Best eSIM for Morocco: compare, buy and travel connected!

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Suppose you’re planning to travel to Morocco and visit the Sahara Desert or the oldest imperial city in the world. In that case, the last thing you need on your mind is your internet connection and how expensive it is to get a cellular service abroad. That’s why, at Roaming, we want to present the eSIM, an innovative SIM card technology that, unlike others e.g. Pocket wifi, works virtually and will help you avoid paying excessive cellular costs when roaming in Morocco.

Therefore, and to help you with your plans to travel to Morocco, in this article we tell you everything you need to know about international eSIMs, how they work, which providers are on the market and also, we present a price and plan comparison of what each of these companies offers, so you can get an idea of what you need and purchase your eSIM.

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What you should know about the eSIM card Morocco 

Before we start, the first thing you need to know about this new virtual SIM format is that it is still a bit of a novelty and because of this, there are some devices that are incompatible. Therefore, here are some important requirements to keep in mind if you are planning to buy an eSIM to travel to Morocco.

  • You must have a cellphone compatible with eSIM technology: additionally, check that your cellphone is also supported by the operator or eSIM card provider you’re buying.
  • On the other hand, it is essential to have an email address to register and receive your eSIM.
  • Keep in mind that it is essential that you have an internet connection as your eSIM profile will be downloaded from the operator’s servers so that you can scan the QR code or installation code. 
  • Some providers will require you to install their App to download the eSIM.

Mobile eSIM card providers for travel to Morocco 

With the requirements out of the way, we now show you a list of some suppliers that provide and sell international eSIM cards for Morocco. 

Remember that in case your phone does not have eSIM technology, you can opt for a traditional physical data SIM card for Morocco.

Furthermore, the following companies provide and sell international eSIM cards, mostly used for tourism or business trips abroad. Depending on what you are looking for, choose your best option:

  • Holafly
  • Flexiroam
  • GigSky

Rates and data plans from eSIM providers for traveling to Morocco

To make your choice the best one and within your budget, we have listed the different plans and prices of eSIM cards available for travel to Morocco from the providers mentioned above. 

Remember that the variation in prices may be due to coverage, previous roaming agreements of each of these companies, the location, the respective plan, and the payment methods available for each of these companies.

Holafly plans and prices for Morocco

  • Unlimited data for 5 days at USD 27
  • Unlimited data for 7 days at USD 34
  • Unlimited data for 10 days at USD 37
  • Unlimited data for 15 days at USD 47
  • Unlimited data for 20 days at USD 54

Flexiroam plans and prices for Morocco

  • 1GB for 15 days at $26.18 USD
  • 5GB for 180 days at $154.73 USD
  • 3GB for 150 days at $95.22 USD

GigSky plans and pricing for Morocco

  • 1GB for 30 days at $21.41 USD
  • 600MB for 15 days at $13.08 USD
  • 250MB for 1 day at $5.94 USD

Comparison of eSIM providers for Morocco 

SupplierDataDaysPriceSupportSales channels
HolaflyUnlimited data 527 USDEnglish, Spanish, French, and GermanWeb
Holafly Unlimited data 734 USDEnglish, Spanish, French, and German Web
Holafly Unlimited data 1037 USDEnglish, Spanish, French, and German Web
Holafly Unlimited data 1547 USDEnglish, Spanish, French, and German Web
Holafly Unlimited data 2054 USDEnglish, Spanish, French, and German Web
Flexiroam1GB1526.18 USDEnglishWeb, App Store, Play Store
Flexiroam3GB180154,73 USDEnglishWeb, App Store, Play Store
Flexiroam5GB15095.22 USDEnglishWeb, App Store, Play Store
GigSky 1GB3021.41 USDEnglishWeb, App Store, Play Store
GigSky 600MB1513.08 USDEnglishWeb, App Store, Play Store
GigSky 250MB15.94 USDEnglishWeb, App Store, Play Store
Table N°1. Comparison of eSIM providers to connect to the Internet in Morocco.

What you should know about eSIM cards for travel to Morocco

To learn more about eSIMs, here are some essential features for you to keep in mind and identify the differences between these virtual SIM cards and the traditional physical ones, so you can get the most out of your eSIM on your trip to Morocco.

  • Most eSIM cards do not offer analog calls, only data. For voice communication, you can use apps such as Skype or WhatsApp.
  • Some eSIMs configure the APN automatically.
  • It will convert your iPhone to a dual SIM iPhone so that you can keep your local SIM and don’t have to change it when you travel to Morocco. Remember to set up your iPhone to avoid surprise bills.
  • eSIMs can only be installed once, so if you are experiencing problems with your virtual card, the best thing to do is to contact your eSIM provider, and we recommend that you do not remove it.
  • You can add several data plans on your iPhone. This depends on the available memory, although it is only possible to use one at a time.

eSIM coverage for travel to Morocco

Having gone over the characteristics of the eSIM, we will now show you the coverage of the national operators, since sometimes a very cheap eSIM card may not provide good coverage in the place where you want to travel to in Morocco.

Keep in mind that the best eSIMs are those that have the most roaming agreements in Morocco and therefore their prices tend to vary. In this case, the operators with the best coverage in the country are Inwi, Maroc Telecom, and Orange Morocco.

Below, we share the coverage map of each of these operators to give you an idea of the coverage of each of their servers in Morocco.

4G coverage map of Inwi operator in Morocco

Map of Inwi coverage in Morocco
Map of Inwi coverage in Morocco. Source: GSMA

4G coverage map of Maroc Telecom operator in Morocco

Maroc Telecom coverage map in Morocco
Maroc Telecom coverage map in Morocco. Source: GSMA

4G coverage map of the operator Orange Morocco in Morocco

Coverage map of Orange Morocco in Morocco
Coverage map of Orange Morocco in Morocco. Source: GSMA

Local mobile carriers offering eSIM in Morocco

In Morocco, the Inwi operators, Maroc Telecom and Orange Morocco do not yet offer support for nor sell eSIM cards. Therefore, if you are a resident and want to change your Moroccan SIM card to an eSIM, you will not be able to do so. 

Please note that the above only affects residents with a fixed contract, for travelers, tourists, etc., who want to enjoy their trip with an eSIM, there are the providers listed above that offer virtual card and internet services for Morocco.

Frequently asked questions about eSIM in Morocco

Do I need a passport to buy the eSIM Morocco card?

It is not necessary to present a passport, some suppliers do require your address.

How to activate the eSIM for Morocco?

After installing the virtual SIM profile you must choose it as the default cellular medium, turn on data and roaming and your virtual SIM should be working.

Do international prepaid eSIM cards work?

Yes, just like physical cards, virtual SIM cards also have an expiration date.

When do the days of my data plan start to count?

The days start counting from the moment you activate your eSIM by scanning the QR code on your phone.

Which cell phones are compatible with the eSIM Morocco?

Cell phones compatible with eSIM Morocco are increasing every day. Remember that if you reside in a European or Latin country and plan to travel to Morocco, it is imperative that you carry a mobile compatible with both eSIM and its bands because if you do not, you will be left without service in this country and you will be forced to rent or buy a new cell phone.

These are the cell phones on which you will be able to install and activate an eSIM Morocco. Make sure first that the eSIM provider supports it: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S20, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, Samsung Galaxy S20+ Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro, Google Pixel 3a, Google Pixel 3a XL, Google Pixel 4, Google Pixel 4a, Google Pixel 4a, Google Pixel 4a XL.

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