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Local eSIM in Morocco: Maroc Telecom, Orange or inwi for tourists
All three Moroccan operators sell a visitor eSIM that comes with a real Moroccan phone number: Orange (Marhaba offer) and inwi charge about €11 for 7 days of unlimited internet, and Maroc Telecom charges about €11 for 20 GB valid 30 days. That is about half the price of a data-only eSIM with no number (€24 for 7 days unlimited with eSIM Maroc on 13 October 2026), but buying, ID checks and activation take a bit more planning.
The essentials
- Orange Marhaba: about €11 (7 days), about €20.50 (14 days), about €29.50 (30 days) of unlimited internet, can be bought online before you fly.
- inwi: about €11 (7 days) and about €20.50 (14 days) unlimited; 30 days costs about €48 with calls and texts. Mostly sold in inwi stores.
- Maroc Telecom (page seen in August 2026): about €11 for 20 GB, about €18.50 for 45 GB over 30 days, about €29.50 for 14 days unlimited; the line activates with a first call made in Morocco.
- You need an eSIM-compatible, unlocked phone and an ID; none of the three publishes the threshold behind “unlimited”.
- With several people, a laptop or a non-compatible phone, a shared Rent A Phone router, delivered in Marrakech, can work out cheaper and simpler.
Pocket WiFi in Marrakech
Maroc Telecom 4G router: €4.90 a day (2-day minimum), up to 10 devices, delivered and collected free of charge at your accommodation in Marrakech, 9 am to 6 pm.
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In this article
- What a Moroccan eSIM actually gives you
- Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi eSIM prices in October 2026
- The three offers, operator by operator
- Where to buy a Moroccan eSIM: online, at the airport or in store
- Passport and ID: what the operators ask for
- Installing and activating a Maroc Telecom, Orange or inwi eSIM
- Local eSIM or international eSIM: which one?
- Several devices? The Wi-Fi router delivered in Marrakech
- FAQ: Moroccan operators' eSIMs
What a Moroccan eSIM actually gives you
An eSIM from Maroc Telecom, Orange or inwi is a full Moroccan prepaid line: a +212 number, a small call balance and top-ups available locally. An international eSIM (eSIM Maroc, Holafly, Airalo, Nomad…) gives you data only, with no number, riding on a Moroccan operator’s network.
The local number is handy for calling a riad or a driver and for receiving SMS codes. Network-wise, there is no bad choice in town: according to Opensignal (April 2026 report, January-March data), typical download speed is 27.5 Mbps on Maroc Telecom, 23.7 on Orange and 22.8 on inwi. 5G covered 44% of the population at the end of March 2026 (ANRT figures reported by FNH); elsewhere, your phone falls back to 4G.
Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi eSIM prices in October 2026
| Unlimited internet | Orange Marhaba | inwi eSIM pack | Maroc Telecom Visitor eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | ≈ €11 | ≈ €11 + 10 min of calls | no 7-day unlimited offer |
| 14 days | ≈ €20.50 | ≈ €20.50 + 10 min, or about €29.50 with 9 h of calls and 100 texts | ≈ €29.50 + 9 h of calls and 100 texts |
| 30 days | ≈ €29.50 | ≈ €48 + unlimited calls, 2 h to France, 500 texts | no unlimited; 20 GB for about €11 or 45 GB for about €18.50 |
| Moroccan number | yes | yes | yes |
Orange and inwi: prices checked on 13 October 2026 on orange.ma and inwi.ma. Maroc Telecom: according to the operator’s page as seen in August 2026 (iam.ma blocks automated reading; archived copy of 16 August 2026). Prices converted to euros at the 13 October 2026 rate, rounded.
Maroc Telecom‘s “E-SIM Visiteurs” range has four offers: Essentiel Social Media at about €6.40 (unlimited social networks, 1 GB, 1 h of calls), Essentiel at about €11 (20 GB) and Essentiel Plus at about €18.50 (45 GB), all valid 30 days, plus Essentiel Max at about €29.50 (14 days unlimited, 9 h of calls, 100 texts). Each includes about €1.80 of credit valid 3 months. In 2025 the unlimited plan at about €29.50 was called “Essentiel Plus”, so older articles are confusing.
At inwi, every eSIM pack includes about €1.80 of credit valid 90 days. A common trap: the pack at about €29.50 gives 14 days of unlimited internet (with more calls), not 30; the full month costs about €48. At Orange, about €29.50 really does buy 30 days.
“Unlimited” has an unpublished limit: none of the three operators states the volume after which speed may drop, and Maroc Telecom’s data passes say “speed may be adjusted in case of excessive use”. For browsing and video calls this is rarely a problem; for a laptop online all day, leave some margin.
The three offers, operator by operator
Orange Maroc — Marhaba
about €11 7 days, unlimited internet
- Bought online before departure, QR code by email
- Only operator with 30 days unlimited at about €29.50
- The line goes live as soon as you get the QR code, not on arrival
- Not compatible with smartwatches
- Offer advertised as “5G compatible”
For: travellers who want everything sorted from home.
inwi — eSIM pack
about €11 7 days, unlimited internet + 10 min
- Same prices as Orange for 7 and 14 days
- about €29.50 and €48 packs include plenty of calls
- Mostly sold in stores; online purchase from abroad not confirmed
- A month of unlimited costs about €48
- Foreign passport offered in the ID check
For: travellers who visit a store on arrival and make lots of calls.
Maroc Telecom — Visitor eSIM
about €11 20 GB, 30 days
- Network with the best typical speed according to Opensignal (Q1 2026)
- Buy before departure, activate once in Morocco
- Reusable QR code
- No short unlimited plan: about €29.50 for 14 days
- Prices seen in August 2026, site unreadable in October
For: a month-long stay with moderate use.
Maroc Telecom eSIM “without a subscription”? Yes: all these offers are prepaid, with no contract and no direct debit. You pay once, the plan expires at the end of its period, and the line can be topped up with the operator’s *3 passes. The price of the eSIM itself is not shown: Maroc Telecom only says it is sold “at the same price as the physical card”.
Which network? In town the gap is small; for a road trip through the Atlas or the desert, read our coverage comparison of the three operators.
Where to buy a Moroccan eSIM: online, at the airport or in store
Online, before you fly
Orange is the easiest: in its online shop, the Marhaba offer comes as a physical SIM (delivered free within Morocco) or an eSIM, paid by bank card; the QR code arrives by email a few minutes later. Maroc Telecom also sells eSIMs in its online shop, with the QR code and PIN sent by email. At inwi, the eSIM page first points you to the nearest store and also mentions the website, but we could not confirm, up to payment, that a visitor abroad receives a QR code.
At the airport
For Casablanca Mohammed V, the official shop list of ONDA, Morocco’s airports authority (March 2025), includes Orange, IAM (Maroc Telecom) and INWI. At Marrakech-Menara, the latest ONDA list we found (2023) names no operator, even though travellers report counters in the arrivals hall. Opening hours are not published anywhere. Our page on getting online when you land covers the options.
In a store, in town
The official stores of all three operators sell prepaid lines and set up eSIMs, passport in hand: the safest route if buying online fails. Avoid SIM cards sold in the street or already “activated” in someone else’s name: our article on the hidden dangers of SIM cards in Morocco explains why. If you prefer a physical SIM, our guide to buying a local SIM covers stores and top-ups.
Passport and ID: what the operators ask for
Since 2014, a decision by Morocco’s telecom regulator (ANRT) requires every prepaid line buyer to be identified; for a foreign visitor, that means a passport. Tourist eSIMs are no exception.
- Orange asks you to “enter your identification details” online; the form offers passport, ID card or residence card, but one of its error messages accepts only “valid CIN or residence card”. So online passport acceptance is not certain: keep a store visit as your fallback.
- inwi offers “foreign passport” in its online ID check and asks for the document in store.
- Maroc Telecom says nothing on its visitor page: bring your passport.
Installing and activating a Maroc Telecom, Orange or inwi eSIM
- Check your phone iPhone XS, XR and later, Google Pixel 4 and later; on most Android phones, dialling *#06# shows an EID number if there is an eSIM chip. Most iPhones bought in mainland China have no eSIM.
- Check it is unlocked On iPhone: Settings, General, About, “Carrier Lock” should read “No SIM restrictions”. A locked phone will refuse any other operator’s eSIM.
- Buy at the right time With Orange, the line goes live when you receive the QR code: buy the day before or the day you fly so you do not lose days. With Maroc Telecom, activation only happens in Morocco.
- Scan the QR code on Wi-Fi Settings, Mobile Data (or Cellular, or Mobile network), Add eSIM.
- Pick the line for data Set the Moroccan line for mobile data and turn off data roaming on your home line to avoid roaming charges.
- Activate on arrival With Maroc Telecom, make a first call once on Moroccan soil to activate the line and the plan. Dial #99# or 555 to see your number.
With Orange, the QR code can only be reused if the profile was deleted while the phone was online; otherwise, it is back to the store. Never delete a Moroccan eSIM “just to try”. Troubleshooting: see our guide to using an eSIM in Morocco.
Local eSIM or international eSIM: which one?
| Criterion | Moroccan operator eSIM | International eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price, 7 days unlimited | about €11 (Orange, inwi) | from about €22 to €32.50 (eSIM Maroc: €24) |
| Moroccan number | yes, with a small call balance | no, data only |
| Buy from home | Orange and Maroc Telecom yes; inwi mostly in store | yes, in a few minutes |
| ID required | yes (ANRT rule) | usually not (Airalo, Yesim: no check) |
| Plan starts | on receiving the QR code (Orange) or at the first call in Morocco (Maroc Telecom) | on first connection in Morocco |
| Hotspot sharing | not stated on the offer pages | varies by provider and phone |
International eSIM prices checked on 13 October 2026 on each provider’s website; eSIM Maroc: 1 GB per day at full speed then 512 kbps, Nomad: 2 GB per day at full speed then 1 Mbps, Airalo: 3 GB per day then 1 Mbps.
The local eSIM wins on price and on the number; the international eSIM wins on simplicity: bought in two minutes, no ID, activation on landing, and with some providers a refund if your phone turns out to be incompatible (Holafly says so). To compare international providers, see our top 5 eSIMs in Morocco.
Our verdict
Several people, a laptop or a non-compatible phone, and a trip that goes through Marrakech: a Rent A Phone router connects up to 10 devices with unlimited data for €4.90 a day (€34.30 a week, less than two international eSIMs, and less than four local eSIMs at about €44), delivered free to your hotel or riad (book online). Travelling alone with a compatible, unlocked phone, and want everything sorted before you leave, with no shop visit and no QR code that starts too early: eSIM Maroc costs €24 for 7 days (1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps) and starts when you first connect in Morocco. If you need a Moroccan number, the local offers remain the cheapest: Orange Marhaba or inwi at about €11 a week, with your passport.
Several devices? The Wi-Fi router delivered in Marrakech
An eSIM connects one phone. For a couple, two 7-day Orange eSIMs cost about €22: cheaper than a router. The maths changes with a family of four (about €44), a laptop, a tablet or a phone that is not eSIM-compatible.
That is where Rent A Phone fits: we rent a 4G pocket Wi-Fi router on the Maroc Telecom network, with unlimited data, at €4.90 per day (2-day minimum), for up to 10 connected devices, with a battery lasting up to 8 hours. That is €34.30 for 7 days, however many devices you connect. The router is delivered and collected free of charge at your hotel, riad, Airbnb or wherever you’re staying, in Marrakech only; after that it works wherever Maroc Telecom’s 4G reaches. You pay online by card, in euros, with a €50 deposit held as a simple card authorisation.
The operators themselves do not rent routers: they sell them. Our comparison pocket Wi-Fi: renting vs buying from Maroc Telecom, inwi or Orange runs the numbers. To book: online booking in 3 steps.
FAQ: Moroccan operators' eSIMs
Does Maroc Telecom offer an eSIM for tourists?
Yes, called “E-SIM Visiteurs”. According to the operator’s page as seen in August 2026: about €11 for 20 GB or about €18.50 for 45 GB over 30 days, and about €29.50 for 14 days of unlimited internet. The line activates with a first call made once you are in Morocco.
How much is a Maroc Telecom eSIM, and is there an activation fee?
The Essentiel offer costs about €11 for 20 GB over 30 days, with about €1.80 of credit included. The eSIM is sold “at the same price as the physical card”, a price not shown separately. It is prepaid, with no subscription.
Can a tourist buy an inwi eSIM?
Yes: eSIM packs at about €11 (7 days unlimited), about €20.50 (14 days) and about €48 (30 days), with a foreign passport option in the ID check. Purchase happens mostly in inwi stores; buying online from abroad could not be confirmed.
What is the cheapest local eSIM in Morocco?
For 7 days unlimited, Orange (Marhaba) and inwi tie at about €11. For 30 days, Orange is the cheapest unlimited option (about €29.50), and Maroc Telecom offers 20 GB for about €11. Prices as of 13 October 2026 (Maroc Telecom: August 2026).
Do I need a passport for an eSIM in Morocco?
Yes for a Moroccan operator’s eSIM: buyer identification has been mandatory since 2014 and visitors show their passport. Online, Orange’s acceptance of passports is not certain, so a store is the fallback. International eSIMs usually require no ID.
Local or international eSIM for Morocco?
A local eSIM costs about half as much and gives you a Moroccan number, but requires ID. An international eSIM costs from about €22 to €32.50 (eSIM Maroc: €24) a week unlimited, takes two minutes to buy and starts on arrival. For several people or devices in Marrakech, a shared Rent A Phone router (€4.90 a day) can work out cheaper.
