Area Code 5282 – Agadir/Ait Meloul/Inezgane

Overview of Area Code 5282

Area code 5282 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Moroccan public switched telephone network (PSTN), allocated to the Souss-Massa region. Specifically, it serves the urban and peri-urban zones of Agadir, Ait Melloul, and Inezgane, which form a contiguous metropolitan area along the Atlantic coast. This code is used for fixed-line services, including traditional analog lines, ISDN, and increasingly VoIP-based fixed telephony provided by licensed operators. The code is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT), following ITU-T E.164 recommendations.

Geographic Coverage and Administration

The 5282 code covers the administrative prefectures of Agadir-Ida-Ou Tanane and Inezgane-Ait Melloul. Key localities include the city center of Agadir, the industrial and residential districts of Ait Melloul, and the densely populated commune of Inezgane. The area is a major economic hub, with significant tourism, fishing, and commercial activities. The code also serves surrounding rural areas that are within the same local calling area, though some outlying villages may fall under adjacent codes such as 5283 or 5284.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Morocco, the national format is 05282XXXXX (ten digits total, including the leading '0'). For international callers, the format is +212 5282XXXXX (the leading '0' is dropped, and the country code +212 is used). The full international number consists of 12 digits: +212 followed by the NDC (5282) and the five-digit subscriber number.

Example: A local number in Agadir might be 05282-12345. To call this from abroad, you would dial +212 5282 12345.

Caller Instructions

• Local calls (within the same area code): Dial the 10-digit national number (e.g., 05282XXXXX).
• Long-distance calls within Morocco (from other regions): Dial the full 10-digit national number (e.g., 05282XXXXX).
• International calls to Agadir: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 00 from most countries, or +), then 212, then 5282, followed by the subscriber number.
• International calls from Morocco: Dial 00, then the destination country code, area code, and local number.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

Currently, there is no overlay code for 5282; the region uses a single geographic code. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching between fixed-line operators, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location. As of 2025, the ANRT has not announced any changes to this code, but users should always verify the most current dialing procedures with their service provider.