eSIM for Marrakech

Marrakech: what to know before you go

From the airport

Menara Airport (RAK) is close to the medina. Taxis are metered in theory and negotiated in practice, so check the price before you get in.

The medina

The old city is a maze. The blue dot on a map drifts, so save your riad's address and a landmark, and ask the riad for a pickup if you arrive late.

Outside EU roaming

Morocco is not in the EU, so a European SIM can cost much more per day or megabyte. The eSIM is prepaid.

The Atlas

Day trips to Imlil, Ourika and Ouarzazate pass through areas with weaker signal. Download maps before you leave.

Riad wifi

Riad wifi can be slow, because of thick walls and shared lines. An eSIM hotspot is a backup.

How much data you need

Four days of maps, messages and photos takes about 2 to 3 GB.

Written 24 October 2026. Opening rules, fees, prices at attractions and event dates change, so check the official site before you rely on them.

Marrakech: when people go

20 to 28 November 2026: Marrakech International Film Festival

The festival is scheduled for 20 to 28 November 2026, and nine days of screenings and evening events bring extra visitors into the city. Book riads early, and keep your booking and your riad's address saved offline.

December 2026 to February 2027: snow in the High Atlas

Snow has closed the Tizi n'Tichka pass on the Marrakech to Ouarzazate road more than once in winter, and local authorities block the entrance while the road is cleared. Check road conditions on your phone before any desert trip, and download the route in case the signal drops on the way.

Around 8 February to 9 March 2027: Ramadan

Ramadan is expected to start around 8 February 2027 and Eid al-Fitr to follow around 9 or 10 March, with Morocco's religious affairs ministry confirming each date after the moon is sighted. Opening hours of shops, restaurants and sights change during the month and the evenings after the fast is broken are busy, so check hours on your phone.

July and August 2027: extreme heat

Average daytime highs reach about 36 degrees C in both months and spells go higher, so most people sightsee early and late in the day. Rain is rare, so the planning limit is the heat, and a map with opening hours helps you plan the indoor hours in the middle.

Morocco eSIM 2026: prices, network and coverage

10 plans, from $2.49 (1 GB, 7 days) to $43.99 (50 GB, 30 days). Network: Orange Morocco 5G.

Network

Orange Morocco 5G

Top-up

Yes, from the app, on the same eSIM

Validity starts

At the first connection at your destination

Install by

Shown on your order. An eSIM that is never installed expires

Your number

Stays active, plans are data only

Hotspot

Uses the same plan data, no separate charge

After the daily allowance

Day passes slow down to 500 Kbps

Updated November 12, 2026

Questions about Marrakech

Does GPS work in the medina?

It works but drifts in the narrow lanes. Use it for direction, save landmarks, and keep an offline map in case the signal drops.

How much does an eSIM for Marrakech cost?

Marrakech uses the Morocco plans, because an eSIM belongs to a country and not to a city. Plans start at $2.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. There are 10 plans, from 1 GB to 50 GB, plus unlimited day passes.

Do I need a local SIM card in Marrakech?

No. The eSIM is a SIM card in digital form: you install it from a QR code before you leave, and there is nothing to buy at the airport or swap in your phone.

How is it different from roaming in Marrakech?

With roaming, your own carrier bills the data you use abroad, usually by the day or by the megabyte, at the prices of your plan. The eSIM is prepaid: you know the cost before you leave and nothing is added later. Keep data roaming off on your usual line, so it cannot charge you.

Which networks does the Marrakech eSIM use?

Wigoo connects to Orange Morocco, with 5G where it is available. Each plan lists the operators it uses.

Can I add more data?

Yes. You top up the same eSIM from the app, without installing a new one.

Do I keep my phone number?

Yes. Plans are data only, so your usual line stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working as always.

When do the validity days start?

Not when you buy and not when you install: the days start counting when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination for the first time. A 30 day plan gives you 30 days from that first connection.

How long do I have to install the eSIM?

An eSIM that is never installed expires. The "Install by" date is shown on your order, on the site and in the app, so you can buy ahead of your trip. Install it before that date, on Wi-Fi.

Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot?

Data used through a personal hotspot comes out of the same plan, and Wigoo does not charge it separately. A laptop uses far more data than a phone, so for work a day pass or a bigger plan is safer.

What happens when the data runs out?

Plans are prepaid, so there are no extra charges: when the data is used up, the connection stops until you add more from the app. Day passes give a daily allowance at full speed, then continue at reduced speed (500 Kbps) until the next day.

When should I install the eSIM?

Before you leave, on Wi-Fi. When you land, set the Wigoo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.