Area Code 5399 – Al Hoceima/Larache/Tangier

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The Moroccan national destination code (NDC) 5399 is a geographic allocation within the +212 country calling code, serving the northernmost territories of the Kingdom of Morocco. Specifically, this prefix is assigned to the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima administrative region, encompassing the urban centers of Tangier (Tanger), Larache, and Al Hoceima. The code covers both the Mediterranean coastal strip and the inland areas of the Rif Mountains, providing PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) services to residential, commercial, and government subscribers within these municipalities.

Dialing Formats and Caller Instructions

For international callers, the complete E.164 number comprises the country code +212, the NDC 5399, and the subscriber's 6-digit line number, resulting in a 12-digit total (e.g., +212 5399 123456). When dialing from abroad, the leading '0' used domestically is omitted. Domestic callers within Morocco must dial the full national significant number: 05399 followed by the 6-digit subscriber number (e.g., 05399 123456). This includes the trunk prefix '0' and the NDC '5399'. Local calls within the same exchange area may require only the 6-digit subscriber number, depending on the operator's dialing plan, but for clarity and consistency, the full national format is recommended.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T national numbering plan updates, Morocco has not implemented overlay codes for the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. The 5399 prefix remains the sole geographic code for the area, though adjacent codes such as 539 (Tetouan) and 5398 (Chefchaouen) exist for neighboring zones. Subscribers in this region may have ported their numbers to alternative operators, but the geographic significance of the prefix is retained for routing and identification purposes.

Practical Usage and Routing

This code is used for fixed-line services, including traditional copper-line PSTN, as well as VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services that are assigned geographic numbers. When calling from a mobile phone within Morocco, the same national format (05399...) applies. For international callers, using the +212 country code ensures proper routing through international gateways. It is important to note that while mobile numbers in Morocco begin with 06 or 07, the 5399 prefix is exclusively geographic, and callers should not confuse it with mobile prefixes.