Morocco's Ambitious Journey Towards Becoming an AI Hub
As Morocco sets its sights on becoming a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI), the country is taking significant steps to bolster its ecosystem by engaging public entities, universities, and technology firms. A recent memorandum of understanding signed with Capgemini illustrates this strategy, which focuses on talent development and innovation. The agreement was formalized on July 17 in Rabat by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, the Minister Delegate in Charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, and Karine Brunet, the Global Operations and Delivery Director of Capgemini. This initiative is part of the "Morocco Digital 2030" strategy and the "AI Made in Morocco" roadmap, both of which prioritize talent development and innovation as central components of the kingdom's digital transformation.
Addressing the Skills Gap in Morocco's Digital Strategy
Beyond technology, Rabat aims to tackle one of the primary challenges of its digital strategy: the availability of skilled professionals. Launched in September 2024, the "Morocco Digital 2030" initiative aims to create 240,000 jobs in the digital sector by 2030, expand the national ecosystem to 3,000 start-ups, and enhance the digital economy's contribution to growth. To achieve these ambitious goals, the government is focusing on training, applied research, and fostering closer collaboration between public administrations, universities, and tech companies. Artificial intelligence is a vital element of this strategy, particularly with an emphasis on developing locally designed solutions under the AI Made in Morocco initiative. Authorities estimate that AI could contribute over $10 billion to the nation's GDP.
Capgemini's involvement is a strategic move in this direction. A long-standing player in Morocco, the French group is one of the world's leading consulting, digital services, and engineering firms, employing over 423,000 people across approximately 50 countries. In Morocco, Capgemini operates several service centers catering to European and African markets, specializing in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation—all key areas that the kingdom seeks to enhance to modernize its administration and boost the competitiveness of its enterprises.
This partnership is part of a broader array of initiatives launched since the inception of "Morocco Digital 2030." In 2025, the kingdom held its first National AI Summit, resulting in the signing of nine agreements aimed at strengthening research, training, and the adoption of AI across various sectors. Additionally, the government has initiated the Jazari Institutes network, creating an ecosystem of excellence in AI.
As reported by wearetech.africa.
