Area Code 5376 – Rabat/Témara
The phone area code for Rabat/Témara is 5376 (international format +2125376). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Rabat/Témara
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The Moroccan national destination code (NDC) 5376 is a geographic allocation within the +212 country calling code, serving the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra administrative region, specifically the urban and suburban areas of Rabat and Témara. This prefix is assigned to fixed-line PSTN services and is managed under the regulatory oversight of the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT). The code covers the capital city's central districts, including Hassan, Agdal, and Souissi, as well as the coastal municipality of Témara, located approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Rabat's city center.
Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions
For domestic callers within Morocco, the number is dialed in its full national format: 05376-XXXXX (where X represents the subscriber's five-digit line number). The leading '0' is the national trunk prefix, and '5376' is the NDC. For international callers, the country code +212 replaces the trunk prefix, resulting in the format +212 5376-XXXXX. When dialing from abroad, the leading '0' must be omitted. For example, a Rabat landline number might be 05376-12345 domestically, but internationally it becomes +212 5376-12345.
Numbering Plan and Overlay Considerations
Morocco's fixed-line numbering plan uses a closed dialing system, meaning the full 9-digit number (including the NDC) must always be dialed, even for local calls within the same geographic area. This eliminates the need for separate local area codes and simplifies routing. As of the latest ANRT updates, no overlay codes have been introduced for the Rabat region; the 5376 prefix remains dedicated to fixed-line services, distinct from mobile prefixes (e.g., 06xx) and toll-free numbers (e.g., 0800).
Practical Usage and Routing
Numbers under 5376 are primarily used by residential subscribers, government institutions, and businesses operating in the Rabat-Témara metropolitan area. Because these are geographic numbers, they are tied to a physical location, which is important for emergency services and law enforcement. Calls to these numbers are routed over the traditional PSTN, though many operators now use VoIP backhaul; however, the end-user experience remains identical. For callers outside Morocco, it is essential to check with their service provider regarding international call rates, as charges vary. Within Morocco, calls from mobile phones to 5376 numbers are billed at standard national rates, and calls from other fixed lines may be included in bundled packages.