled to conduct additional readiness checks before the official opening ceremony.
Morocco is prepared, the countdown is ticking. ⏳🇲🇦
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) December 8, 2025
days until Africa unites for #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025. 🌍 pic.twitter.com/zIayoCa0Zl
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