Area Code 5224 – Casablanca

Overview of Morocco's +212 5224 Geographic Code

The +212 5224 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Casablanca area in Morocco. It is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT). The code 5224 is specifically allocated to the Casablanca region, serving both landline and fixed wireless subscribers within the city and its immediate surroundings. Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, relies on this prefix for its public switched telephone network (PSTN) and fixed-line services, primarily operated by Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi.

Dialing Format and Usage

To call a number using the +212 5224 prefix from abroad, you must dial the international access code (e.g., 00 or +), followed by the country code 212, then the NDC 5224, and finally the subscriber's 6-digit number. For example, a Casablanca landline number might be formatted as +212 5224-XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is the local subscriber number). When dialing domestically from within Morocco, you would dial 05224-XXXXXX (including the leading '0' trunk prefix). It is important to note that the total number of digits after the country code is 9, making the full international number 12 digits long (including the +212).

Geographic Coverage and Overlay

The 5224 code is dedicated to the Casablanca area, covering the central districts and several suburbs. As of the latest ANRT guidelines, there are no overlay codes for Casablanca; the 5224 prefix remains the primary geographic code for fixed-line services in the region. However, due to number portability, some subscribers may retain their 5224 numbers even if they move to other operators, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original assignment.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Casablanca, dialing another fixed line in the same area may require only the 6-digit subscriber number, but it is safer to dial the full 05224 number to avoid confusion. For callers from other Moroccan cities, always use the trunk prefix 0 followed by 5224. International callers must replace the leading 0 with +212. Be aware that calls to 5224 numbers are charged as local or national fixed-line rates, depending on your carrier and plan. VoIP and mobile users should ensure they have international dialing enabled when calling from abroad.