Area Code 5397 – Tétouan
The phone area code for Tétouan is 5397 (international format +2125397). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📍 Geographic Location of Tétouan
Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction
The prefix +212 5397 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Tétouan area within the Kingdom of Morocco. Tétouan serves as the capital of the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region and is situated in the northern part of the country, near the Mediterranean coast. This code specifically covers the urban and suburban zones of Tétouan, including its central districts, industrial areas, and adjacent municipalities. The code is administered under the national numbering plan overseen by the Agence Nationale de Réglementation des Télécommunications (ANRT), Morocco's regulatory authority.
Dialing Formats and Usage
When calling a landline in Tétouan from within Morocco, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the NDC 5397, and then the subscriber's six-digit number. For example, a local number might be dialed as 05397-XXXXXX. From abroad, callers must use the international access code (typically 00 or +), followed by Morocco's country code 212, then the NDC without the leading zero, and the six-digit subscriber number. Thus, the international format becomes +212 5397-XXXXXX. It is crucial to note that the NDC is an integral part of the national significant number, which totals nine digits after the country code.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ANRT updates, the Tétouan area does not have an overlay code; the 5397 prefix remains the sole geographic code for this region. However, due to the increasing demand for telecommunication services, the ANRT has implemented number portability, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators. This means that a number starting with 5397 might not necessarily be physically located in Tétouan if the user has ported their number to a different region, though this is rare for fixed lines. For callers, this does not affect dialing procedures.
Caller Instructions and Practical Tips
For local callers within Tétouan, it is common to omit the trunk prefix and NDC when dialing numbers within the same geographic area, using only the six-digit local number. However, for clarity and to avoid misdials, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and drop the leading zero. For example, to call a Tétouan number 123456, you would dial +212 5397 123456 from any mobile or landline abroad. This prefix is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Morocco use distinct prefixes such as 06 or 07. Always verify the number with your contact to ensure accuracy, especially when dealing with business directories.