Area Code 5354 – Meknès

Overview of Morocco’s +212 5354 Geographic Code

The +212 5354 numbering block is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the administrative region of Meknès, one of Morocco’s Imperial Cities. It forms part of the national numbering plan administered by the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT) under the ITU-T E.164 standard. This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, including traditional copper lines, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), and fixed wireless access (FWA).

Geographic Coverage and Dialing Format

The code serves the urban and peri-urban areas of Meknès, including districts such as Hamria, Toulal, and the new city center, as well as nearby localities within the prefecture. It does not cover other major cities like Fès or Rabat, which have their own distinct codes (e.g., +212 5355 for Fès).

When calling a fixed line in Meknès from within Morocco, subscribers dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be 05 35 4X XX XX. From abroad, callers must omit the leading 0 and use the country code: +212 5 35 4X XX XX. The full international format is +2125354XXXXX, where the last five digits represent the subscriber line.

Number Structure and Overlays

Moroccan fixed-line numbers are 9 digits long after the country code, including the NDC. The NDC for Meknès is 5354 (with the leading 5 indicating the fixed-line service). There are no overlay codes in this region; the 5354 block is unique to Meknès. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators, though the geographic significance remains tied to the original assignment.

Calling Instructions for Local and International Callers

• Local call (within Meknès): Dial the 9-digit national number: 05354XXXXX.
• National long-distance (from other Moroccan cities): Dial 0 + 5354XXXXX.
• International call (from abroad): Dial your country’s exit code (e.g., 00 or +), then 212, then 5354XXXXX (omit the leading 0).

For example, to call a Meknès landline from the United States, you would dial 011 212 5354XXXXX. From a mobile phone in Morocco, you can dial the number in national format, as mobile networks automatically interpret the 0 prefix.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The ANRT allocates geographic numbers to licensed fixed operators, including Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi. These numbers are primarily used for voice and data services, and they support both traditional circuit-switched calls and VoIP-based services. Callers should be aware that while the code is geographic, the actual physical location of the called line may vary due to network architecture, but the tariff structure remains based on the geographic zone.