# Middle East & North Africa eSIM

> A 5 GB Middle East & North Africa eSIM costs £65.99 for 30 days across 12 countries with 5G. Plans start at £16.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.

From Morocco to Turkey, one eSIM covers twelve countries across the Middle East and North Africa. It suits trips that hop between Dubai, Cairo, Istanbul and Marrakech, or a long loop through several places, so you aren't swapping SIMs at every border.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: 12 countries; speed up to 5G
- Internet traffic routes through: UK/NO
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/middle-east-and-north-africa

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £16.99 / €19.99 / $21.99 | £16.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £40.99 / €47.99 / $52.99 | £13.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £40.99 / €49.99 / $53.99 | £13.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £65.99 / €77.99 / $84.99 | £13.20 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £125.99 / €150.99 / $162.99 | £12.60 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £241.99 / €289.99 / $313.99 | £12.10 | yes |

## Networks

- UAE: Etisalat (5G)
- Bahrain: STC (5G), Zain (5G)
- Egypt: Etisalat (5G), Orange (5G)
- Israel: Hot Mobile (5G), Partner (5G), Pelephone (5G), PHI Networks (5G)
- Jordan: Umniah (4G), Zain (5G)
- Kuwait: Ooredoo (5G), Zain (5G)
- Morocco: Orange Morocco (4G)
- Oman: Omantel (5G)
- Qatar: ooredoo (5G), Vodafone (5G)
- Saudi Arabia: Mobily (5G), Zain (5G)
- Tunisia: Orange (5G)
- Turkey: Turkcell (5G)

## Which Middle East & North Africa eSIM plan fits my route?

Twelve countries, from Morocco to Turkey, share one eSIM, so your route and trip length pick the plan you need.

- **Three days, Dubai to Cairo:** a short hop on standard use, with maps, social media and some music, suits 3 GB for 15 days.
- **One week, Marrakech to Istanbul:** heavy use, with streaming and a hotspot, suits 20 GB for 30 days. Every plan can be topped up if you need more.
- **Two weeks, Cairo, Luxor and Dubai:** standard use suits 10 GB for 30 days, which fits a trip from Cairo south to Luxor and then on to Dubai.
- **Only Turkey:** a trip to Turkey alone suits the [Turkey eSIM](/esim/turkey), whether you head to Istanbul, Antalya or Cappadocia.

## Which countries and networks does the Middle East & North Africa eSIM cover?

This bundle covers 12 countries, from Turkey to Morocco, including Israel, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Eleven of them have 5G, so one eSIM covers a lot of ground.

Your phone finds a local network in each one and switches by itself when you cross a border. Among the networks you'll meet:

- **Turkey:** Turkcell
- **UAE:** Etisalat
- **Egypt:** Etisalat and Orange
- **Morocco:** Orange Morocco

Your data reaches the internet through the United Kingdom or Norway, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Read more about [what that means for you](/help/ip-address-another-country).

## Using one eSIM across the Middle East & North Africa: tips

Twelve countries, from Turkey to Morocco, on one eSIM. Here is what to know before you fly.

- **Set up at home:** Install your eSIM before you leave, then keep [data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) switched on for the eSIM line at every border.
- **Ride apps:** Uber is used in Turkey, the UAE, Egypt and Morocco. Careem covers the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain, and inDrive is a ride app in Egypt and Morocco. In Turkey, BiTaksi is another option.
- **Messages:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to know in Turkey, the UAE, Egypt, Morocco and Bahrain, and Messenger is used in Egypt too.
- **Blocked services:** In the UAE, WhatsApp and FaceTime calls are blocked, so send messages instead. In Turkey, social media can be slowed or restricted during major events.
- **Home number:** Keep your home number for calls and texts while your eSIM handles mobile data. Here is how to [keep WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Top up on the road:** Every plan can be topped up, so you can add more data mid-trip if you need it.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for the Middle East & North Africa?

Middle East & North Africa eSIMs start at £16.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £65.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which countries does the Middle East & North Africa eSIM cover?

One eSIM works in all 12 countries: UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Turkey. The full list with the network in each country is on this page.

### When does my Middle East & North Africa eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in the Middle East & North Africa, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Middle East & North Africa eSIM?

Yes. Most Middle East & North Africa plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Does the Middle East & North Africa eSIM work in Israel?

Yes, Israel is one of its 12 countries. It runs on four networks there: Hot Mobile, Partner, Pelephone and PHI Networks, so your phone connects to one of them.

### Can I use one eSIM for Turkey and Egypt?

Yes. Turkey runs on Turkcell, and Egypt on Etisalat and Orange, so one eSIM covers both. For getting around, use Uber or BiTaksi in Turkey, and Uber, Careem or inDrive in Egypt.

### Does the Middle East & North Africa eSIM work in Dubai?

Yes. The UAE is part of this eSIM and runs on Etisalat. Dubai (DXB) and Zayed International in Abu Dhabi (AUH) are two of its airports, and Uber and Careem get you around.

### Can I make WhatsApp calls in Dubai on an eSIM?

No. In the UAE, WhatsApp and FaceTime voice and video calls are blocked, along with many other internet calling apps. Plan on WhatsApp messages to keep in touch, and set that up before you fly.

### Is there 5G on the Middle East & North Africa eSIM?

Yes, 5G is on offer in 11 of the 12 countries. Check that your phone supports 5G before you travel, so you can use it where the network offers it.

### Does the Middle East & North Africa eSIM work in Marrakech?

Yes. Marrakech is in Morocco, which runs on Orange Morocco. Marrakech Menara (RAK) and Mohammed V (CMN) are both airports, and Uber and inDrive are the ride apps to download.