Morocco Sets November 2025 Launch for 5G Network Rollout

This November 2025 deadline, reported by L’Économiste citing the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT), precedes the Africa Cup of Nations. Operators therefore have less than six months to finalize technical preparations: equipment testing, network adjustments, frequency allocation, and specification development.

The deployment will follow a multi-phase approach: first in major cities, then in less dense areas. Priority coverage is planned for strategic sites (industrial parks, universities, research centers, offshoring, automotive, aeronautics). According to the Digital Morocco 2030 plan, the goal is 25% population coverage by the end of 2025, then 70% by 2030, with national coverage targeted for the 2030 World Cup.

The introduction of 5G is expected to transform several sectors. Intelligent transportation could see improved traffic management. Development is also expected in home automation and productivity of Industry 4.0 factories. Positive effects are anticipated for agriculture, public services, and administrative digitalization. 5G will also facilitate access to very high-speed internet, streaming, and enhance overall connectivity.

A central element is the agreement signed in late March between Maroc Telecom (IAM) and Wana Corporate (Inwi). It aims to accelerate the national deployment of fiber and 5G through the pooling of passive telecom infrastructure.

This agreement is based on two joint ventures. Tower Co will deploy and renovate towers for 5G, with a goal of 2,000 new towers in three years and 6,000 by 2033. FiberCo will accelerate the installation of fiber to the home (FTTH) for individuals and businesses. This pooling aims to optimize the construction of the national digital network.