Area Code 5385 – Tangier
The phone area code for Tangier is 5385 (international format +2125385). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tangier
Geographic Overview
The Moroccan national destination code +212 5385 is a geographic area code assigned to the northern coastal city of Tangier (Tanger in French). Administratively, Tangier falls under the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region, and this prefix specifically serves the urban and peri-urban zones of the Tangier prefecture. The code covers the central business district, residential neighborhoods, and industrial areas, including the Tangier Free Zone. It is important to note that this is a fixed-line (PSTN) code; mobile numbers in Morocco are assigned to distinct non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 06, 07) and are not part of the 5385 range.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Tangier from within Morocco, you must include the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. The complete national format is: 0 5385 XX XX XX (10 digits total). For example, a local number might be 05 385 12 34 56.
For international callers, the format is: +212 5385 XX XX XX (drop the leading 0). For instance, to call the same number from abroad, you would dial +212 5385 12 34 56. The country code for Morocco is +212, and the national significant number (NSN) is 9 digits long, starting with the area code.
Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations
Morocco introduced an overlay plan for fixed-line services in several cities, including Tangier, to expand numbering capacity. As a result, the 5385 prefix coexists with other geographic codes within the same geographic region. This means that local calls within Tangier may require 10-digit dialing (including the area code) even for calls within the same city. Always verify the current dialing instructions with your local service provider, as the transition to mandatory 10-digit dialing may be in effect.
Caller Instructions
For local callers (within Morocco): Dial the full national number: 0 5385 XX XX XX. If you are calling from a mobile phone, you can also use the same format. For international callers: Dial your country's international access code (e.g., 011 from the US/Canada, 00 from most European countries), then 212, then 5385, followed by the subscriber number. Do not include the leading '0'.
Service and Usage
Numbers under +212 5385 are used for residential and business fixed lines, including internet (DSL/fiber) services that rely on the PSTN infrastructure. When calling these numbers, you are reaching a physical location in Tangier. VoIP services may use such numbers for virtual presence, but the geographic association remains. For emergency services or directory assistance, use the national shortcodes (e.g., 15 for SAMU, 19 for police) which are independent of the area code.