Morocco is accelerating its digital transformation, extending efforts to Moroccans living abroad (MREs) as part of its broader national modernisation strategy. On the National Day for Moroccans Living Abroad, the government hosted a workshop under the theme “The digital transition: strengthening local services for Moroccans around the world”.
Organised by the Department for Moroccans Living Abroad with multiple partners, the initiative aims to merge citizen services with technological innovation to improve access to administrative processes and maintain strong ties between MREs and their homeland. The event, held across various regions, reviewed public service digitisation progress and gathered feedback from MREs who have used online services abroad.
Officials emphasised the role of MREs as active contributors to Morocco’s economic, cultural, and social development. Abdallah Boussouf, Secretary General of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad, stressed that discussions now view MREs as “direct players in the development process” rather than solely sources of financial transfers.
The initiative aligns with the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy, launched in 2024 to accelerate public sector digitisation. Despite 600 public services already online—over 300 for citizens, 200 for businesses, and 100 for government use—only 23% of the public sector is fully digitised, leaving significant room for progress.
Recent milestones include the February 2025 presentation of the Unified Administrative Services Portal, a May 2025 agreement to integrate e-government with the National Electronic Identity Document, and ongoing efforts to streamline bureaucracy. Progress remains uneven across sectors, but tourism, customs, and other industries are undergoing rapid digital upgrades to benefit both residents and visitors.
