Area Code 5384 – Tangier
The phone area code for Tangier is 5384 (international format +2125384). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tangier
Overview of Morocco’s +212 5384 Geographic Code
The +212 5384 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Tangier area in northern Morocco. It is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT). This code is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services, and it routes calls to subscribers physically located within the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma administrative region. The code specifically covers the city of Tangier and its immediate suburbs, including areas such as Malabata, Boukhalef, and the Tangier Free Zone.
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a fixed line in Tangier from within Morocco, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC 5384 and the subscriber’s 6-digit number. The full national format is 0 5384 XX XX XX. For example, a local Tangier number might be 05384 12 34 56.
From abroad, callers must use Morocco’s country calling code +212, drop the leading trunk prefix 0, and then dial the NDC and subscriber number. Thus, the international format becomes +212 5384 XX XX XX. For instance, the same number would be dialed as +212 5384 12 34 56.
It is important to note that the 5384 code is geographic, meaning the tariff is typically based on the caller’s location and the destination’s fixed-line status. Calls to this code from mobile phones within Morocco are charged at standard national rates, while international calls are billed according to the caller’s international tariff.
Overlays and Numbering Considerations
Morocco has not implemented overlay codes in the Tangier region; the 5384 prefix is exclusively used for fixed lines in that area. However, due to number portability, a subscriber may retain their 5384 number even if they move to a different operator, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location. Mobile numbers in Morocco are distinct, starting with 06 or 07, and are non-geographic.
Practical Guidance for Callers
- Local callers: Dial 05384 XX XX XX from any fixed or mobile line in Morocco.
- International callers: Dial +212 5384 XX XX XX (or the appropriate international exit code, e.g., 011 from the US, 00 from Europe).
- Businesses: When listing a Tangier number on websites or international directories, always use the international format +212 5384 XX XX XX to avoid confusion.
Understanding the correct dialing format ensures seamless connectivity with Tangier’s fixed-line subscribers, whether for personal or commercial purposes.