Town in Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Internet in Merzouga: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Merzouga?
Median fixed broadband in Morocco is 57 Mbps and mobile is 70 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is fine for messages; 4G from Maroc Telecom or Orange is the fallback but drops in the dunes.
Getting online in Merzouga
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Hotels and guesthouses provide wifi, but speeds are slow and unreliable; no home rentals. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel wifi is fine for messages; 4G from Maroc Telecom or Orange is the fallback but drops in the dunes. |
| Outages | Power and mobile signal can fail in storms |
| 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 Merzouga
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 Merzouga?
Median fixed broadband in Morocco is 57 Mbps and mobile is 70 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is fine for messages; 4G from Maroc Telecom or Orange is the fallback but drops in the dunes.
Which SIM card should I get in Merzouga?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.