Focus on Casablanca: Six AFCON teams in five-star facilities

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 DECEMBER 21, 2025 TO JANUARY 18, 2026 
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📍 CASABLANCA

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has rolled out a royal welcome to all the 24 teams that are contesting for honors in Africa’s premier competition – the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The tournament that kicked off on Sunday in Rabat, will roll through the festive season before the curtains come down on January 18, 2026.

And for the first time in the tournament’s history, all the participating teams have been provided with five-star amenities across the six host cities.

In what already looks like an excellent demonstration of the kingdom’s commitment to growing the hospitality industry in the country, Vision Sports has decided to profile the high-end hotels and luxurious training bases that are providing an all-inclusive experience for the AFCON teams in each city.

When it comes to exploring cities in Morocco, every destination has its own unique vibe — from golden beaches to ancient medinas.

I have been fortunate enough to visit and explore six of the country´s most fascinating destinations — Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier, Fez and Agadir. I have also been fortunate to sleep in some of the AFCON hotels and resorts in my last four visits to Morocco.

Over the next four days, I will rely on my experience in Morocco and booking sites (although it is not entirely safe to judge a hotel solely by the way it looks on site) and profile each team hotel/Team Base Camp and how much it could cost you for a night.

This four-part series starts with Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital that is located on the Atlantic coast.

The city hosts all the teams in Group A (Mali, Zambia, Comoros, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan) with the exception of host nation Morocco and Algeria from Group E. 

TEAM HOTELS AND BASES 

 GROUP A 

🇲🇱 MALI - Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche

This five-star hotel that accommodates The Eagles of Mali combines French luxury with a Moroccan soul. Sofitel is just a few meters away from the Old Medina and from the iconic Hassan II Mosque.

The cheapest room goes for $180 (sh640,000).  

🇿🇲 ZAMBIA - Le Casablanca Hotel

Yet another elegant and comfortable five-star hotel that is located in the heart of Casablanca. Zambia’s Chipolopolo call this home away from home. Its location allows the team access to a beach. It’s an urban resort with beautiful gardens.

The cheapest room goes for $319 (sh1.1m).  

🇰🇲 COMOROS - Barcelo Anfa Casablanca

Comoros will approve of its quality and prime location in the middle of the Jewish district. It’s not far away from the Mohammed V International Airport. It’s also near the city’s biggest attractions such as malls, Hassan II Mosque and the Old Medina.

The cheapest room goes for $230 (sh820,000). 

 GROUP E 

🇧🇫 BURKINA FASO – Marriott Courtyard Casablanca

This four-star is highly rated for its location. It is just an hour walk downtown although you can also use a tram. Burkina Faso players will have to move to the roof top to utilize its standard swimming pool.

The cheapest room goes for $230 (sh820,000).

🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea – Radisson Blu Hotel

The Radisson Blu Hotel in Casablanca is located right in the City Center. Equatorial Guinea have access to a variety of attractions and convenient tramway transport.
This five-star hotel is a short walk from Central Market and near attractions such as Casa Port Railway Terminal and Ancient Medina.

The cheapest room goes for $289 (sh1m).

🇸🇩 Sudan – Casablanca Marriott Hotel

Located in the heart of Casablanca, Casablanca Marriott Hotel is a few miles from the Mohamed V International airport and the Sudan national team can easily walk to the Old Medina, Central Market and malls.

The cheapest room goes for $244 (Sh860,000).