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How to call Morocco from United States

  • Exit code 011
  • Country code +212
  • Drop the leading 0

Reviewed by Sujan ThapaliyaLast updated

Calling Morocco from United States

Dial 011 (the United States exit code), then 212 (Morocco’s country code), then the local number with its leading 0 removed. So +212 522 12 34 56 is dialled as 011 212 522 12 34 56. From a mobile you can dial +212 directly instead of 011.
Dialling Morocco from United States: start with 011, the exit code for United States, then 212 for Morocco, then the local number with its leading 0 dropped. The diagram shows those three blocks and the leading-zero rule that catches most people out.
The + shortcut on a mobile replaces the exit code entirely, which is why it works on any SIM in any country.

The dialing sequence

Exit code from United States
011
Morocco country code
+212
Trunk prefix to remove
0
Domestic numbers start with 0; drop it from abroad.
Full sequence
011 + 212 + local number (drop the leading 0)
Time in Morocco
UTC+1 (shifts during Ramadan)
United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4).

Step by step

Dialing Morocco from United States

Four steps, and the third one is where almost every failed call goes wrong.

  1. 1

    Dial 011: the exit code for United States

    011 tells the United States network that the call is leaving the country. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to type a + instead, which works from any country and any SIM; it is the more reliable option when you travel.
  2. 2

    Dial 212: the country code for Morocco

    212 is Morocco's country calling code. It never changes and is the same no matter where you are calling from.
  3. 3

    Drop the leading 0 from the local number

    Numbers written for domestic use in Morocco begin with 0. That digit is a national trunk prefix and is not part of the number. Remove it: +212 522 12 34 56 is dialled as 522 12 34 56 after the country code.
  4. 4

    Check the local time before you dial

    Morocco is on UTC+1 (shifts during Ramadan) and United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4). Work out the overlap before calling; the most common cause of an unanswered international business call is simply the hour.

Worked examples

What the number looks like at each stage

These are format patterns showing digit grouping, not working numbers.

Written in MoroccoDialed from United States
Landline0522 12 34 56011 212 522 12 34 56
Mobile+212 6XX XX XX XX011 212 612 34 56 78
From a mobile (+)n/a+212 612 34 56 78

One thing about Morocco

Morocco moves its clock back an hour for Ramadan each year, the only country on this list that does.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Morocco from the United States?
Dial 011, then 212, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. For example, +212 522 12 34 56 is dialled as 011 212 522 12 34 56.
What is the country code for Morocco?
+212. From United States you reach it by dialling 011 first, or by dialling + directly from a mobile.
Do I include the 0 when calling Morocco?
No. The leading 0 is only used inside Morocco. Including it from abroad is the most common reason the call fails to connect.
How do I call a Morocco mobile from United States?
Exactly the same way as a landline: 011 + 212 + the mobile number without its leading 0. A Morocco mobile in international format looks like +212 612 34 56 78.
What is the time difference between United States and Morocco?
United States is on ET (UTC−5/−4) and Morocco is on UTC+1 (shifts during Ramadan). Because several of these zones observe daylight saving on different dates, check the current offset rather than assuming a fixed gap.
Is it cheaper to call Morocco over the internet?
Usually, yes. Carrier international rates are typically far above VoIP per-minute rates, and calling from an owned local number also means the person you are calling sees a number they can ring back.

Sources

  1. ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
  2. ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.

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