Morocco’s AFCON 2025 Stadiums Across Five Cities

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations just weeks away, Morocco is preparing to showcase a selection of stadiums that many believe will set a new benchmark for the tournament.

The competition runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, and with squads now being announced across the continent, attention has firmly shifted to the host nation’s venues.

Spread across five cities, the stadiums blend modern engineering with Morocco’s distinctive character, offering supporters an atmosphere that promises to be both vibrant and unforgettable. CAF has outlined the venues and the full schedule of matches, giving fans a detailed look at what awaits.

Rabat will carry a significant share of the action, beginning with the impressive Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, a 69,500-seat arena that reopened on September 5, 2025, after a major renovation. Positioned only a short drive from central Rabat, it has already welcomed prestigious competitions such as AFCON 1988 and the FIFA Club World Cup.

It will host the opening match between Morocco and Comoros on 21 December and will be the venue for several knockout ties, including the semi-final and the final on 18 January.

The city also features the new Tade Annexe Olympique, a 21,000-capacity stadium completed in a remarkable nine months. Its natural-grass pitch, high-standard lighting and cryotherapy rooms make it one of the most modern athletic facilities in the country. Tunisia, Uganda, Benin and Botswana will play group games here.

Equally striking is the Complexe Sportif Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan, situated on the historic FUS Rabat grounds, characterised by Berber-inspired design. It hosts Group E matches, including Algeria’s fixtures, as well as a Round of 16 game.

Completing Rabat’s offering is Stade El Barid, located in the Agdal district. Known for its clear sightlines and compact 18,000-seat layout, it will see DR Congo, Benin, Uganda, Tanzania and Botswana in action, along with a Round of 16 fixture.

Casablanca stands tall with Stade Mohammed V, a legendary venue dating back to 1955. It holds 67,000 fans and has long served as one of Africa’s most atmospheric footballing theatres. The stadium will host clashes involving Mali, Zambia, Burkina Faso and Sudan, as well as the third-place play-off on 17 January.

Agadir, Fes, Marrakech and Tanger Set for Big AFCON Nights

Along the Atlantic coast, the Grand Stade d’Agadir will welcome several heavyweight encounters, including Egypt’s high-profile meetings with Zimbabwe, South Africa and Angola. A quarter-final will also take place here on 10 January.

In Fes, the Complexe Sportif de Fès will be the battleground for Nigeria’s Group C matches. The Super Eagles begin their campaign against Tanzania on 23 December before meeting Tunisia and Uganda in the same venue.

Further south, the Grand Stade de Marrakech offers a 45,240-seat arena supported by strong medical and media facilities. It will stage fixtures involving South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique and Angola, along with an important Round of 16 match.

To the north, the Grand Stade de Tanger, named after Ibn Battuta, brings yet another towering structure to the line-up. With space for 68,000 supporters, it will host Group D, featuring Senegal’s full group campaign and a knockout round.