Morocco is gearing up for a major 5G rollout, with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) opening the tender process for 5G licenses. The commercial launch is targeted for November 2025, just in time for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). The plan aims to cover 25% of the population by late 2025 or early 2026, expanding to 70% coverage by 2030, coinciding with Morocco’s co-hosting of the FIFA World Cup.
The initial rollout will focus on major cities, economic centers, and innovation hubs that demand faster speeds and lower latency. This initiative is part of the broader Digital Morocco 2030 agenda, which also includes connecting 6,300 public offices to fiber by 2026 and expanding fiber access to 5.6 million homes by 2030 — a nationwide digital transformation.
In the region, Tunisia led North Africa by launching commercial 5G services in March 2025 via Tunisie Telecom. Algeria recently started its 5G license tendering with an expected launch in Q3 2025. Egypt also joined the 5G wave with operators like Vodafone, Orange, and Telecom Egypt launching services in June 2025.
Elsewhere in Africa, 5G deployments vary widely: Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa have earlier launches, while others remain in trials or awaiting licenses. Despite uneven coverage, the overall pace of 5G adoption across Africa is steadily increasing.
Morocco’s 5G plans demonstrate the region’s growing momentum to close the digital gap, promising a future where much of Africa benefits from high-speed, low-latency internet by 2030.
