Chefchaouen's blue medina has good 4G coverage, but signal drops quickly once you head into the surrounding Rif Mountains on foot or by road.
Overview
Reliable in town, patchy to non-existent on hiking trails and mountain roads just outside it.
Coverage on the ground
The blue medina
Good 4G throughout the famous blue-washed old town, though the steep, narrow alleys and thick stone walls can cause brief dips in specific corners.
Surrounding mountains
Coverage drops off noticeably on hiking routes into the Rif Mountains just outside town, including the popular walk to the Spanish Mosque viewpoint.
The road in from Tangier or Fes
Expect patchy coverage along the winding mountain roads connecting Chefchaouen to other cities — not a route to rely on for live navigation without an offline map downloaded first.
Where to buy or top up a SIM
- Small operator-branded kiosks near Plaza Uta el-Hammam
- Phone shops along the main road into the medina
For the full process — documents needed, prices and setup — see the Morocco SIM card guide or the eSIM guide if you'd rather install before you arrive.
Frequently asked questions
Coverage is inconsistent on that trail. Download the route offline beforehand using the tips in the mobile data guide.
Most riads and guesthouses offer Wi-Fi, though speeds are noticeably slower than in Marrakech or Casablanca — a local SIM is a useful backup.