Casablanca – As the countdown begins for the 35th edition of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — scheduled to run from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 — in Morocco, the country is pulling out all the stops to welcome football fans from across the continent. In a strategic move, the national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has launched a suite of special, fixed-price round-trip airfares aimed at making travel to Morocco more affordable and accessible for supporters.

Morocco’s hosting framework and significance

Morocco will host the tournament across six cities — including Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakesh, Agadir and Fès — and has selected nine stadiums to stage matches. The tournament marks an important occasion for the country not just from a sporting perspective but also in terms of tourism and regional connectivity.

Special fares aimed at boosting fan attendance

As part of its role as an official global partner of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the tournament, RAM has announced promotional fares that depart from major African capitals and bring fans to Morocco at significantly reduced rates.

For example:

  • From Abidjan (Ivory Coast): approximatly $400 for a round-trip ticket.
  • From Dakar (Senegal): about $460 for a round-trip.
  • From Kinshasa (DRC): around $650.
  • From Lagos or Abuja (Nigeria): around $710.

These fares reflect RAM’s intention to “keep air travel costs stable for fans during the tournament”.

Logistics: boosting capacity to meet expected demand

Beyond pricing, RAM is ramping up its capacity in anticipation of a significant influx of supporters. The airline has added more than 660 additional flights—a capacity increase of more than 50% on key routes—to ensure smooth travel for fans, teams, media and officials alike.

Strategy: making AFCON more accessible and promoting Morocco as a hub

The fare structure and expanded flight network are integral pieces of Morocco’s wider strategic objective: positioning the country as a major sports-tourism destination and reinforcing its role as a regional aviation hub. By making travel for fans more affordable, Morocco and RAM are lowering one of the key barriers to attendance.

In addition, by opening up travel from a broad range of African capitals — and even extending offers to African diaspora communities in major European cities — the strategy underscores an inclusive, continent-wide vision.

Practical takeaways for travelling supporters

  • Book early: The special fares are subject to seat availability and apply specifically for travel associated with the tournament.
  • Check travel and match schedules: With multiple host cities involved and teams likely to move between locations during the tournament, fans are advised to align travel arrival/departure dates with their team’s match and possible relocation schedule.
  • Look beyond airfare: While RAM’s ticketing offer is a key component, supporters should also factor in accommodation, local transport, and match tickets when planning their stay.
  • Travel hubs: Casablanca will serve as the primary arrival point and hub for onward movement to stadium cities. The city itself offers both modern transport links and cultural attraction for travelling fans.

Broader implications

The coordinated efforts between RAM and the tournament organisers demonstrate how sport and tourism can work in tandem to deliver socio-economic benefits. By facilitating fan travel and focusing on accessibility, the initiative supports mobility, brings fans into the country, stimulates hospitality, local commerce and enhances Morocco’s reputation as a host.

Furthermore, the tournament underlines football’s role in connecting nations and fostering continental engagement. The fare campaign is just one element of the broader mobilization leading up to AFCON 2025.

Looking ahead

As December 21 approaches, the eyes of the footballing world will turn to Morocco. The success of this initiative will be measured not only by the performances on the pitch, but by the ability to welcome tens of thousands of supporters from across Africa, provide them with a positive experience, and leave a lasting impression of Morocco as a destination for major sporting events.

In this spirit, the partnership between RAM and CAF positions the airline—and the country—at the heart of the tournament’s travel network. For supporters across Africa, it presents a timely, more affordable opportunity to witness one of the continent’s premier football events live.