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Questions about eSIM in Morocco

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The questions below come from traveller search terms and the store’s own help. Each answer is the short version, with the detail on its own page.

Before you buy

Which eSIM should I get for Morocco?

One that runs on a Moroccan network, if you can. The local plans on this site are lines on Orange Maroc, one of the country’s three networks, so the phone connects as a Moroccan line rather than as a roaming visitor. Then pick the days of your trip and the data you expect to use. The plans page compares them.

Do I need a passport for a SIM card in Morocco?

For a SIM bought in Morocco, yes. Since 1 April 2014 a prepaid line can only be activated once the buyer’s identity is registered, and visitors use their passport. An eSIM bought online before you fly is not registered at a counter. The full comparison is on eSIM or SIM card.

Does my phone take one?

Almost every iPhone from XR onward and most recent Android phones do. Check your phone, including the carrier-lock check.

On the ground

Is there 5G in Morocco?

Yes. Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc and inwi launched 5G on 7 November 2025, starting with the main cities. By the end of March 2026 the regulator counted 44% of the population covered. More on the networks.

How much is a SIM card in Morocco?

A Maroc Telecom prepaid SIM costs 20 dirhams including 20 dirhams of credit, and its data passes start at 10 dirhams for 1 GB over 3 days (Maroc Telecom catalogue, March 2026). Orange Maroc sells a SIM or eSIM for 20 dirhams including 20 dirhams of credit.

Where can I buy a SIM card at the airport?

At Marrakech Menara, Orange, Maroc Telecom and inwi all have counters near arrivals, after customs. At Casablanca Mohammed V the airport lists shops for Maroc Telecom, inwi and Orange. Take your passport: the sale includes the identity registration. An eSIM skips the queue: Marrakech and Casablanca have the details.

Money and support

Should data roaming be on?

On a local plan the phone connects as a Moroccan line, so roaming is not needed. On a regional plan, turn data roaming on for the eSIM line. On your home line, keep it off so your home carrier does not charge you. The full setting guide is in the help centre.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, a full refund if the eSIM is not delivered, or if it cannot be made to work and cannot be fixed. A working eSIM is not refunded because your plans changed. Write to contact@baobabsim.com with your order link.

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The plan for this trip

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Questions before you fly

Which eSIM should I get for Morocco?

One that runs on a Moroccan network, if you can. The local plans on this site are lines on Orange Maroc, one of the country's three networks, so the phone connects as a Moroccan line rather than as a roaming visitor. Then pick the days of your trip and the data you expect to use.

Do I need a passport for a SIM card in Morocco?

For a SIM bought in Morocco, yes. Since 1 April 2014 a prepaid line can only be activated once the buyer's identity is registered, and visitors use their passport. An eSIM bought online before you fly is not registered at a counter.

How much is a SIM card in Morocco?

A Maroc Telecom prepaid SIM costs 20 dirhams including 20 dirhams of credit, and its data passes start at 10 dirhams for 1 GB over 3 days (Maroc Telecom catalogue, March 2026). Orange Maroc sells a SIM or eSIM for 20 dirhams including 20 dirhams of credit.

Is there 5G in Morocco?

Yes. Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc and inwi launched 5G on 7 November 2025, starting with the main cities. By the end of March 2026 the regulator counted 44% of the population covered.

Should data roaming be on?

On a local plan the phone connects as a Moroccan line, so roaming is not needed. On a regional plan, turn data roaming on for the eSIM line. On your home line, keep it off so your home carrier does not charge you.

Where can I buy a SIM card at the airport?

At Marrakech Menara, Orange, Maroc Telecom and inwi all have counters near arrivals, after customs. At Casablanca Mohammed V the airport lists shops for Maroc Telecom, inwi and Orange. Take your passport: the sale includes the identity registration. An eSIM skips the queue.

Will my phone work in the Sahara?

Often, but not everywhere. Coverage is thinner in the desert and in remote High Atlas villages, and Wi-Fi in desert camps is often patchy, so download maps before you leave the towns.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, a full refund if the eSIM is not delivered, or if it cannot be made to work and cannot be fixed. A working eSIM is not refunded because your plans changed. Write to contact@baobabsim.com with your order link.

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Still stuck?

Orders, QR codes and refunds are handled by BaobabSIM support. Write with the link to your order page and your phone model.

Email support

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