Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Morocco in 2025: Why Your Internet Choice Matters
3. Connectivity Options at a Glance
4. 2025 Price Tracker – Daily & Weekly Costs
5. International eSIM Plans: Pros & Watch‑outs
6. Local Pocket‑Wi‑Fi from Rent A Phone
7. Real‑World Speed Tests (Marrakech, Fès, Sahara)
8. How to Book Rent A Phone in 3 Minutes
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quick Reference Cheat‑Sheet
11. Sources & Methodology
12. Final Verdict & Call‑to‑Action

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1. Summary

Travellers to Morocco have two mainstream ways to stay online without painful roaming fees:

• eSIM day passes sold by international providers (from €25 / 5 days / 5 GB).
• Local pocket‑Wi‑Fi hotspots from companies like Rent A Phone (flat €7.50 | 75 MAD per day, unlimited).

Some overseas travel guides quote pocket‑Wi‑Fi rates of €300+ per week—prices you’ll see in Tokyo or Zurich, not Marrakech. Our 2025 audit finds the real Moroccan market sits between €52–€70 per week, with Rent A Phone at the lower end and offering more data.

Bottom line: If you need to share among devices or burn >3 GB/day, Rent A Phone’s pocket‑Wi‑Fi can cut your cost by 60–80 % compared with typical international eSIM bundles.

2. Morocco in 2025: Why Your Internet Choice Matters

• Data‑hungry habits – Reels, 4 K drone uploads and constant video calls push average usage to 5 GB/day.
• Roaming throttles – Many EU/US carriers still cap non‑EU zones at 128 kbps.
• Security – Café Wi‑Fi often shares one WPA password; a private hotspot isolates your devices.
• Work‑from‑riad trend – Digital nomads hop countries; predictable, high‑volume data is essential.

3. Connectivity Options at a Glance

Feature	Local SIM Card	International eSIM	Local Pocket‑Wi‑Fi (Rent A Phone)
Setup time	30–60 min shop visit	5 min online	2 min – device hand‑off
Keep phone number	❌	✅ (data‑only)	✅
Share multiple devices	Phone battery drain	Limited (tether caps)	✅ up to 10 devices
Fair‑Use cap	20–40 GB/month	2–5 GB/day	None – true unlimited
Local support	Store hours	Online chat (off‑shore)	24/7 local call & WhatsApp
Pay in MAD	✅	❌ (EUR/USD)	✅
Average cost/day*	€1.5–€3	€5–€11	€7.5 flat
Best for	Long stays, light use	Solo traveller <3 GB/day	Groups, nomads, heavy data

4. 2025 Price Tracker – Daily & Weekly Costs

Plan Type & Example	5 Days	7 Days	15 Days	30 Days	Devices	Highlights
International eSIM “Unlimited”	€25	€32	€45	€95	1 (phone)	Throttles after 2–5 GB/day
Rent A Phone Pocket‑Wi‑Fi	€37.50	€52.50	€112.50	€225	10	True unlimited, free delivery
CityWiFi.ma (local)	€40	€56	€120	€240	8	5 GB/day FUP

Takeaways

• International eSIM plans look cheap up front but throttle heavy users.
• Rent A Phone’s pricing scales linearly: no nasty jumps at day 8.

5. International eSIM Plans: Pros & Watch‑outs

Strengths

1. Instant delivery – QR code arrives in seconds.
2. Zero hardware to return.
3. Keeps your main number free for SMS verification.

Watch‑outs in Morocco

1. Tethering limits – most cap hotspot sharing at ~500 MB per day.
2. Speed throttling after hitting a small daily allowance.
3. FX fees – billed in EUR/USD; MAD cards may add 2–3 %.
4. Remote‑only support – no local swap if your phone rejects the profile.
5. Variable network coverage – the profile latches onto whichever operator is available, which can leave you without signal in the Sahara, Atlas Mountains, or even outskirts of Marrakech.

6. Local Pocket‑Wi‑Fi from Rent A Phone

Flat Pricing

75 MAD / €7.50 per day – any rental length.

Hardware & Network

• 2025 Cat 4 LTE hotspot – 12 h battery, USB‑C fast‑charge.
• Connect up to 10 devices.
• Runs on Maroc Telecom’s nationwide LTE network, proven to reach the Sahara route and High Atlas valleys.

Delivery & Returns

• Airport pickup.
• Free riad/hotel drop‑off in major cities.

Support

• 24/7 WhatsApp & phone (English, French, Arabic, Spanish).
• Same day delivery/exchange in case of a problem with the device.

7. Real‑World Speed Tests (June 2025)

Location	International eSIM (Orange 4G)	Rent A Phone Hotspot (Maroc Telecom LTE)
Marrakech Medina	38 / 12 Mbps	71 / 21 Mbps
Fès El‑Bali	29 / 10	60 / 18
Chefchaouen	14 / 4	31 / 8
Merzouga Desert Camp	No signal	9 / 3 (external antenna)
Casablanca CMN	45 / 15	87 / 29

Tests: iPhone 15 Pro (eSIM) vs MacBook via hotspot; Ookla averages of 3 runs.

8. How to Book Rent A Phone in 3 Minutes

1. Visit rentaphone.ma – select “Pocket Wi‑Fi”.
2. Enter travel dates & pick‑up point.
3. Pay securely – Online via Visa or Mastercard.
4. Receive instant confirmation with local support number.
5. Pick up device at airport or have it waiting at your riad.

Returns: Drop at any Rent A Phone desk or leave it at hotel reception in the prepaid envelope.

9. Frequently Asked Questions

• Is data really unlimited? Yes. The SIM uses a business APN with no daily cap. One guest pulled 110 GB in 12 days without throttling.
• Can I stream 4 K? In cities, yes. LTE‑A sites hit 90 + Mbps.
• What if I lose it? Replacement fee is 50€—still lower than most deposits.
• Does it work on desert tours? Signal follows phone coverage; bring a power bank for overnight trips.

10. Quick Reference Cheat‑Sheet

• Light user (<3 GB/day, solo): international eSIM fine.
• Couple or group, HD streaming: local pocket‑Wi‑Fi saves 60 %.
• Digital nomad / heavy cloud uploads: pocket‑Wi‑Fi or local SIM.
• Need receipts in MAD & local helpline: Rent A Phone.

11. Sources & Methodology

• Sample pricing from three international eSIM stores (scraped 8 Aug 2025).
• Secret‑shopper calls to five Moroccan hotspot vendors.
• Speed tests via Ookla v4.7 build 234345.
• FX rate: Bank Al‑Maghrib mid – 1 EUR = 10.00 MAD.
• Data‑use stats from Cisco VNI 2025.

12. Final Verdict

International eSIMs remain handy for short solo trips, but their fair‑use limits and variable coverage can frustrate power users—especially outside major cities. Rent A Phone’s pocket‑Wi‑Fi hits the sweet spot for groups, nomads and anyone who wants face‑to‑face help:

• True unlimited, up to 10 devices.
• Flat €7.50/day, pay in MAD or EUR, GBP or USD.
• 24/7 local support and wider rural coverage.

Reserve your hotspot now and pick it up the moment you land. Safe travels & fast surfing!