Complete visitor guide to Morocco's largest stadium - Grand Stade de Tanger (Ibn Batouta). 75,600 capacity, AFCON 2025 semi-final venue, transport, hotels, and match day tips.
Morocco's Largest Football Stadium at the Gateway Between Africa and Europe
The Grand Stade de Tanger, officially known as Ibn Batouta Stadium, stands as Morocco's largest and most impressive football venue with a capacity of 75,600 spectators. Named after the legendary 14th-century Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta, this state-of-the-art arena represents the pinnacle of Morocco's stadium infrastructure ahead of AFCON 2025 and FIFA World Cup 2030. See how it compares to other venues in our complete guide to AFCON 2025 stadiums.
Stadium Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Grand Stade de Tanger |
| Also Known As | Stade Ibn Batouta / Ibn Battuta Stadium |
| Arabic Name | ملعب ابن بطوطة |
| Capacity | 75,600 (Morocco's largest) |
| Location | Route de Rabat, Tangier 90000 |
| Opened | April 2011 (original); November 14, 2025 (post-renovation) |
| Primary Tenant | Ittihad Tanger (IR Tanger) |
| Surface | Hybrid natural grass (first in Africa) |
| AFCON 2025 Role | Group Stage + Round of 16 + Quarter-final + Semi-final |
The 2020-2025 Transformation
Phase 1: Capacity Expansion (2020-2022)
Capacity increased from 45,000 to 65,000 seats.
Phase 2: Complete Makeover (2023-2025)
Athletics Track Removal:
New Roof Installation:
Hybrid Grass Surface:
First in Africa to install hybrid natural grass system combining natural grass with synthetic fiber reinforcement.
AFCON 2025 Tournament Role
Confirmed Fixtures
Group Stage (Group D):
Knockout Stage:
Getting to Grand Stade de Tanger
From Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)
Distance: 13 km (~30-40 minutes)
Taxi (Recommended):
Ride-Hailing Apps:
From Tangier City Center
Distance: 13 km (30-40 minutes)
Taxis:
"Accès Stade" App:
Download the Tanja Mobilité app for real-time bus tracking, traffic updates, and parking availability.
From Spanish Coast
Tangier is uniquely positioned just 14 km from Spain:
Stadium Facilities
Seating Configuration
Three Tiers of blue-and-white seating:
VIP & Hospitality
Accessibility
Parking
Total Capacity: 7,500 vehicles + coach parking
Where to Stay
Luxury (5-Star)
Hotel Andalucia Golf & Spa Tanger
Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier
Mid-Range (3-4 Star)
Ibis Tanger City Center
Kenzi Solazur
Budget
Hotel Continental
Nearby Attractions
Tangier Kasbah (4 km)
Grand Socco (5 km)
Cape Spartel (12 km)
Tangier Medina (5 km)
Match Day Guide
Arrival Times
What to Bring
Prohibited Items
Food Inside
Practical Information
Climate (December-January)
Emergency Contacts
Language
Essential Links
See you at the Grand Stade de Tanger for AFCON 2025!
*Last Updated: November 29, 2025*
In this article
- Stadium Quick Facts
- The 2020-2025 Transformation
- AFCON 2025 Tournament Role
- Getting to Grand Stade de Tanger
- Stadium Facilities
- Where to Stay
- Nearby Attractions
- Match Day Guide
- Practical Information
- Essential Links
Written by
Morocco Stadiums Team
AFCON 2025 Guide