Morocco, the host of the 2030 World Cup, has launched the construction tender for its biggest project: the Grand Stade Hassan II.
Located in the Benslimane area east of Casablanca, the stadium is planned to have a capacity of 115,000. Once completed, it will compete to host the final match, challenging Spain’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which holds 85,000 spectators.
The budget for this tender is set at approximately $320 million, with a submission deadline of June 10. Construction is expected to be completed within about 30 months, ensuring the stadium will be ready well before the 2030 World Cup.
Designed by the international stadium design firm Populous in partnership with Oualalou + Choi, the stadium takes architectural inspiration from Morocco’s traditional “moussem” festivals. Its design resembles a massive tent-like roof rising dramatically above the Beni Amer Forest landscape.
THE STADIUM’S MASSIVE CAPACITY
Inside, the stadium will feature three steep tiers of stands with a total capacity of 60,000 spectators. The side stands will be five levels high, housing VVIP, VIP, and hospitality areas that can accommodate 12,000 high-tier guests.
Additionally, the stadium will have parking space for over 10,000 vehicles. Nearby, a hotel, an athletics stadium, a conference center, training pitches, and shopping areas will also be constructed.
The Casablanca-Settat regional government has allocated 5.1 billion dirhams (approximately $520 million) for the overall project, including infrastructure and communication improvements aimed at removing bottlenecks between Casablanca and the stadium site.