Area Code 5286 – Tiznit

Geographic Overview

The Moroccan national numbering plan, administered by the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT), allocates geographic area codes beginning with 5 followed by a two-digit regional identifier. The prefix 05286 corresponds to the city of Tiznit, located in the Souss-Massa region of southern Morocco. Tiznit is known for its historic medina, silver craftsmanship, and proximity to the Anti-Atlas mountains. This code covers the urban center of Tiznit and its surrounding rural communes, including Arbaa Ait Ahmed, Tafraout (partially), and other localities within the Tiznit Province.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Tiznit from within Morocco, subscribers must dial the full national number: 05286 followed by the subscriber's four-digit line number, resulting in a total of nine digits (e.g., 05286 12345). For international callers, the country code +212 replaces the leading 0, and the number is dialed as +212 5286 12345. It is essential to omit the trunk prefix 0 when dialing from abroad.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Tiznit): Although local calls may be dialed using only the seven-digit subscriber number in some legacy systems, the ANRT recommends always using the full national number (including the area code) to ensure proper routing, especially with the growing adoption of VoIP and mobile networks.
• National callers (outside Tiznit): Dial 05286 followed by the subscriber number.
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 212, then 5286, then the subscriber number. For example, from the US/Canada: 011 212 5286 12345; from the UK: 00 212 5286 12345.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

As of 2025, Morocco has not implemented overlay codes for geographic areas; each city retains its unique area code. The prefix 05286 is exclusively assigned to fixed-line services, including traditional PSTN and fixed wireless lines. Mobile numbers in Morocco begin with 06 or 07 and are non-geographic. When dialing a Tiznit fixed number from a mobile phone, the same national format applies. It is important to note that number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators, but the geographic prefix generally remains associated with the original location.

For businesses operating in Tiznit, having a local geographic number enhances trust and local presence. International callers should be aware that calls to Moroccan fixed lines are typically charged at higher rates than mobile calls, depending on their carrier. Always verify current dialing procedures with your telecom provider, as international dialing formats may vary.