Morocco is betting on artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies to transform the country into a global digital hub as part of its ambition Digital Morocco 2030 strategy.
The initiative was announced and launched on September 25 with a budget of $1.1 billion. The aim is to integrate advanced technologies to boost public services, stimulate economic growth and create 240,000 new jobs in the digital sector by 2030.
In addition to reforming government services, the strategy aims to support the development of new AI-driven startups and blockchain-based platforms, which will play a key role in Morocco’s goal to become a major player in the global digital economy.
AI and Blockchain
The strategy places AI and distributed ledger technology (DLT) at the heart of digitalizing public services, streamlining government operations and improving transparency.
A key component, the Unified Administrative Services Portal, will use the blockchain to securely manage services such as healthcare, education and social protection, while AI systems will improve service delivery by analyzing and processing data in real time.
Digital Transition Minister Ghita Mezzour emphasized that the strategy aims to boost the digital economy while fully embracing digital technologies, including AI and DLT. The Moroccan government wants to improve its position in the United Nations Online Services Index and rise from 100th to 50th place worldwide.
The Digital Morocco 2030 strategy also aims to increase digital export revenues to 40 billion dirhams ($4.15 billion) and a total contribution of 100 billion dirhams ($10.36 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product.
In addition, the government plans to increase 5G coverage to 70% of the country’s territory and create 3,000 startups.
Attracting global technology
Morocco is seeking to attract global technology companies specializing in AI and blockchain, inviting them to set up operations and contribute to the country’s growing technology ecosystem.
The Moroccan Digital Development Agency (ADD) will support the digitalization of government services and standardize administrative procedures through a unified digital portal.
The Digital Morocco 2030 plan also focuses on promoting innovation in the country by supporting startups developing AI and blockchain-based platforms.
The government is creating a supportive legal framework to accelerate the growth of these startups and enable them to expand globally. By fostering a dynamic technology ecosystem, Morocco hopes to generate hundreds of thousands of jobs while positioning itself as a competitive force in the AI and blockchain sectors on the international stage.