SIM and internet

Staying connected in Tangier is straightforward: 4G coverage is generally good downtown, along the Corniche and around the airport. Three main operators offer prepaid SIMs: Maroc Telecom, Orange and Inwi. Summary: • Local prepaid SIM if you stay several days. • International eSIM for short stays or if your phone only takes eSIMs. • Wi-Fi is available in most cafés and hotels. Where to buy a SIM: • At Ibn Battouta airport on arrival. • In official operator shops in town (centre, Corniche, malls). • Bring your passport — ID is required to activate the line. Local SIM or eSIM? • Physical SIM: often cheaper for data, ideal for a week or more. • eSIM: handy for 1–3 days, can be activated before arrival, but offers and compatibility vary — check with your provider and your phone. Practical tips: • For WhatsApp, Google Maps and calling a taxi, a few GB usually suffice. • Turn on hotspot if you travel as a family on a single SIM. • Offers, prices and conditions change — confirm with the operator in store. See also: Airport, Moving around Tangier, Money & payments, Safety.