Atlas Cloud Services (ACS) has launched Morocco’s first sovereign cloud marketplace to assist businesses in digital transformation. Announced during the Move to Cloud event, the platform offers tailored solutions, including computing, storage, AI, and IoT, while streamlining cloud management and reducing operational costs for Moroccan enterprises.
Morocco has called for the development of an Arab strategy to integrate AI into education, aiming to improve teaching, reduce dropout rates, and enhance academic performance. The initiative is part of the country’s broader educational reforms, which include teacher training and the “Pioneer Schools” project to improve education quality.
Huawei has successfully completed the DigiSchool 2024 project in Morocco, helping to advance digital education and inclusion. The initiative trained students and teachers in ICT skills such as AI, virtual reality, and coding. It is part of Huawei’s global TECH4ALL initiative, supporting Morocco’s education digitalization goals.
Morocco plans to roll out 5G internet service ahead of the 2025 AFCON and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The government aims for 25% 5G coverage by 2026 and 70% by 2030, along with expanding fibre-optic connections to 5.6 million homes by 2030, as part of its digital infrastructure efforts.
Morocco has launched the “DigiSchool” initiative in collaboration with Huawei Maroc to enhance digital education and skills across the country. The project aims to integrate AI, virtual reality, and other technologies into classrooms, providing both teachers and students with essential tools to boost digital literacy and foster innovation.
Over 1.6 million Moroccans cannot afford basic internet access, with the country ranking 105th globally in internet affordability. The report highlights significant regional disparities in access, showing that both men and women are equally affected. Morocco’s average monthly internet cost is $4.4, far below the US benchmark.
Morocco is positioning itself as a key leader in Africa’s digital transformation. During the G20 Compact with Africa event, Morocco’s digital strategy for fostering inclusion, innovation, and economic resilience was highlighted. The country is helping shape a digitally inclusive future for Africa through strategic investments and collaboration.
Morocco is set to legalize cryptocurrencies, reversing its 2017 ban, and exploring a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the e-dirham. This move supports financial inclusion and digital transformation, with the goal of enhancing public sector efficiency. The country aligns with global trends in blockchain technology and digital assets.
Morocco is set to launch satellite internet services from Starlink and OneWeb in 2025, becoming one of the first North African countries to do so. This move aligns with Morocco’s “Digital Morocco 2030” policy, aiming to strengthen digital infrastructure, increase connectivity, and foster economic growth across Africa.
Morocco evaluated and reinforced vital platforms and issued alerts to address vulnerabilities and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
