--- title: "The Journal" description: "The Rent A Phone journal: practical guides to travelling in Morocco and staying connected, from network coverage and eSIMs to SIM cards, budget and safety." image: "https://rentaphone.ma/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Pocket-wifi-in-Morocco.jpg" dateModified: "2026-10-13" --- Source: https://rentaphone.ma/en/the-journal/ Updated: 2026-10-13 Language: en # The Journal ### eSIM in Marrakech: staying online from the airport to the medina and on day trips - 13 October 2026 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. ### Local eSIM in Morocco: Maroc Telecom, Orange or inwi for tourists 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. ### eSIM in Casablanca: getting online on arrival, around town and on a business trip 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. ### Pocket Wi-Fi in Morocco: renting one vs buying from Maroc Telecom, inwi or Orange - 2 October 2026 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. ### Getting online the moment you land in Morocco: what actually works at the airport - 8 September 2026 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. ### Mobile network coverage in Morocco: how good are Maroc Telecom, Orange and Inwi? - 26 August 2026 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. ### Is there phone signal in the Moroccan desert? What works, and what stops working Merzouga and Zagora raise the same question before every departure: will we be reachable? Signal in the desert is decided within three hundred metres. ### Working remotely from Morocco: what to plan for your connection 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. ### Is Morocco Safe for Tourists in 2026? Complete Guide & Practical Tips - 30 April 2026 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. ### GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech: Looking Back at Africa's Tech Show of 7–9 April - 16 March 2026 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. ### Flights to Morocco 2026: Complete Guide to Royal Air Maroc - 25 February 2026 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. ### Best Countries to Visit in 2026: What the Rankings Really Say - 23 February 2026 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. ### What to Expect During Ramadan in Morocco: Complete Visitor’s Guide - 30 January 2026 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. ### 10 Unforgettable Things to Do in Morocco in 2026: The Complete Traveler's Guide - 28 January 2026 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. ### How to Dress in Morocco as a Tourist: Practical Advice - 22 January 2026 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. ### Top 5 Coworking Spaces in Marrakech: A Complete Guide for Digital Nomads and Professionals - 20 January 2026 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 Cards in Morocco: The Hidden Dangers of Anonymous Cards and the Safe Solution - 9 December 2025 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. ### What Is a Pocket WiFi? The Complete Guide to Staying Connected in Morocco - 13 November 2025 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. ### 5G in Morocco: The Complete Guide to Staying Connected During Your Trip - 7 November 2025 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. ### The Best WiFi Router in Morocco: Your Unlimited and Portable Internet Connection - 24 October 2025 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. ### How to Rent a Wi‑Fi Router in Morocco: Our Simple and Fast Process - 23 October 2025 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. ### Traveling by Camper Van in Morocco: Paperwork, Routes and Staying Connected - 3 October 2025 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. ### What Budget for 7 Days in Marrakech? - 30 September 2025 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. ### eSIM in Morocco: When Is It Less Cost-Effective Than Renting a WiFi Router? - 19 September 2025 eSIM in Morocco: capped hotspot, slowed "unlimited" data, incompatible phones, several devices. When a WiFi router costs less, and when an eSIM is enough. ### How to Avoid High Roaming Charges in Marrakech: The Complete Guide - 12 September 2025 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. ### Top 5 eSIMs in Morocco for travelers in 2026: how much do they really cost? - 5 September 2025 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. ### Pocket Wi-Fi vs eSIM in Morocco: What Each Option Really Costs - 8 August 2025 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. ### Buy a Local SIM in Morocco - 8 March 2025 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. ### The WiFi Router: Everyday User Guide - 10 March 2025 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. ### eSIM in Morocco: a practical how-to 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. ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebPage", "name": "The Journal", "url": "https://rentaphone.ma/en/the-journal/", "dateModified": "2026-10-13", "inLanguage": "en" } ```