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Morocco: Best Tourist eSIMs Reviewed (2024)

Morocco – also known as Al Maghreb, is known for its culture, deserts & beaches.

The country is also home to ski resorts… which may not be the first thing you think of when you think about Morocco.

At least… I did not 😳.

Together with Algeria, whom Morocco has a colorful relationship with, Morocco has the largest Berber community.

But what can you do in Morocco? A lot.

You should undoubtedly visit the Jardin Majorelle-Yves Saint Laurent Mansion garden.

Do not forget about Bahia Palace.

And, of course, you can enjoy many of the Moroccan beaches, such as Plage d'Agadir.

You will certainly want to share your experiences online.

But before you share your colorful Morocco experiences online, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.

Travel eSIMs can be a much more affordable way to stay connected, even in Morocco.

How much will a travel eSIM for Morocco cost?

You can get a travel eSIM for Morocco for as little as 8USD for 1 GB data (7 days) and up to 54 USD for unlimited data, from Airalo & Holafly.

While this may sound a bit pricey but international roaming will be even more expensive.

So yeah, these travel eSIMs can be worth it.

In this guide, I will go over the travel eSIM options offered by Airalo & Holafly. Let's go.

Buying an eSIM for Morocco Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Menalink, Discover+, Choukran, Alosim & Airalo)

Original publication: 28th of September 2022. Last updated: 8th of March 2024.


Table of Contents

In a Hurry? A Quick Introduction

I will write about three eSIM options in Morocco (and explain why they are included).

But if you want to quickly check out what the best eSIMs are for Morocco without my analysis and explanations, here is an overview of the eSIMs covered in this guide:

Note: the promo codes mentioned above can also be used for regional and global eSIMs (they are not restricted to country-specific eSIMs only). In other news, the eSIM providers are in alphabetical order per grouping (Morocco-only, regional & global) – not in order of preference (you would have to read the complete guide to find out which eSIMs I love the most for Morocco 😜).

Let's truly get started, shall we?


eSIMs offered by the Moroccan Mobile Operators

Suppose you want to get the best service and reception available in Morocco.

In that case, it is better to get a SIM card or travel eSIM from the local mobile operators, which in this case would be the Moroccan ones.

Not only will you not have to deal with latency, but you also get a higher priority on the network because you are a direct customer of the mobile operator instead of a roamer.

And with most travel eSIMs, you are roaming on the network(s) of the local mobile operator(s).

But that is not always the case – the slow speeds part, that is.

Some mobile operators throttle the speeds of prepaid customers because they want more people to get a postpaid plan.

Unfortunately, travelers cannot get postpaid plans – so one way to avoid throttling is by using a travel eSIM.

Yes – travel eSIMs sometimes have faster speeds than native prepaid customers because of throttling.

You have two options for getting an eSIM for your trip to Morocco: Airalo (with Choukran) & Holafly.

One of the main advantages of getting a travel eSIM for Morocco is that you can set up the eSIM before arriving in Morocco and activate it upon landing.

I have to mention that travel eSIMs will be more expensive than local eSIMs and SIM cards, but they are more convenient.

Moreover, I have plenty of experience with the eSIMs from Airalo & Holafly, so I can vouch for them – so can many Phone Travel Wiz readers!

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So let's go over what the travel eSIMs offer for Morocco!


Airalo eSIMs for Morocco (Choukran)

Morocco Choukran eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

If you have read any of my eSIM or SIM card buying guides before, then you know I am a big fan of Airalo.

Not only does Airalo have eSIMs for most countries (around 190 countries) of any eSIM platform, but they are also often one of the cheapest while offering fantastic service in terms of speeds and reception.

That is because Airalo usually partners up with the mobile operator with the best coverage, the fastest speeds, both, or even multiple operators.

That way, you get the best bang for your buck, I have to say.

In the case of Morocco, the Choukran uses the Maroc Telecom network – the mobile operator with the best coverage and speeds.

Maroc Telecom Morocco Logo
© Maroc Telecom Morocco

So, which Morocco Choukran eSIMs are available? You have four options:

  1. Morocco/Choukran 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 8 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Morocco/Choukran 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 14.50 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Morocco/Choukran 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 20.50 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Morocco/Choukran 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 31.50 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 31st of January.

Airalo Morocco Choukran eSIM with Prices
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

Honestly, the Airalo Choukran eSIM is fantastic and loved by many Phone Travel Wiz readers, especially considering its options and prices.

Let me highlight some strengths and weaknesses of the Airalo Choukran eSIM before you make your purchase decision (but we still have plenty of Morocco travel eSIMs to cover, so do not be too quick!).

The Airalo links will automatically get you the available Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers – a code is unnecessary.


Airalo Choukran eSIM Pros

Are there any (more) reasons why you should get the Choukran eSIM? Yes, there are:

  • You can activate your Choukran eSIM as soon as you land in Morocco
  • You get full (up to 4G/LTE) access to Maroc Telecom's network – the best in Morocco
  • Choukran eSIMs are affordable (especially compared to roaming)
  • SIM card registration is not a thing you have to worry about with the Choukran eSIM, saving you time
  • Multiple top-ups can be purchased when you are out of data or when your initial plan expires easily on the Airalo site or apps

I could list many more pros, but these are the major ones.

Unfortunately, there are some cons to be aware of.

Airalo Choukran eSIM Cons

Why should you not get the Choukran eSIM?

  • The Moroccan mobile operators, including Maroc Telecom itself, have much more generous data allowances
  • While you get access to Maroc Telecom's network, your speeds may not be as fast as going with Maroc Telecom itself because you will be roaming on their networks (and not be a native customer)
  • There is no 5G NR access with the Choukran eSIM (yet)
  • You cannot call or text with the Choukran eSIM (nor can you receive them – you get no (local) phone number)

Airalo Choukran eSIM Overall Thoughts

I have been a big fan of Airalo and its eSIMs in years, as mentioned in my Airalo review, including the Choukran eSIM.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

It offers reasonable data plans for low prices, especially compared to international roaming.

You get fast (up to 4G/LTE) speeds and access in Morocco without standing in queues or dealing with SIM card registration bureaucracy.

Unfortunately, you cannot call or text with the Choukran eSIM, as it is a data-only eSIM.

But if you wish to make actual calls, not through VoIP apps like WhatsApp, consider buying a Moroccan SIM card instead (an in-depth guide).

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Holafly eSIMs for Morocco

Holafly Logo
© Holafly

My relationship with Holafly is quite funny.

I knew they existed when they offered travel SIM cards for the Spanish market only.

Then they pivoted to the global market, still offering travel SIM cards.

Eventually, they started offering travel eSIMs for the Spanish market only again before going global.

There are many travel eSIM providers nowadays – new ones pop up every week like mushrooms, so I did not bat an eye.

Until they did something revolutionary.

In 2022, Holafly started offering unlimited data plans for its eSIMs.

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And these unlimited data eSIMs can be used in various Asian countries, almost all European Union member states (except for Liechtenstein) & a few other countries, like Canada and the United States.

Fortunately, unlimited data eSIMs are available in Morocco.

And I can tell you that I get positive emails multiple times a week from Phone Travel Wiz readers that have used the unlimited data plans in East- and Southeast Asia, Europe & North America; they love these eSIMs.

Orange Logo
© Orange
Inwi Morocco Logo
© Inwi Morocco

You have the following five Holafly Morocco eSIM options:

  1. Morocco unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Morocco unlimited data eSIM for 7 days, costing 27 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Morocco unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Morocco unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 47 USD
  5. Morocco unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 54 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only).

Holafly Morocco eSIMs
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

Even better, you can get 5% off each and any Holafly purchase (so it does not have to be the Morocco eSIM) when you use code PHONETRAVELWIZ – fantastic, right?

Holafly Travel eSIM Reviews by Phone Travel Wiz

Holafly Morocco eSIM Pros

So, why should you get the Holafly Morocco eSIM? Well, because of the following:

  • Holafly Morocco eSIMs are affordable compared to roaming
  • You get full (up to 4G/LTE) access to Orange Morocco & Inwi's networks – the best in Morocco
  • Unlike going with Orange Morocco & Inwi directly, you do not have to worry about SIM card registration because it is unnecessary
  • You can activate your Holafly Morocco eSIM as soon as you land in Morocco
  • The Holafly Morocco eSIM offers the most data

Holafly Morocco eSIM Cons

Why should you not get the Holafly Morocco eSIM?

  • You cannot call or text with the Holafly Morocco eSIM (nor can you receive them – you get no (local) phone number)
  • Moroccan mobile operators, including Orange Morocco & Inwi, have much more generous data allowances
  • While you get full (4G/LTE) access to Orange Morocco & Inwi's network, your speeds may not be as fast as going with Orange Morocco & Inwi directly because you will be roaming on their networks (and not be a native customer)
  • You cannot top up your Holafly Morocco eSIM – you would have to buy another eSIM if you need more data
  • There is no 5G NR access with the Holafly Morocco eSIM (yet)

Holafly Morocco eSIM Overall Thoughts

I love that Holafly decided to innovate and offer unlimited data plans (although unlimited should be written as “unlimited” instead).

I was not a fan of Holafly when it had travel SIM cards (discontinued) because they were crazy expensive (I am talking about 20 USD for 1 GB of data in some Caribbean nation expensive).

Luckily that is not the case with its eSIMs, so I have used Holafly eSIMs in many countries and counting.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

Be sure to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase (yes, you can use it multiple times)!


Airalo Discover(+) eSIM (formerly Discover Global)

Airalo Discover eSIM
© Airalo
Airalo Discover+ eSIM
© Airalo

Airalo was probably the first eSIM provider to introduce a global eSIM – it was called Discover Global.

Discover Global eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

I have had decent to good experiences with that eSIM, but I felt it could improve.

Such as extending the validity of most plans (maximum used to be 180 days) and having 5G NR access in popular destinations (like many regional Airalo eSIMs do nowadays, even country-specific ones).

In August 2023, Airalo made a radical change to its global eSIM.

Until then, the eSIM could be used in about 85 countries – always up to 4G/LTE (with some networks on 3G only).

This eSIM was powered by FL1 Telecom Liechtenstein (network name can be Mobilkom (Liechtenstein) at times).

FL1 Liechtenstein Telecom Logo
© FL1 Liechtenstein Telecom

This mobile operator worked well in Europe and some Asian countries, but it was often one of the slowest performing (Airalo eSIMs).

Now, Airalo's global eSIM is called Discover(+).

Airalo Discover eSIM
© Airalo
Airalo Discover+ eSIM
© Airalo

It is powered by eSIM Go (which is basically Drei Austria).

eSIM Go Logo
© eSIM Go
Three (3) Logo
© Three (3)

The difference between the Airalo Discover and Airalo Discover+ eSIMs is that the latter has calling and texting functionalities (with an Austrian +43 phone number).

Because of this, Discover+ eSIMs can be up to 20 USD more expensive than regular Discover eSIMs.

For the previous Airalo Discover Global eSIMs, you paid the same prices as the Discover+ eSIMs for worse availability (85+ countries instead of 125+) and no calling or texting at all.

So… it is an upgrade 😎.

Not only that, but you (finally) get 5G NR access in quite some countries (55+)1 as well.

1 click here, press select the variant you want & click on network to see which network(s) allow for 5G NR access. You often have access to multiple local networks, but not all have 5G NR access (and some do not even give you 4G/LTE access)

Airalo Discover(+) eSIM Network Availability (3G-4G-5G)

Moreover, the most expensive option is now valid for a whole year (365 days) instead of 180 days.

The Airalo Discover(+) eSIM can be used in the following 125+ countries:

    • Åland Islands 3
    • Albania
    • Argentina
    • Armenia (new)
    • Australia 5
    • Austria 3
    • Azerbaijan
    • Bahrain (new) 3
    • Bangladesh (new)
    • Belarus 1
    • Belgium 3
    • Bolivia (new)
    • Bosnia & Herzegovina
    • Botswana (new) 2
    • Brazil 5
    • Brunei (new) 1
    • Bulgaria 5
    • Cambodia
    • Canada 5
    • Central African Republic (new) 1
    • Chad (new)
    • Chile
    • China 3
    • Colombia
    • Congo, Democratic Republic of (new)
    • Congo, Republic of (new)
    • Costa Rica (new)
    • Croatia 3
    • Cyprus 5
    • Czech Republic 3
    • Denmark 5
    • Dominican Republic 1
    • Ecuador
    • Egypt (new)
    • El Salvador (new) 1
    • Estonia 5
    • Eswatini (new) 1
    • Finland 5
    • France 3
    • French West Indies (new) 3
    • Gabon (new)
    • Georgia
    • Germany 3
    • Ghana (new)
    • Gibraltar 1
    • Greece 3
    • Greenland (new) 1
    • Guatemala (new) 1
    • Guernsey (new)
    • Guinea-Bissau (new) 1
    • Honduras (new) 1
    • Hong Kong 3
    • Hungary 5
    • Iceland 3
    • India
    • Indonesia 3
    • Ireland 3
    • Isle of Man (new)
    • Iraq 1
    • Israel 5
    • Italy 5
    • Ivory Coast
    • Japan 3
    • Jersey
    • Jordan (new)
    • Kazakhstan (new)
    • Kenya (new)
    • Kosovo
    • Kuwait 3
    • Kyrgyzstan (new)
    • Latvia 3
    • Liberia 1
    • Liechtenstein 4
    • Lithuania 5
    • Luxembourg 3
    • Macau
    • Madagascar (new)
    • Malawi (new)
    • Malaysia
    • Mali
    • Malta 3
    • Mexico 5
    • Moldova
    • Monaco (new)
    • Montenegro 5
    • Morocco (new)
    • Netherlands 5
    • New Zealand
    • Nicaragua (new)
    • Niger (new) 1
    • Nigeria (new) 2
    • North Macedonia
    • Norway 5
    • Oman (new)
    • Pakistan (new)
    • Panama
    • Paraguay 1
    • Peru
    • Philippines 3
    • Poland 3
    • Portugal 3
    • Puerto Rico
    • Qatar 5
    • Réunion (new)
    • Romania 5
    • Russia
    • Saudi Arabia 5
    • Senegal (new) 1
    • Serbia
    • Seychelles (new)
    • Singapore
    • Slovakia 3
    • Slovenia 5
    • South Africa
    • South Korea 3
    • Spain 5
    • Sri Lanka
    • Sudan
    • Sweden 5
    • Switzerland 3
    • Taiwan 3
    • Tanzania (new)
    • Tajikistan 1
    • Thailand 5
    • Tunisia (new)
    • Turkey 3
    • Uganda (new)
    • Ukraine (new)
    • United Arab Emirates (new) 3
    • United Kingdom 5
    • United States 5
    • Uruguay (new)
    • Uzbekistan (new)
    • U.S. Virgin Islands
    • Vietnam
    • Yemen (new) 1
    • Zambia (new) 1

    * “(new)” is compared to the previous Discover Global eSIM (discontinued) or recently added countries
    1 on 3G only
    2 check the networks section on the Airalo website or app because at least one of the available networks is on 3G only (while the others are up to 4G/LTE)
    3 5G NR access for all available networks
    4 even if your phone does not support 5G NR, select FL1 Telecom/Telecom Liechtenstein for 4G/LTE access because Salt Liechtenstein is restricted to 3G only
    5 check the networks section on the Airalo website or app because at least one of the available networks is up to 4G/LTE (while the others are up to 5G NR)

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (October 2023 Version)

You have these 12 Airalo Discover Global eSIMs:

  1. Discover 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 9 USD
  2. Discover+ 1 GB (with 10 minutes and 10 SMS) eSIM for 7 days, costing 15 USD
  3. Discover 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 17 USD
  4. Discover+ 2 GB (with 20 minutes and 20 SMS) eSIM for 15 days, costing 27 USD
  5. Discover 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 24 USD
  6. Discover+ 3 GB (with 30 minutes and 30 SMS) eSIM for 30 days, costing 36 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  7. Discover 5 GB eSIM for 60 days, costing 35 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  8. Discover+ 5 GB (with 50 minutes and 50 SMS) eSIM for 60 days, costing 50 USD
  9. Discover 10 GB eSIM for 180 days, costing 59 USD
  10. Discover+ 10 GB (with 100 minutes and 100 SMS) eSIM for 180 days, costing 79 USD
  11. Discover 20 GB eSIM for 365 days, costing 69 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  12. Discover+ 20 GB (with 200 minutes and 200 SMS) eSIM for 365 days, costing 89 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 31st of January.

Interested in using the Airalo Discover(+) eSIM in another country or countries? Read my Airalo Global eSIM review (tested in numerous countries and counting).

Before Airalo updated its global eSIM, I used the old version (Discover Global) in 15+ countries. From August 2023, I will only test the Discover+ eSIM. This is why some country-specific reviews (like Global in Japan) still refer to the Discover Global one and show the old eSIM image instead of Discover+.

Airalo Discover Global eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz
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Overview of the Best eSIMs for Morocco (Airalo vs. Holafly)

In this guide, I went over various eSIMs Morocco.

Below is an overview of my recommendation order:

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for Holafly eSIMs – a code is not necessary for Airalo eSIM purchases.


Buying a SIM Card in Morocco

Do these eSIMs not sound appealing to you, or does your phone not support eSIMs (but still thought this guide was insightful enough that you read it until the end)?

Consider getting a Moroccan SIM card instead – that linked guide is the most extensive SIM card buying guide for Morocco on the web, packed with insightful information and tips.

Buying a SIM Card in Morocco Guide (logos of Orange, Inwi, Maroc Telecom)