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Post

Post offices are open from Mon-Fri 0830-1200 and 1430-1830; Sat 0830-1400.

Telephone

The international code for Morocco is +212. Outgoing international code is 00.
Telephone numbers have recently changed and now have 8 digits after the 212 (the first two digits being the regional code).
National phone inquiries: 160
International phone inquiries: 120
For more information on dialling codes and phone numbers go to Maroc Telecom’s Website.

Tèlèboutiques

Privately run tèlèboutiques can be found throughout the country. There is an attendant on hand to provide advice, change and phone cards.

Mobile telephones

Morocco has two GSM networks, with good coverage in most of the country. The code for mobile phones is 06.

Fax

Fax facilities are available in most major hotels and tèlèboutiques.

Media

Daily newspapers are published in French and Arabic. The main Arabic papers are Al Alam and Al Maghrib. French language papers include L’Opinion, Le Matin du Sahara and Al Bayane. The main English language paper is Morocco Today.

Internet

Internet cafes are starting to spring up in the major cities and Internet access is available in some hotels.
Click here for our suggested list of cybercafes in Morocco.