Area Code 5234 – Settai
The phone area code for Settai is 5234 (international format +2125234). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Settai
Geographic Overview and Coverage
Area code 5234 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Settai region in Morocco. This code falls within the broader 523 numbering area, which serves the central-western part of the country, including the administrative province of Settat. The region is a key agricultural and industrial hub, with the city of Settat serving as the primary urban center. The code covers the city itself and surrounding rural and semi-urban localities, providing PSTN and fixed-line services to residential, business, and government subscribers.
Dialing Formats and Procedures
When calling a fixed-line number in the Settai region from within Morocco, subscribers must dial the full national number, which includes the NDC followed by the subscriber number. The complete national number is 10 digits long, formatted as 05234XXXXX (where X represents the subscriber digits). For example, a local number might be 05234 56789. Note that the leading '0' is used for domestic calls and is part of the trunk prefix.
For international callers, the Moroccan country code is +212. The international dialing format requires dropping the leading '0' of the NDC. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +212 5234 56789. The NDC '5234' is used after the country code, without the trunk prefix.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Morocco): Dial 05234 56789 (including the trunk prefix '0').
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 212 5234 56789.
No overlay codes are currently in effect for this area, so the 5234 code is unique to the Settai region. However, as Morocco's numbering plan evolves, it is advisable to always store numbers in international format (+2125234XXXXX) to ensure compatibility with VoIP and mobile services.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
The Moroccan National Numbering Plan is administered by the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT). Geographic codes like 5234 are allocated to fixed-line operators such as Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and inwi, which provide PSTN and VoIP services. These codes are non-portable across geographic regions, meaning that if a subscriber moves outside the Settai area, they may be assigned a different NDC. However, number portability within the same geographic area is available, allowing users to switch operators while retaining their 5234 number.