AFCON 2025 in Morocco: Guide to the Best Addresses in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier, and Fes

Just two days before the kickoff of AFCON 2025 in Morocco, the Ou Sortir team is here to help you experience the tournament like a true local. Between matches, we take you to Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier, and Fes to eat, party, shop, and unwind away from the stadium pressure.

Rabat: Opening and Closing in Style

Rabat, host city for the opening and closing ceremonies, blends historic heritage and lively spots for a royal AFCON experience.

Where to eat?

• Dar Naji: quick downtown tables for traditional dishes.
• Il Giardino: Italian-style terrace lunch.
• Ty Potes: relaxed Breton and international cuisine, garden side.
• Le Patio: sunny cuisine at Chellah, south of France and reinvented Moroccan.
• Sa Caleta: tapas and Iberian dishes in chill mode.

Where to party?

• Complexe Sofia Palace: bars (American Pub, Lime Tree), lounges and clubs (Cova, Red House).
• Amnesia: house, R&B, resident DJs and live acts.
• Tangerino: paellas, tapas and matches as a bonus.

Where to watch matches?

• Pepere Sport Bar: two floors dedicated to football downtown.
• Zing: Asian, match-friendly and lively.
• O'Ghoete20: industrial bar with inner courtyard, pizzas and drinks.
• Le Bistrot du Pietri: good vibes, live acts and jam sessions.

Where to shop?

• Rue des Consuls: medina, stalls, Rhita Creations, Madeinhna.
• Bee on 6th, Le 17 Ocean, Zeste d'Orient: artisanal concept stores.

Where to escape the competition vibe?

• Jardin des Oudayas: Moorish tea with views over the Bouregreg.
• Moroccan Football Museum: the national saga.
• Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: immersive exhibitions.

Casablanca: The Beating Heart of AFCON

The economic capital pulses with its stadiums, its Corniche, and its endless nights – perfect for back-to-back matches and after-parties.

Where to eat?

• Lucy in the Sky: Mediterranean rooftop with DJ sets.
• Marche central: fresh fish grills (lunch only).
• Dar Dada: chic Moroccan-Levantine in the lively medina.
• Da Nolita: funky trattoria, vinyl and cocktails.
• Marion: French-chic brasserie on the ocean.

Where to party?

• Balcon 33 and Amstrong (Ain Diab): live rock, retro seventies.
• Mila: intimate supper club, live and DJ (sister of Ruby).

Where to watch matches?

• Brassaria: gastronomic Spanish pub near the stadium.
• Brasserie Marcel Cerdan and Guillaume Tell: grills, simple tapas.
• Azour Onomo: hotel terrace with screens, DJ and African crafts.

Where to shop?

• Artsy, Mim'sa Brand, Inspiration Concept Store, Zaz: creative crafts.
• Marche Solidaire (Oasis): cooperative and local products.

Where to escape the competition vibe?

• Parc de la Ligue Arabe: historic green lung.
• Villa Carl Ficke: Casablanca's memory.
• Hammam Mosquee Hassan II: warm seawater baths.

Marrakech: Ochre and Overbooked

First match on December 22: book fast for the red city in festive frenzy.

Where to eat?

• Place Jemaa El-Fna: grills, baolo; Lamine-Hajj Mustapha: mechoui.
• Tfaya (Park Hyatt): refined regional gastronomy.
• Mizaan: Middle Eastern sharing plates in Gueliz.
• L'O a la Bouche: French bistronomie.
• La Terrasse du Selman / Sabo: Mediterranean by Piege.

Where to party?

• Kabana: salsa and DJ with Koutoubia views.
• Lotus Club: chic revue at Dar El Bacha.
• L'Epicurien (Es Saadi): live band, electro DJ.

Where to watch matches?

• Sbar (Hivernage): giant screen, live music.
• La Cueva (Gueliz): sports bar, tapas, DJ.
• Pointbar: plant-covered terrace, sharing boards.

Where to shop?

• Medina: Hanout, We Are, Marie Bastide, Stella Cadente.
• Sidi Ghanem: decor, workshops, showrooms.

Where to escape the competition vibe?

• Menara: olive trees, Saadian basin.
• Ourika Valley: rustic riverside lunch.
• Casa Lalla Takerkoust: lake, Mediterranean, cocktails.

Agadir: Sun and Surf at AFCON

Staying 24h+? Explore the beach, corniche, and hinterland.

Where to eat?

• Souk El Had: fresh post-catch fish.
• La Buvette: historic terrace, reinvented Moroccan.
• Le Mauresque: oriental dinner show.
• Pure Passion (Marina): surf and turf with sea views.
• Villa Blanche: French-Moroccan chic.

Where to party?

• Elysium: dance, singing, and acrobatics shows.
• Buddha Bar: Asian flavors, mixology, live bands, revue.

Where to watch matches?

• SO Lounge: from lounge to dancefloor.
• Le Z Restaurant: chill grills.

Where to shop?

• Medina d'Agadir (Coco Polizzi): crafts.
• Nomad Boutique: creative souvenirs.

Where to escape the competition vibe?

• Paradise Valley: gorges, waterfalls.
• Croco Parc: family-friendly reptiles.
• Taghazout: chill/chic surf.

Tangier: The Strait on Fire

First match on December 24: bundle up!

Where to eat?

• Al Achab: grills, simple fish.
• Villa Mabrouka: Mediterranean with bay views (no children).
• Restaurant M (Riad Mokhtar): refined fusion patio.
• Nono Sea Taste: seafood from here and elsewhere.
• Tangerino: tapas on the lively corniche.

Where to party?

• El Morocco Club: bar-club-restaurant in the Kasbah.
• 555 Famous Club: giant nightclub.

Where to watch matches?

• Pepere Casa Jose: Spanish flavors.
• London Pub: friendly English pub.
• Number One: cozy neighborhood bar.

Where to shop?

• Las Chicas de Tanger: arty fashion/decor/tea.
• Fondouk Chejra: historic weavings.

Where to escape the competition vibe?

• Parc Perdicaris: botanical garden with Gibraltar views.
• Villa Harris: 19th-century art museum.

Fes: Medina and Discretion

A quieter host city, to explore in depth.

Where to eat?

• Grillades Adil: sandwiches, skewers in the new city.
• Cafe Clock: Moroccan-international, concerts/films.
• Riad Fes: chic tradition.
• Ishq: arty Fassi rooftop.
• Nomai: trendy family-friendly international.

Where to party?

• O Club Fes: dinner show, DJ, match-friendly.
• Pachamama (Marriott): lively Spanish vibes.

Where to watch matches?

• Jungle Bar (Sahrai): Levantine rooftop, DJ/live.
• Le Champs Sports Bar (Barcelo): trendy sports bar.

Where to shop?

• Medina: leather, goldsmithing, weaving, wickerwork.
• Medin'art, Asly Concept Store: arty fashion and decor.

Where to escape the competition vibe?

• Azrou: Middle Atlas, cedars, macaques.
• Jnan Sbil: historic medina garden.
• Musee Al Batha: contemporary Islamic arts.