Strengthening Digital Education and Infrastructure
The Moroccan government is embarking on a significant initiative to enhance the country's digital transformation, as revealed by Aml Falah Sghrouchni, the Minister Delegated to the Prime Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. A crucial part of this strategy involves increasing the number of graduates in digital specialties from the current 8,000 to an impressive 22,500 annually by 2027. This ambitious plan not only aims to boost the workforce but also to ensure that Morocco keeps pace with the rapid advancements in technology.
Moreover, the national fiber optic plan is expected to connect 5.6 million households to high-speed internet by 2030, significantly improving digital accessibility across the nation. In parallel, the rollout of 5G services has already begun in over 50 Moroccan cities, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s telecommunications landscape. This information was reported in a recent article by 'Hespress' and highlighted by 'Al Arabiya Business'.
National Strategy for Digital Inclusion
In response to a written question from MP Idris Al-Santisi of the Movement Party at the House of Representatives, Sghrouchni elaborated on the Ministry's commitment to developing the national strategy, dubbed "Digital Morocco 2030". This strategy is built on a collaborative approach that prioritizes digital inclusivity for all societal segments. At its core, the strategy focuses on two main pillars: the digitization of public services and the stimulation of the digital economy.
When it comes to digitizing public services, the Ministry is adopting a novel approach to simplify and digitalize administrative procedures, centering on the concept of the "user journey" linked to various life stages of citizens and businesses. The initiative aims to streamline the most frequently requested and impactful processes by reducing the number of steps required to process requests, minimizing necessary documentation, expediting administrative decision-making timelines, and lowering associated costs.
Several priority paths have been identified in various fields, including the application process for the free baccalaureate exam, school registration for children, and obtaining licenses for operating childcare centers. Additionally, pathways related to service completion due to death or retirement, as well as obtaining state support concerning corporate taxes and income tax for companies in the outsourcing sector, have been emphasized.
The Ministry is also working on the design and implementation of shared portals, including a national reference for digital public services aimed at aggregating and classifying various online public services, thereby facilitating access to over 600 digital services in collaboration with multiple partners.
Furthermore, on February 10, 2026, the Ministry launched the "IDARATI x 2.0" project, aimed at establishing a unified and intelligent access point for digital services while respecting data privacy principles and cybersecurity requirements, which in turn fosters user trust in the digital system.
In coordination with the National Committee for the Protection of Personal Data, the Ministry is actively involving various stakeholders to determine the technical choices and functional engineering necessary for establishing a comprehensive digital system, underpinned by a secure and integrated national digital wallet linked to sovereign national identity. This initiative ensures reliable access to digital services while fully complying with data protection regulations.
As part of this comprehensive project, numerous public institutions and enterprises have already engaged, with plans for expanding this initiative to include additional stakeholders. The Ministry is also focused on developing the national platform for inter-agency data exchange and preparing to launch a digital account platform to facilitate data sharing among administrations, enabling users to access information effortlessly while simplifying processes and enhancing administrative efficiency.
Moreover, the Ministry is promoting the establishment of programming and coding schools, having opened "YouCode" schools across regions such as the East, Beni Mellal, and Fes-Meknes, with plans for wider dissemination. A national training program in digitization and artificial intelligence for youth aged 8 to 18 has also been launched, benefiting 740 children during the October 2025 session, alongside a parallel program targeting 200,000 beneficiaries associated with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
To strengthen digital sovereignty, Sghrouchni announced the launch of the national initiative "AI Made IN MOROCCO" and the establishment of "Al-Jazari" institutes as centers of excellence in artificial intelligence. Memoranda of understanding have been signed to create institutes in regions including Guelmim-Oued Noun, the East, and Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra. Additionally, the "JAZARI ROOT" center in Rabat and an agreement signed in Fes on March 10, 2026, to establish the "JAZARI Industrie 4.0" institute signify Morocco's commitment to advancing its digital landscape.
As reported by alarabiya.net.
