Morocco has announced its project to build a new public data center with a capacity of 500 megawatts, which will be fully powered by renewable energy. According to the Minister of Digital Transition, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, this initiative aims to strengthen the security and sovereignty of national data storage.
Morocco is implementing a response plan against cyberattacks targeting its public institutions since April 2025.
Morocco establishes itself as the leading data center hub in Africa with 23 facilities identified, according to Global Finance Magazine.
While many African countries have already adopted the Starlink satellite network of American billionaire Elon Musk, designed by SpaceX, and considered as a workaround solution to chronic shortcomings of terrestrial networks, Morocco hesitates to take the leap.
With prices defying all competition and aggressive marketing, Temu , the Chinese e-commerce platform, has managed to establish itself in the Moroccan market in one year of activity. But the quality of the products is being questioned.
Morocco wants to rely on Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite Internet service, to bridge the digital divide. A strategic choice that arouses both enthusiasm and concerns.
Despite the digitalization of residence permits in France, foreigners – applicants for residence permits – continue to encounter enormous difficulties, particularly computer bugs on the digital platform for applications under the digital administration for foreigners in France (Anef). Ten associations helping foreigners living and working in France denounce "Kafkaesque malfunctions of the platform".
According to a recent report by Ookla, a company specializing in connectivity data analysis, the number of fixed Internet and Wi-Fi subscriptions in major hotels in Morocco has increased considerably due to the upcoming summer season and the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) that the kingdom will host from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.
Orange Morocco subscribers experienced an internet connection disruption on Monday, due to a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal, according to the operator.
Morocco is preparing for the commercial launch of 5G in November 2025. This gradual deployment, aiming for national coverage by 2030, is expected to impact several economic sectors and services in the country.
Maroc Telecom is preparing to significantly modify its range of fiber optic offerings. Starting May 1st, a new pricing structure will come into effect, applicable to both existing customers and new subscriptions. This revision mainly results in a significant increase in the speeds offered at several tiers.
Morocco is preparing to deploy 5G, in anticipation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. The goal is to reach a coverage of 25% of the population by 2026 and 70% by 2030.