Area Code 5367 – Bouarfa/Oujda

Overview of Area Code 5367

Area code 5367 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) within the Moroccan numbering plan, assigned to the region encompassing Bouarfa and its surrounding areas in the Oriental administrative region. This code is part of the fixed-line PSTN network, operated primarily by the incumbent operator Maroc Telecom, with possible alternative local loop providers in certain zones. The code is used for traditional landline services, and it follows the standard Moroccan geographic numbering format.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 5367 area code serves the city of Bouarfa, the capital of the Figuig Province, which lies near the Algerian border. The coverage extends to surrounding rural communes and smaller settlements within the province. Bouarfa is an important administrative and commercial hub for the eastern high plateaus, and its telephone services are essential for local government, businesses, and residents. The Oriental region, with its main city Oujda, is the broader administrative context, but the 5367 code is specifically allocated to the Bouarfa exchange area.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For callers within Morocco, dialing a Bouarfa fixed-line number requires the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The full national format is 0 5367 X XX XX, where the total number of digits after the trunk prefix is nine. For example, a typical local number might be 05 36 7X XX XX when written in the common grouping format.

For international callers, the Moroccan country code +212 is used, and the leading 0 of the national prefix is dropped. Thus, the international dialing format becomes +212 5367 X XX XX. For instance, if the local number is 05 36 71 23 45, an international caller would dial +212 5367 12345 (note that the subscriber number is typically 6 digits, so the full number after +212 is 9 digits: 5367 + 6 digits).

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T and ANRT (Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications) updates, there is no overlay code for the Bouarfa area. The 5367 code is unique to this geographic region, and local calls within the same area code do not require the area code when dialing between subscribers in the same exchange. However, calls from other regions within Morocco must include the trunk prefix and area code.

Practical Usage for Businesses and Residents

Businesses operating in Bouarfa should ensure that their fixed-line numbers are correctly listed with the 5367 code for national and international directories. For foreign partners or clients, providing the number in international format (+212 5367...) is essential to avoid confusion. VoIP and mobile users should note that calls to 5367 numbers are charged as geographic fixed-line calls, and the quality of service is generally high due to the well-developed PSTN infrastructure in the region.