The Moroccan government has launched a comprehensive digital economy strategy, aiming to generate 240,000 jobs by 2030. Announced by the head of government, the plan includes training 100,000 young people annually for digital economy roles.
With an allocation of 11 billion dirhams ($1.1 billion) for the period from 2024 to 2026, the strategy seeks to modernize Morocco’s digital infrastructure and civil services. Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Ghita Mezzour, highlighted the plan’s importance for Morocco’s overall development and the modernization of the civil service, ensuring easier access to services for citizens.
Mezzour also expressed optimism that the digital economy’s contribution to Morocco’s GDP would rise to 100 billion dirhams ($10 billion). Additionally, the strategy aims to increase high-speed internet access to 5 million households by 2030, up from 1.5 million in 2022.
Further goals include ensuring that 70% of Moroccan households have access to 5G technology by 2030, while also enhancing telecom infrastructure and cloud services to support the growing digital economy.
