Internet in Morocco
Internet use in Morocco has grown very quickly over the past few years, and the Moroccan government relies heavily on the diffusion of new technologies to better connect the country to the rest of the world.
Technology companies have increased and grown recently, meaning that Morocco is very well connected and has access to new technologies. You are likely to have equally good internet access in your home in Morocco as you had in your country of origin, and will be able to purchase many of the same electronics. If you want to keep in touch with your friends and relatives or just surf the web, you can choose among the different Internet service providers operating in the country.
Getting connected in Morocco
To subscribe to an Internet connection, you can go to the office of the service provider of your choice with your identity documents and proof of address. You can opt for a wireless internet package (with or without a landline), a high-speed wireless Internet one, or fibre optic internet connection (available only in major cities, in some neighbourhoods) which are becoming more and more popular. After subscription, expect the process to be done in 3 days maximum. If you already have a landline, your service provider may offer you interesting packages at competitive rates.
Internet cafes and Wi-Fi in Morocco
You can access the Internet even if you do not have a computer or mobile phone. Internet cafes exist in almost all major cities of Morocco. You can also find them in some small towns. Connection fees vary between 3 and 6 dirhams per hour, and you will also have access to printers and copy machines. Most cafes in most cities offer free Wi-Fi, but you may run into some slow connections.
Mobile data in Morocco
Many phone plans also offer internet access as they come with a data plan. You can choose to pay for a monthly plan that includes data. You can also opt to buy a limited amount of data when you buy prepaid calling cards for your phone. Many companies also offer promotions that may give you extra data for a limited period of time. You may also opt for a monthly subscription package, but the allotted data packages may not be very interesting.
How to choose a provider in Morocco
The spectrum here is that of cost and quality. If you rely on internet speed, it's better to choose the incumbent operator (Maroc Telecom) as their network is good and can be accessed almost anywhere in most areas in the country. Inwi offers interesting packages for mobile data, and the same for Orange but some complain about their network quality. WIN offers newer low-cost solutions for monthly subscription as you get to handpick the components of your package.
Good to know:
You can buy SIM cards (10 Dh) from telecom companies' stores, grocers, you can even companies' street sellers in downtown areas.
You can pay your internet bills either at the operator's local office, online, ATM or fast payment service areas, which you can find in most neighbourhoods.
