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Information technology in Morocco

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionApr 16, 2026
Entity authorityQ6031246 ↗
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The information technology sector in Morocco has expanded significantly since the 2000s. The country has developed one of the largest telecommunications and internet markets in North Africa, supported by sustained growth in mobile broadband, fibre-optic access and digital services. By the end of 2024, Morocco had 40.22 million internet subscriptions, corresponding to a subscription penetration rate of 109.21%.

Internet use has also continued to rise. Morocco had 35.5 million internet users at the end of 2025, equivalent to an internet penetration rate of 92.2% of the total population.

The sector is shaped by a combination of public policy and private sector development. It is overseen by public institutions, notably the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, as well as the Digital Development Agency (ADD), which is responsible for implementing national digital strategies and supporting the development of the digital economy.

In September 2024, Morocco launched the national strategy Morocco Digital 2030, accompanied by a 2024–2030 programme contract for the development of the offshoring sector and a second phase of the national plan for high- and very-high-speed broadband deployment.

Morocco has also positioned itself as a regional hub for digital and offshoring services. In 2025, the United States International Trade Administration described the country’s digital economy as being driven by expanding 5G coverage and growing demand for digital infrastructure and services.

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