Town in Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Internet in Essaouira: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Essaouira?
Median fixed broadband in Morocco is 57 Mbps and mobile is 70 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi in the medina is usually fine; strong wind can interrupt satellite and 4G on the beach.
Getting online in Essaouira
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in newer buildings, about 250–350 MAD a month; some riads have weaker lines. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi in the medina is usually fine; strong wind can interrupt satellite and 4G on the beach. |
| Tourist SIM | Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi kiosks at airport arrivals and shops everywhere; data top-ups are cheap. Passport needed to register. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, inwi |
| Monthly data plan | DH100–200 ($10–20) |
Coworking in Essaouira
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Essaouira?
Median fixed broadband in Morocco is 57 Mbps and mobile is 70 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi in the medina is usually fine; strong wind can interrupt satellite and 4G on the beach.
Which SIM card should I get in Essaouira?
Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi kiosks at airport arrivals and shops everywhere; data top-ups are cheap. Passport needed to register.
Can I use an eSIM in Morocco?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.