Morocco is better connected than most visitors expect: Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Chefchaouen and the coast all have solid 4G. The places that go quiet are the ones people travel for — the Sahara camps, the high Atlas and some medina alleys. And if you arrive by ferry from Spain, your phone may cling to a Spanish network.
Short answer: a travel eSIM with 30-day validity covers most Morocco trips. Download offline maps of each medina before you go — GPS is unreliable in the narrow alleys.
What a Morocco eSIM costs
At the time of writing (October 2026), Wanderly's Morocco plans start at $2.99 for 1GB, with 5GB for 30 days around $9 and 10GB for 30 days around $14. The median across data-only Morocco plans is about $1.48 per GB, close to the $1.43 median across 187 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. Full options on the pricing page.
Morocco's plans come with 30-day validity even at larger sizes, which suits a long loop through the imperial cities and the desert.
Networks and coverage
Morocco's networks are Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi. Wanderly's Morocco plans connect to Maroc Telecom or Orange.
- Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Tangier: strong 4G.
- Medinas: signal is usually fine, but GPS position is often wrong in narrow alleys. Offline maps with saved pins help.
- Chefchaouen and Essaouira: good coverage.
- Atlas mountains (Imlil, Toubkal): coverage in villages; patchy on treks.
- Sahara (Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, Zagora): coverage in Merzouga town and sometimes at camps near the edge of the dunes; deep desert camps may have none.
- Long desert drives: gaps between towns.
Arriving by ferry from Spain
On the Tarifa–Tangier or Algeciras–Tanger Med ferries, and in the first hours near Tangier or Ceuta, phones can stay connected to Spanish networks. That is fine on an EU plan, but means a Morocco-only eSIM may not connect until you are clear of Spanish signal. Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish territory. Combining Spain and Morocco? See the best eSIM for Spain and the best eSIM for Europe.
How much data you need
| Trip | Suggested data |
|---|---|
| Marrakech long weekend | 1–3 GB |
| One week, two cities + desert | 5 GB |
| Two weeks, full loop | 10 GB |
| Remote work | 20 GB |
See how much data you need for travel.
Setting it up
- 1Confirm your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked on our compatibility checker.
- 2Install the eSIM over WiFi before you fly — iPhone or Android steps.
- 3On landing, select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for that line.
- 4Keep your home SIM for calls and texts — see the dual-SIM guide.
FAQ
Is there signal in the Sahara in Morocco? In Merzouga and at some camps near the dunes' edge, yes. Deep desert camps may have no coverage.
How much does an eSIM for Morocco cost? Wanderly Morocco plans start at $2.99 for 1GB, with 30-day plans at larger sizes and a median of about $1.48 per GB.
Which networks do Morocco eSIMs use? Wanderly's Morocco plans connect to Maroc Telecom or Orange.
Does Google Maps work in the Marrakech medina? The app works, but GPS is often inaccurate in narrow alleys. Save pins and download offline maps.
Does a Morocco eSIM work in Ceuta? No. Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish, so they need a plan that covers Spain.
Visiting Tunisia as well? See the best eSIM for Tunisia.