Area Code 5359 – Fès

Geographic Overview

The +212 5359 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Fès region of Morocco. Fès, often referred to as the cultural and spiritual capital of the country, is one of Morocco's most historically significant cities. The prefix covers the administrative area of Fès Prefecture, including the urban centers of Fès, the nearby commune of Séfrou, and surrounding rural localities. As part of the Moroccan numbering plan, this code is used for fixed-line PSTN services within this specific geographic zone.

Dialing Formats

When calling a fixed-line number in Fès from within Morocco, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC 5359 and the subscriber's 6-digit line number. The complete national format is 0 5359 XX XX XX. For example, a local number might appear as 05 35 59 XX XX when written in the common Moroccan presentation.

For international callers, the country code +212 replaces the leading 0. Therefore, the international dialing format becomes +212 5359 XX XX XX. For instance, to call a Fès landline with the local number 12 34 56, you would dial +212 5359 12 34 56 from abroad.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Morocco): Dial 0 5359 followed by the 6-digit subscriber number. The leading 0 is required for all national calls, including those made from mobile phones.
• International callers: Dial your country's international exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 212, then 5359, and the 6-digit subscriber number. Do not include the leading 0.

Regulatory and Technical Notes

The Moroccan National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) manages the national numbering plan. The 5359 prefix is part of the 535 geographic range allocated for fixed-line services in the Fès region. As with other fixed-line codes, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same geographic area. However, the prefix remains geographically tied to the Fès region, meaning that the number does not move with the subscriber if they relocate outside the area.

It is important to note that while VoIP services may offer virtual numbers with this prefix, the geographic association remains relevant for regulatory and emergency services routing. Callers should always verify the correct dialing sequence to avoid misdialing.