Area Code 5396 – Fnideq/Martil/Mdiq

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Moroccan national destination code (NDC) 5396 is a geographic prefix assigned to the northern Mediterranean coastal region of Morocco, specifically serving the municipalities of Fnideq, Martil, and Mdiq. These towns are located in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma administrative region, near the Strait of Gibraltar. Fnideq is a border town adjacent to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, while Martil and Mdiq are popular summer resort destinations with significant seasonal population fluctuations.

Numbering Format and Dialing Procedures

Subscriber numbers under the 5396 prefix are part of the Moroccan 9-digit national significant number (NSN) format. The complete international dialing format is +212 5396 XX XX XX (or +2125396XXXXXX when dialed as a continuous string). Domestically, callers must dial 0 5396 XX XX XX from within Morocco, as the leading trunk prefix '0' is required for national calls. For callers outside Morocco, the international access code (00 or +) is followed by the country code 212, then the NDC 5396 and the six-digit subscriber number, omitting the leading '0'.

Local vs. International Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Morocco) dial: 0 5396 XX XX XX.
• International callers dial: +212 5396 XX XX XX (or 00 212 5396 XX XX XX from most countries).

When calling from a mobile phone, the same national or international format applies. It is important to note that geographic numbers are tied to a physical location, but with number portability, a subscriber may have moved to a different region while retaining the 5396 prefix.

Overlay and Numbering Plan Considerations

Morocco has not implemented overlay codes for geographic areas; instead, the country uses a closed numbering plan where each geographic region is assigned a unique NDC. The 5396 prefix is distinct from other prefixes in the Tétouan region, such as 5399 for Tétouan city proper. As of the latest ITU-T E.164 national numbering plan, no overlay is planned for the Fnideq/Martil/Mdiq area, and all numbers under this prefix are ten digits long when dialed domestically (including the trunk prefix).

PSTN and VoIP Interoperability

Numbers under 5396 are primarily allocated to fixed-line services, including traditional PSTN and fixed wireless. However, VoIP providers may also offer numbers with this prefix, enabling businesses to establish a local presence in the region. Calls to these numbers are typically charged at national fixed-line rates, regardless of the caller's location within Morocco. For international callers, rates vary by carrier but are generally lower than mobile rates.