Morocco Calling Code: +212
Complete guide to calling Morocco — international dialing code, step-by-step instructions, and FAQ.
How to Call Morocco from Abroad
📞 Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
- Dial your country's exit code (e.g. 011 from US, 00 from most countries, + from mobile)
- Dial +212 — the country calling code for Morocco
- Dial the local phone number (area code + subscriber number)
About Morocco Calling Code
Every country has a unique international dialing prefix; for Morocco it is +212. The ITU assigns these codes under recommendation E.164. Dial +212 after your country's exit code, then the local subscriber number. Morocco is in Africa.
Morocco is known locally as المغرب — Rabat is the capital. When saving an international contact, write the number in full international format with +212 so it works from any country.
Every national network is identified by an E.164 country code. For Morocco that code is +212, allocated by the ITU and recognised by carriers worldwide — which is why a number saved as +212 plus the local digits stays dialable no matter which country you call from.
Where the +212 Calling Code Is Used
The country code +212 is assigned to Morocco, located in Northern Africa, with the capital Rabat. This code is part of the international telephony numbering plan and is used for all calls made to Morocco from outside the country.
A number displayed as +212 … is in international format: +212 replaces the domestic trunk prefix. From abroad, always drop any leading 0 of the area code and dial +212 + area code + subscriber number.
Calling codes starting with 2 are part of the ITU's regional numbering plan for the area around Morocco, in Northern Africa. When saving Morocco numbers internationally, write +212 followed by the area code without its leading 0 — this format works from every country.
Morocco Phone Number Formats
Numbers in Morocco use the standard E.164 pattern — +212, then the area code, then the subscriber number. The same layout applies to landlines and mobile phones:
📱 Number Structure
- International format: +212 [area code] [subscriber number]
- From abroad: exit code + +212 + local number (drop the trunk prefix 0)
- Within Morocco: dial the local number directly
The digits you see on a Morocco business card are in national format and may begin with a trunk 0. That zero is a domestic signal only. Dial +212 first instead, then the rest of the number exactly as printed after the zero.
Time Zone in Morocco
Morocco runs on Africa/Casablanca, which is UTC+01:00 UTC. Schedule international calls accordingly — a convenient time for you may be very early or very late there.
Use the UTC offset (UTC+01:00) to plan calls to Morocco. For most international callers, the practical rule is: schedule business-hour calls to Rabat during the overlap between your working day and theirs.
Daylight saving time can shift Morocco's clock by one hour in summer. For time-critical calls, confirm the current UTC offset rather than relying on the standard value.
Best Time to Call Morocco
Business hours in Morocco run roughly 09:00–18:00 local time. Because Morocco sits at UTC+01:00, the window in which it is polite to call lands at a different hour for every caller. The table below converts Morocco's working day into your own clock — and shows the hours to avoid so you do not wake anyone up.
| If you are in | Call Morocco between | Avoid calling between |
|---|---|---|
| London | 08:00–17:00 | 22:00–06:00 |
| New York | 03:00–12:00 | 17:00–01:00 |
| Los Angeles | 00:00–09:00 | 14:00–22:00 |
| Sao Paulo | 05:00–14:00 | 19:00–03:00 |
| Dubai | 12:00–21:00 | 02:00–10:00 |
| Mumbai | 13:30–22:30 | 03:30–11:30 |
| Singapore | 16:00–01:00 | 06:00–14:00 |
| Sydney | 18:00–03:00 | 08:00–16:00 |
Times shown are standard time and ignore daylight saving, which shifts the clock by one hour in countries that observe it — around the clock change, add or subtract an hour from every figure above.
Emergency Numbers in Morocco
If you need urgent help while in Morocco, dial the local emergency numbers below. Note that these numbers are only for use inside Morocco.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 19 |
| Fire | 15 |
| Ambulance | 15 |
Example: Calling Morocco Numbers in Practice
Here is how a typical call to Morocco works, depending on where you are calling from:
🌍 From the United States or Canada
- Dial the US/Canada exit code 011
- Dial the Morocco country code +212
- Dial the local number (area code + subscriber number, without the trunk prefix 0)
Example: 011 +212 [area code] [number]
🌍 From the United Kingdom or Europe
- Dial the international access code 00 (or use the + symbol on mobile)
- Dial the Morocco country code +212
- Dial the local number
Example: 00 +212 [area code] [number], or +212 [area code] [number] from any mobile phone
Leading zeros in domestic area codes are not dialed internationally. Write the number as +212 + area code (no leading 0) + subscriber number.
Calling Morocco from Major Countries
International exit codes differ by country. These are the ones most often used to reach Morocco (+212):
| Calling From | Exit Code | Full International Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 00 | 00 212 [local number] |
| France | 00 | 00 212 [local number] |
| United States | 011 | 011 212 [local number] |
| South Africa | 00 | 00 212 [local number] |
| United Arab Emirates | 00 | 00 212 [local number] |
| Nigeria | 009 | 009 212 [local number] |
| Kenya | 000 | 000 212 [local number] |
| India | 00 | 00 212 [local number] |
On mobile phones, the + symbol replaces the exit code entirely — just dial +212 followed by the local number.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the calling code for Morocco?
The international calling code for Morocco is +212.
How do I call Morocco from the United States?
Dial 011 (US exit code), then +212, then the local phone number.
How do I call Morocco from the United Kingdom?
Dial 00 (UK exit code), then +212, then the local phone number.
Can I use the + symbol instead of the exit code?
Yes! On mobile phones you can dial +212 directly followed by the local number. The + symbol automatically replaces your country's exit code.
How do I call within Morocco?
If you're already in Morocco, simply dial the local number directly. You do not need to use the country code +212 for domestic calls.
What is the capital of Morocco?
The capital of Morocco is Rabat. When calling the capital from abroad, dial +212 followed by the local area code (without the leading 0) and the number.
What are the emergency numbers in Morocco?
Police: 19, Fire: 15, Ambulance: 15. These numbers are only valid inside Morocco.
Is Morocco a country?
Yes — Morocco is a sovereign state, whose capital is Rabat, and +212 is its international calling code.
Morocco Mobile Phone Prefixes & Domestic Dialing
Mobile phone numbers in Morocco typically use the following prefixes:
- 6 / 7 - mobile numbers start with 06 or 07
Trunk prefix: 0. This prefix is used for domestic long-distance calls inside Morocco and is dropped when you dial from abroad.
Morocco City / Area Codes
Major cities in Morocco and their local area codes (dial these after the country code +212 when calling from abroad):
| City | Area Code(s) |
|---|---|
| Casablanca | 522 |
| Rabat | 537 |
| Marrakech | 524 |
| Fes | 535 |
| Tangier | 539 |
Note: Drop any leading "0" when dialing from abroad. Example: Casablanca 522 becomes +212 522 + local number.
From the United States, a call to Casablanca is dialed as 011 +212 522 [local number].
Other Countries in Africa
Nearby countries and their calling codes:
Calling Morocco from Egypt or South Africa works the same way: dial your local exit code first, then +212, then the local number. Within Africa, many callers simply use the + symbol on mobile to avoid exit-code differences.