Get a Moroccan SIM. It's cheap, it's quick, and data here costs a fraction of what roaming does. You'll want maps for the taxi, WhatsApp for your surf camp, and the forecast every morning. Here's how it works.
The three networks
Morocco has three: Maroc Telecom (also called IAM), Orange and inwi. All three work in Taghazout and Tamraght. Ask ten people which is best and you'll get three answers. Coverage changes from street to street, so ask your host which one works best in your building.
Where to buy one
- At Agadir airport: there are operator stands in arrivals. It's the easiest option, and usually a bit more expensive than in town.
- In Agadir: the operators' own shops, and plenty of phone shops.
- Top-ups: recharge cards are sold in almost every little corner shop (hanout) in the villages, so once you have a SIM you'll never be far from more data.
Bring your passport. Registration is required, and the shop will take a copy and sometimes a photo of you. The SIM itself costs very little, and it's often free when you buy a data pack with it.
What data costs
Prices change often and every operator has promotions, but in 2026 you're looking at roughly:
- Around 100 to 200 dirhams for a month with tens of gigabytes
- Small packs from 5 or 10 dirhams, for a day or a few days, if you just need a top-up
That's a few euros for more data than most people use in a week.
How to top up
Buy a recharge card (or ask the shop to top you up directly), then activate a data pack by dialling the operator's code. On Maroc Telecom, for example, you enter the recharge code followed by *3 to turn it into an internet pack. Honestly, the easiest thing is to ask the person in the shop to do it for you. They do it all day.
eSIM
Got an eSIM-compatible phone? You don't have to wait until you reach a phone shop. inwi lets you order a Moroccan eSIM online, and Orange and Maroc Telecom offer online eSIM options too. They give you a QR code to add the line to your phone. Keep Wi-Fi available while you scan the QR code and finish setting it up. Check that your phone supports eSIM and compare the actual plans before you buy; a travel eSIM is convenient, but a local one may suit you just as well.
A few tips
- Keep your home SIM in a drawer, or turn off roaming, so you don't come home to a nasty bill.
- Your phone needs to be unlocked to take a foreign SIM.
- If you're working remotely, a Moroccan SIM makes a good backup when the wifi drops. See working remotely in Taghazout.