Calling Morocco from South Africa: 00 212 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Morocco from South Africa, dial 00, then 212, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 212 650 123456.
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Dialing format
00 212 650 123456
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Morocco correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Morocco - whether you’re calling Rabat or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Morocco from South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +212 for Morocco.
Dial the local phone number in Morocco (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 212 [local number] - For example: 00 212 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+212
Capital of Morocco
Rabat
Region
Africa (Northern Africa)
Currency of Morocco
Moroccan dirham (د.م.)
Morocco Time Zones
UTC
Current time
Your time
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Morocco
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Morocco is --
Morocco, located in Northern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Rabat, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 37M.
The official currency is the Moroccan dirham (د.م.). When calling Morocco, the country code is +212. The country observes the UTC time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic, Berber.
Population
37M
Population Rank
#38 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic, Berber
Time Zone Footprint
UTC
City/Area Code Coverage
10 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Shared with 1 country
Morocco currently has a 9-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +212.
This code is shared with: Western Sahara.
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 212 650 123456
Capital Time Difference
N/A
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
N/A
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Moroccan dirham (د.م.)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Morocco (Arabic, Berber).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Morocco (UTC).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Morocco, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Morocco
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +212 before the local Morocco number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Morocco's is UTC. A practical origin-time calling window is Use destination business hours.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
Morocco is represented here by MA/MAR, Rabat, Northern Africa, about 37M people, Moroccan dirham (د.م.), and primary language context of Arabic, Berber.
Destination calling code: +212. Destination time zones: UTC. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Morocco's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is n/a, and the recommended origin-time window is Use destination business hours.
Dialing sequence: 00 212 local number. Business-hour window: Use destination business hours. Time relationship: N/A.
Destination market: Morocco is in Northern Africa, with Rabat as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 37M. Primary language context: Arabic, Berber. Local billing and everyday prices use Moroccan dirham (د.م.).
Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Morocco is listed in Northern Africa with about 37M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Morocco (Arabic, Berber). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Moroccan dirham (د.م.) in Morocco.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 212-22 | +212-22 [local number] |
| Fes | 212-55 | +212-55 [local number] |
| Lâayoune | 212-48 | +212-48 [local number] |
| Marrakech | 212-44 | +212-44 [local number] |
| Méknès | 212-55 | +212-55 [local number] |
| Oujda | 212-56 | +212-56 [local number] |
| Rabat | 212-37 | +212-37 [local number] |
| Settat | 212-23 | +212-23 [local number] |
| Tanger (Tangiers) | 212-39 | +212-39 [local number] |
| Tétouan | 212-39 | +212-39 [local number] |
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