Morocco eSIM guide: mobile data in Marrakech, Agadir and beyond

Does my phone plan work in Morocco?

Morocco is not part of EU roaming. Most European and UK plans charge a daily fee or a price per MB there, and some don't include it at all. Check your provider's app before you go. A travel eSIM gives you a fixed price for a fixed amount of data, without surprises.

Coverage: cities strong, desert and mountains patchy

• Marrakech, Agadir, Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Tangier and Essaouira: fast 4G and growing 5G.
• Atlas mountains and gorges (Todra, Dades): coverage in villages, gaps on mountain roads.
• Sahara (Merzouga, Zagora): signal near the towns and many camps, often none in the dunes.
• Riad Wi-Fi is often slow behind thick walls, so many travellers rely on mobile data.

How much data do you need?

Maps through the medina, translation, taxi apps (Careem, inDrive), WhatsApp and photos add up to about 0.5 to 1 GB a day. For a week, 5 to 10 GB is comfortable; for a road trip with navigation and a hotspot, choose 20 GB or unlimited.

• Download offline maps: medina alleys confuse GPS, and the desert has no signal.
• The dirham is a closed currency: change or withdraw money on arrival, not at home.
• Plugs are type C/E (230 V), the same as most of continental Europe.

Spain or Portugal plus Morocco?

Driving through Spain and taking the ferry from Tarifa or Algeciras to Tangier? A Europe + Morocco plan works on both sides. On the ferry itself, keep data roaming off on your own SIM: ships can connect to expensive maritime networks.