Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal Falah, has announced plans to roll out the 5G network in line with the country’s hosting of the 2025 African Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. During a parliamentary session, Falah detailed the kingdom’s ambitious digital agenda, aiming to achieve 25% population coverage of 5G by 2026 and expand this to 70% by 2030, prioritizing full coverage in cities hosting World Cup matches.
These efforts are part of Morocco’s “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy, which seeks to position the country as a digital hub on both regional and global scales. As part of this strategy, the government plans to secure fiber optic internet for 6,300 public administrative sites by 2026, and provide high-speed internet access to 5.6 million homes by 2030.
Falah also highlighted the significant role of digital services in the development of Morocco’s telecommunications sector. The government has backed this growth through investment agreements, with over 8.4 billion dirhams invested in 2023 to support national digital transformation projects.
Additionally, the strategy targets creating 240,000 jobs in the digital sector by 2030, boosting digital exports from $1.5 billion in 2023 to nearly $4 billion by 2030. The government also aims to enhance internet coverage in 1,800 rural areas, striving to bridge the digital divide between urban and rural communities.
Morocco’s digital transformation plans reflect the country’s vision of becoming a regional leader in digital technology, with major sporting events serving as a catalyst for this growth.
