Area Code 5395 – Larache
The phone area code for Larache is 5395 (international format +2125395). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Larache
Geographic Overview
The Moroccan national numbering plan, administered by the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT), assigns geographic area codes beginning with the digit '5' to fixed-line services. The prefix +212 5395 is the National Destination Code (NDC) for the city of Larache, located in the northwestern part of the country along the Atlantic coast, within the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma administrative region. This code serves the urban center of Larache and its surrounding communes, including rural areas that are part of the province.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in Larache from within Morocco, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix '0' followed by the NDC and the subscriber's number. For example, a local number might be formatted as 05395-XXXXX. Internationally, callers should dial the country code +212, omit the leading '0', and then dial the NDC and subscriber number, resulting in +212 5395-XXXXX. Note that the total number of digits after the country code is nine, which is standard for Moroccan geographic numbers.
Jurisdictional and Administrative Notes
Larache is a provincial capital, and its telephone coverage extends to nearby towns and rural districts that rely on the same fixed-line infrastructure. The code is managed by the national incumbent operator, Maroc Telecom, though alternative fixed-line operators may also provide services in the area under the same NDC. As with all Moroccan geographic codes, the prefix is tied to a specific physical location, and number portability (introduced in Morocco) allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators, but the geographic significance remains for routing purposes.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within Morocco, simply dial the 10-digit number starting with '0' (e.g., 05395-XXXXX). For international callers, replace the leading '0' with +212 and drop the '0' when dialing from abroad. For example, to call a Larache number from Europe or North America, dial +212 5395-XXXXX. Ensure you have the correct international exit code for your country (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the United States and Canada).
It is important to note that while the code is geographic, modern VoIP and mobile services may display such numbers, but they are primarily associated with fixed-line connections. Always verify the complete number with the recipient to avoid misdialing.