I assume I would have the same facility of buying and using an international phone card in Morocco? Can someone confirm this & maybe add a word about availibility of public phones for card use? Thanks.
Marty
Posted by
Tampa, FL, USA
417 posts
Yes, you are correct, they are available from tobacco shops. In Marrakech, there are pay phones by the Djemma El Fna. They can only be used with a calling card for international calls. I did not have a card, so used the phones and bought a card from a vendor nearby. It was horribly expensive, in short, I was ripped off. I think I ended up paying $20 for a 5 minute call.
On the other hand, I don't recall seeing any other pay phones in the country, so I'm not sure what you would do.
Now, my wife has a cell phone that can be used internationally and the rates are superb. That may be a better bet for you as well.
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
76 posts
In Morocco you will find public telephones at the city Post Office. The sign will read: "Poste-Telegraph-Telephone."
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
I've seen several pay phones scattered around, but most appeared rather beat up. I've also seen what I can only describe a phone parlors -- bunches of phones in a room with tables with partitions and chairs all lined up.
A couple of years ago a buddy and I were knocking around most of the country. He had a card (source or reason unknown) which he was determined to use. Finally he gave up and just used my phone.