Morocco Tourist SIM Card: Prices, Plans & Where to Buy

Morocco’s main local SIM choices are Orange, Maroc Telecom and inwi. Compare their prepaid offers if you need a Moroccan number or want to buy data locally; consider Roafly if you prefer to arrange a data-only eSIM before departure.

The detail that changes the comparison is the difference between a SIM starter card and an internet recharge. A low advertised recharge price usually assumes you already have the operator’s line, so it should not be treated as the complete cost of getting connected.

Morocco Tourist SIM Prices at a Glance

The table separates a starter card, local internet recharges and complete Roafly data plans. On French-language operator pages, Go means GB, while Dh or Dhs means Moroccan dirhams (MAD).

Prices and offers checked on 9 September 2026; allowances, promotions and terms may change. Roafly figures are standard prices. Local recharge prices exclude the cost of obtaining a new SIM and any activation or service charge collected at purchase; those complete upfront totals were not consistently published.

At the two local recharge prices shown, inwi advertises more data than Jawal. That helps with allowance selection, but your final decision should also account for the new SIM cost, any calling requirements and coverage along your route.

Orange’s starting credit is a different product. Do not read “20 MAD credit” as “20 GB”: ask which internet recharge will be activated and how much the complete purchase will cost.

Orange, Maroc Telecom and inwi: Which Should You Choose?

Orange: check the starter card and recharge together

Orange publishes a clear prepaid SIM starter offer, making it straightforward to identify the card component of the purchase. The next step is choosing what to put on that line.

Its *Internet 3 range is intended for general mobile data. The separate Marhaba *66 recharge starts at 100 MAD and combines internet, social-network access and national/international calling credit, with 30-day validity.

Before choosing Marhaba, ask for the exact general-purpose data allowance and calling terms. Social-network access and a monetary call balance should not be counted as extra unrestricted gigabytes.

Orange is worth considering when you want a registered local line and help choosing a recharge. The operator name alone does not establish that a particular shop’s bundle is the best deal.

Maroc Telecom Jawal: useful data offers, with promotional allowances

Jawal is Maroc Telecom’s prepaid range. Its current Pass *3 offers distinguish promotional data allowances from the smaller amounts shown alongside them.

Those promotional allowances are the ones used in the table. Check that the offer is still available when buying, especially if you saved an older screenshot or read a guide months before your trip.

Ask whether the displayed *3 offer can be added to your new line and whether calls need separate credit. Buying an internet pass should not be treated as buying a calling bundle.

inwi: compare its current allowance against the final shop price

The inwi Internet *3 page currently shows larger allowances at the two recharge amounts in our comparison. That makes it a useful option to price if you expect to upload photos, use hotspot or rely heavily on mobile data.

Ask the seller to confirm the allowance and expiry on the line after activation. Keep the confirmation message so you can check what was added.

inwi also offers local eSIMs. Its eSIM instructions include an agency route for new and existing customers, so a local operator is not necessarily limited to a physical SIM. Check the offer and registration process separately from the SIM format.

Where to Buy a SIM Card in Morocco

Official operator shops are a practical starting point for a first purchase. Ask for a prepaid line suitable for a foreign visitor, then confirm the data offer, registration documents and complete price together.

Take your phone with you so the connection can be checked before you leave. Seeing the operator name on the screen is not enough: load a webpage using mobile data with Wi-Fi switched off.

Airport counters, where available, can be convenient after arrival. Compare what the seller actually includes rather than assuming an airport bundle is identical to an online recharge.

Before paying, check:

• The amount of general-purpose data.

• The expiry period for that data.

• Whether calls or a local number are part of the offer.

• The total payable for the SIM, recharge and any service charge.

Airport stock, opening hours and prices depend on the particular seller. There is no single verified airport tariff in this comparison.

Online purchase and delivery are also possible through Orange’s published prepaid offer. Physical SIM delivery is within Morocco; eSIM delivery uses a QR code. Check whether the identification and delivery steps fit your arrival plans before relying on this route.

Once your line is working, authorized retailers and the operator’s own recharge channels can be useful for adding more data.

Passport Registration, Activation and Top-Ups

Local prepaid lines need registration. inwi explains that line identification is compulsory, while Orange explicitly lists a valid passport among its accepted identification documents.

Bring your passport to the shop. Online registration routes can be designed around Moroccan identity documents, so an in-person purchase is a practical fallback if a form does not accept your details.

Use this sequence at purchase:

1. Confirm phone compatibility. Your phone must be unlocked for another operator and support the SIM format you are buying.

2. Agree on the complete offer. Specify general internet data, the validity you need, and whether calls matter.

3. Register the line in your name. Keep the purchase record and SIM packaging.

4. Check the activated balance and expiry. Compare them with the offer you agreed to buy.

5. Test mobile data before leaving. Ask for help with settings if the phone connects to the network but cannot load a webpage.

Understand Morocco’s recharge codes

Moroccan operators use different recharge types for different purposes. *Internet 3 appears in the Orange, Jawal and inwi ranges researched here, while other codes can allocate credit to calls, social apps or different bundles.

Tell the seller you want general internet data. If using a recharge voucher yourself, follow that operator’s instructions for applying the correct recharge type; the code-entry process should not be assumed identical across all three networks.

Orange and Maroc Telecom publish several recharge routes, including operator accounts, bank-card payment channels and retail points. Check whether your particular card is accepted before depending on online payment during the trip.

Local SIM or Roafly eSIM?

Local SIMs make sense when a Moroccan number or ordinary phone calls are part of the job. You might need to call accommodation, contact a local business or use a phone that does not support eSIM.

Roafly suits a trip where mobile data is the priority. Its Morocco plans use the Orange network and provide data without a Moroccan phone number or included carrier calls and SMS.

With Roafly, you can:

• Arrange the eSIM before departure without visiting a local shop.

• Use hotspot within the purchased allowance and buy top-ups.

• Keep your usual line available on a compatible dual-SIM phone while selecting Roafly for mobile data.

Compare the Morocco eSIM plans against your trip length and expected use, then check your device compatibility before purchasing.

Keep data roaming disabled on your home line if you do not intend to use it abroad, and follow the installation instructions for the travel eSIM. Calls or other services used through your home operator remain subject to that operator’s terms.

Choosing a SIM for Your Morocco Route

City stays: During a Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat or Fes visit, decide first whether you need a local number. If maps, messaging and bookings cover your needs, a data-only plan can do the job; if ordinary calls matter, compare a local prepaid line with the appropriate calling credit.

Atlas Mountains, desert excursions and long drives: Check coverage for the actual stops on your itinerary. A city connection does not establish reception at a mountain guesthouse or desert camp. Ask your accommodation or tour operator about the specific location and download essential maps before departure.

Longer stays or frequent hotspot use: Compare the cost and validity of subsequent recharges as well as the first purchase. A large allowance is useful only if it remains valid for the period you need it.

We would start with the calling requirement, then compare the complete cost and route coverage. That produces a more useful choice than naming one operator as the winner for every trip through Morocco.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy a local eSIM instead of a physical SIM?

Yes. Orange advertises prepaid physical SIM and eSIM options, and inwi publishes a local eSIM offer. Registration and purchase requirements still depend on the operator and product; choosing eSIM does not by itself remove those steps.

Does “unlimited social media” mean unlimited internet?

No. An allowance restricted to specified social apps is different from general internet data. Check what covers maps, browsing, video calls and hotspot before buying.

Will my Morocco data allowance also work in Spain?

Check the exact plan’s roaming terms before crossing the border. A domestic Morocco allowance should not be assumed to include Spain or another destination.

How do I compare travel eSIM options in more detail?

Our guide to the best eSIM options for Morocco covers that separate comparison. Use this page when the main decision is which local operator, recharge and buying route to choose.

Our recommendation: Get a registered local prepaid line if you need a Moroccan number, and compare the complete SIM-plus-recharge price. If data is enough and you prefer to arrange connectivity before departure, Roafly offers an alternative without the physical SIM purchase.

Roafly publishes this guide and sells the travel eSIM plans discussed above.