Using your mobile phone for internet and calls in Morocco

Using your mobile phone for internet and calls in Morocco

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Are you travelling to Morocco soon and want to stay online without any worries? With your SIM card, the costs for calling and internet can add up quickly. Fortunately, there is a simple solution: a local SIM card or eSIM for Morocco. This allows you to benefit from affordable local rates and be reachable immediately upon arrival – whether you’re strolling through the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, exploring the fragrant souks of Marrakesh, or venturing into the vast Sahara for an unforgettable adventure.

Colorful spice market in Marrakesh; vibrant stop for travelers using mobile internet in Morocco

Using your phone in Morocco

Your mobile phone will work in Morocco, but be aware that calling and using mobile internet in Morocco with your own SIM card is expensive. The solution is a local SIM card or eSIM for Morocco. This will prevent unexpectedly high roaming charges. With ready-to-use SIM cards and eSIMs, you can get started as soon as you arrive:

  • calling in Morocco
  • fast mobile internet in Morocco for WhatsApp, Instagram, Google Maps, etc.
  • receive free calls in Morocco

For short holidays such as a city trip to Marrakech, the 7-day Unlimited Morocco bundle is ideal. Send your friends a selfie from the bustling Jemaa el-Fna square and the souks of the Medina. Unlimited data for 7 or 14 days is also perfect for a business trip to Casablanca with its port and large companies. For longer stays, such as a trip to Tangier, the sand dunes of the Sahara, the Blue City of Chefchaouen and the Atlas Mountains, choose the 14 or 30-day Unlimited Morocco bundle. This way, you can easily send a WhatsApp message from Le Jardin Majorelle and the Saadian Tombs.

Aït Ben Haddou near Ouarzazate; historic site offering mobile connectivity for travelers in Morocco

Choosing a SIM card or eSIM in Morocco

Mobile phone calls in Morocco are affordable with a Moroccan SIM card or eSIM in your phone: local rates, no roaming charges. You avoid high costs for mobile data in Morocco. Ideal for travelling to Morocco, especially if you are travelling between different areas such as from Rabat to Fès. You benefit from reliable connections via 4G and 5G in Morocco through the networks of Morocco’s largest providers such as Maroc Telecom and Orange. Works directly on your phone, no hassle upon arrival. You can easily continue to call from Morocco to the United Kingdom with corresponding Unlimited bundles. Mobile network coverage in Morocco is good in cities and populated areas. Expect less coverage on your phone in nature reserves such as the sand dunes at Merzouga, the long Plage Blanche, or the Ourika Valley. Coverage is always good in cities. From the medina of Marrakech to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, your phone will work perfectly everywhere.

Will my phone work in Morocco?

All modern phones can be used in Morocco. When using a prepaid SIM card or eSIM for Morocco, it is a good idea to check whether your device is SIM-free, but SIM locks are almost non-existent in Europe. If you order a SIM card or eSIM online, you don’t have to worry about compatibility if you’re wondering “can I use my phone in Morocco?”. Moroccan SIM cards can be used in any phone, and the eSIM for Morocco works in any device that is compatible with eSIM.

Woman near the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca; symbol of modern connectivity and culture in Morocco

The options for mobile internet and calling

There are three options for making phone calls and using mobile internet in Morocco: roaming with your own SIM card, a local Moroccan SIM card, or a prepaid eSIM for Morocco. Roaming is usually expensive. Due to roaming charges outside Europe, travellers are often faced with high bills for using their subscription in Morocco. It is mainly the data costs that add up. Simple activities such as WhatsApp, navigation and email become unexpectedly expensive. To avoid this, choose a local solution so that you can make cheap calls and use the internet in Morocco. eSIM is ideal for modern smartphones: it is activated via a QR code that you receive by email and no physical card is required. There are several data bundles available, tailored to your usage and travel duration. Furthermore, many bundles include the option for hotspot and tethering, so you can also use mobile Wi-Fi in the USA.

How to arrange it online in advance

Order your SIM card or eSIM online. You will receive the eSIM Morocco by email. The prepaid SIM card USA will be delivered to your home free of charge. You can also pick it up and receive expert help with installation. This way, everything is arranged before you leave for Morocco and there is no stress upon arrival. This solution is also suitable for business travellers, who can opt for 7-day bundles with unlimited internet anywhere in Morocco. It is also beneficial for families, as the eSIM Morocco allows unlimited data to be shared via hotspot or MiFi.

Starry night over the Sahara Desert in Morocco; travelers experience mobile coverage even in remote areas

Frequently asked questions

Will my phone work in Morocco?

Your phone will work in Morocco. Just be aware that if you use your own SIM card in Morocco, you will incur high costs for internet and calls. The solution is to use a local Moroccan prepaid SIM card or eSIM in your phone, which will allow you to make cheap calls and use the internet throughout Morocco via networks such as Maroc Telecom and Orange.

Which is better: a SIM card or eSIM for Morocco?

A SIM card and eSIM for Morocco do the same thing. The difference is that you physically insert the SIM card into your phone, while you install an eSIM by scanning a QR code. You will receive the QR code by email, so it doesn't matter where you are. Please note, however, that not all phones are compatible with eSIM, so check this first.

How much data do I need during my trip?

How much mobile data you need in Morocco depends on what you use it for and how long you stay in Morocco. WhatsApp, navigation and email do not use much data. Watching Netflix and YouTube in Morocco does. The Unlimited Morocco bundles for 7 days, 14 days or 30 days are useful.

How can I call cheaply from Morocco?

The cheapest way to make mobile calls from Morocco is via WhatsApp. To do this, use Wi-Fi in your hotel in Morocco or the data on the prepaid SIM card or eSIM you purchased for your trip to Morocco. Calling with WhatsApp costs you nothing extra.

Can I renew or change my bundle in Morocco?

You can always top up and renew the bundle on your prepaid SIM card or eSIM Morocco. If you need more data on your phone while travelling through Morocco, you can adjust your bundle.
Joost van Ommen

Joost van Ommen

Joost van Ommen is founder and owner of Airport Telecom. He is an enthusiastic traveller and he is busy every day finding new solutions for calling and internet while travelling

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