Phone, internet & apps
SIM cards, eSIM, Wi-Fi, plugs and the most useful apps.
SIM cards & eSIM
Three operators: Maroc Telecom (IAM), Orange and inwi. Coverage in cities is very good with 4G (5G is being rolled out). SIM cards are cheap and sold at the airport (sometimes free on arrival), operator shops and kiosks. Bring your passport to register. Data packs are inexpensive. International eSIM services also work in Morocco.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is common in hotels, riads, cafés and malls, but speeds vary.
Electricity
220 V, 50 Hz. Plugs are type C and E (two round pins, as in France). Bring an adapter if needed.
Useful apps
- ONCF Voyages: train tickets and times.
- An offline map app (download Morocco before arrival): essential in medinas.
- A translation app with Arabic and French offline.
- Ride-hailing and taxi apps available in your city.
- FIFA official app for tickets and match information (when available).
All questions
Can I use Uber?
Uber stopped operating in Morocco in 2018; check whether it has returned before you travel. Apps like Careem, inDrive and Heetch work in major cities, but availability can change.
What plugs are used?
Type C and E (European two round pins), 220 V.
How do I get a SIM card?
Buy one at the airport, an operator shop (Maroc Telecom, Orange, inwi) or a kiosk with your passport. Data is cheap. eSIM also works.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes, in most hotels, riads, cafés and malls.
All guides
- World Cup 2030 basics: Who hosts, when, where, and how to get tickets safely.
- Visas & entry: Do I need a visa? Passport rules, customs, and what you cannot bring.
- Money, prices & tipping: The dirham, cards, ATMs, typical prices, bargaining and tips.
- Getting around Morocco: Trains, flights, buses, taxis, ride apps and driving between host cities.
- Where to stay: Hotels, riads, apartments: what to choose and when to book.
- Safety & emergencies: Emergency numbers, common scams and how to stay safe.
- Health & heat: Water, food, pharmacies, hospitals, insurance and summer heat.
- Culture, religion & etiquette: How to dress, greet, visit mosques and be a welcome guest.
- Food & drink: Dishes you must try, street food, vegetarian options, and drinks.
- Typical products & where to buy them: Argan oil, carpets, leather, ceramics, spices: what's authentic and where to find it.
- Weather & what to pack: What June and July feel like in each host city and what to bring.
- Travelling with kids: Morocco is very family-friendly. Practical tips and the best activities.
- Accessibility: Getting around with reduced mobility.
- Useful words in Darija: A few Moroccan Arabic and Amazigh words that make people smile.
- Match day & fan zones: Getting to the stadium, what to bring, and where to watch with other fans.
- Morocco at a glance: Quick facts: capital, population, time zone, history.