The Journal

Traveller on a Marrakech rooftop at sunset, the Koutoubia in the distance

eSIM for Marrakech: unlimited 7-day plans from €24, or about €11 with a local number; medina and day-trip coverage, buying in town. Prices checked 13 Oct 2026.

Man photographing children with his phone in front of the Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat

Moroccan operators' tourist eSIMs: Orange and inwi from about €11 for 7 days unlimited, Maroc Telecom about €11 for 20 GB. Prices, passport, buying, activation.

Minaret of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca under a blue sky

Casablanca eSIM: all 3 operators have shops at the airport, 7 unlimited days from about €11 with a local number, 5G in town. Rent A Phone does not deliver there.

Phone showing a Wi-Fi signal in a souk alley at sunset

No Moroccan operator rents a pocket Wi-Fi: inwi and Orange sell one, Maroc Telecom sells SIMs. Real prices, speeds and the cost of a week compared.

Traveller checking their phone in an airport terminal

Airport Wi-Fi, local SIM, eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi: what actually works the moment you land in Morocco, with the delays, the traps and the prices.

Berber village in a valley of the Moroccan Atlas, bare mountain above

Three operators cover Morocco and all three advertise national coverage. In practice, your signal depends far less on the brand than on where you happen to be.

Camel caravan crossing the Merzouga dunes in the Moroccan desert

Merzouga and Zagora raise the same question before every departure: will we be reachable? Signal in the desert is decided within three hundred metres.

Inner courtyard of a Marrakech riad, zellige tilework, armchairs and low tables

One hour of time difference, a three-hour flight, sunshine from November to March: Morocco ticks a lot of boxes for remote work. The connection deserves real planning.

Traveller under an archway facing the Koutoubia in Marrakech

Is Morocco safe in 2026? What the UK FCDO, US State Department and Canada say now, the real everyday risks, scams to avoid and the emergency numbers to save.

Crowd at the entrance of GITEX Africa in Marrakech

GITEX Africa 2026 ran in Marrakech on 7–9 April: 55,000 visitors, 1,500 exhibitors, 412 investors. Key figures, the next edition and staying online on site.

Royal Air Maroc plane on the tarmac, suitcase and phone in the foreground

Flights to Morocco in 2026: which airport to pick, Royal Air Maroc’s new routes, budget airlines from the UK and Europe, and getting online when you land.

Collage of travel destinations around the world

Best countries to visit in 2026 according to the WEF tourism index, U.S. News Best Countries, Lonely Planet and Kayak, with dates, sources and Morocco's place.

Lanterns and the Koutoubia at sunset over a busy Marrakech square

Ramadan 2026 in Morocco ran 19 February to 19 March (29 days), Eid on 20 March. Clock change, opening hours, food, etiquette and expected 2027 dates.

Moroccan landscapes: camels in the desert, Chefchaouen, a kasbah and travellers

Marrakech and Fez medinas, the Sahara, Ait Benhaddou, Essaouira: 10 things to do in Morocco, with opening hours, prices checked in October 2026 and season tips.

Tourist couple in light, covering clothes in a souk

What to wear in Morocco by city and season: medinas, windy Essaouira, the desert, Hassan II Mosque, beaches. Advice for women and men, sourced temperatures.

People working on laptops in a garden café in Marrakech

Coworking in Marrakech: 5 spaces in Gueliz compared, day passes from €9.20 to €11 checked on their own sites, opening hours, addresses and video-call tips.

SIM card, Moroccan flag and an anonymous figure

Pre-activated SIMs, a line in a stranger's name, cut-offs with no recourse: the traps of anonymous SIM cards in Morocco, what the law says and how to stay safe.

Traveller on a Marrakech rooftop with her phone and a Wi-Fi router on the table

A pocket WiFi is a small battery-powered 4G router that shares internet with up to 10 devices. How it works, eSIM differences and use in Morocco.

Man on his phone in front of the Koutoubia, 5G logo

Does Morocco have 5G? Yes, since 7 November 2025. Where it works, real 2026 speeds, the bands your phone needs, 5G roaming, and what it means for travellers.

Traveller on a Marrakech rooftop looking at her phone

The 4G pocket router we rent in Morocco: up to 150 Mbps in theory, about 27.5 Mbps typical on Maroc Telecom, 10 devices, 8 h battery. Specs, uses and limits.

Hands holding a phone and a bank card over a laptop

Renting a WiFi router in Marrakech: 3-step online booking, payment in euros, €50 deposit held not charged, free delivery and pickup at your hotel or riad.

Camper van with a dish in the Moroccan desert at sunset

Traveling by camper van in Morocco: 6-month temporary import, Green Card, ferries, campsites, wild camping, diesel over €1.47 and 4G signal on the road.

Tourist in Jemaa el-Fna square, with the Koutoubia behind

Budget for 7 days in Marrakech: lodging, food, taxis, entry fees (Majorelle about €15.50, Bahia about €9.20) and internet, with two budgets worked out line by line.

A SIM card versus a pocket Wi-Fi router

eSIM in Morocco: capped hotspot, slowed "unlimited" data, incompatible phones, several devices. When a WiFi router costs less, and when an eSIM is enough.

Traveller on her phone in a Marrakech souk

Roaming in Morocco can cost about €9.47 a day or over €12 per MB. What UK and EU networks charge in 2026, settings to change before you fly, and cheaper options.

Traveller checking his smartphone in a street in Rabat, Morocco

Holafly, Airalo, Nomad, Jetpac and eSIM Maroc: Morocco prices checked on their own sites on 2 October 2026, what "unlimited" really means, and which suits you.

Illustration: pocket Wi-Fi router versus eSIM in a Moroccan street

Pocket Wi-Fi vs eSIM in Morocco: costs worked out for solo travellers, couples, families, groups and remote workers over 3, 7 and 14 days, using sourced prices.

Phone with its SIM tray open

Buying a SIM card in Morocco: passport required, Orange SIM at about €1.80, data top-ups from Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi, activation steps and traps to avoid.

TP-Link 4G pocket Wi-Fi router

How to use the pocket WiFi router you rent in Morocco: switch on, connect 10 devices, read the lights, make 8 h of battery last, fix common issues, return it.

Phone showing an eSIM in front of a Moroccan town

How to use an eSIM in Morocco: check your phone is compatible, buy before you fly, activate on landing, and choose between a local and an international eSIM.