Moroccan ICT market expected to surpass $10 billion by 2030
The Moroccan information and communications technology (ICT) market is on a strong growth trajectory, driven by the widespread rollout of 5G, rapid cloud adoption, and accelerated digitalization in the public sector. Industry reports project that the market will reach $10.08 billion by 2030, up from $7.40 billion in 2026, representing an average annual growth rate of 6.37%.
This growth is fueled by strategic shifts from basic infrastructure toward advanced digital services, supported by Morocco’s “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy. IT services currently dominate the market with a 34.6% share, while cybersecurity is the fastest-growing segment, projected to expand at 8.13% annually due to rising cyber incidents, including a major data breach at the CNSS in 2025 affecting two million individuals. Companies are increasingly adopting advanced detection, response, and identity management solutions.
Cloud computing, accounting for 44.1% of IT spending in 2025, continues to grow at 7.9%, boosted by the launch of Oracle’s two hyperscale cloud regions in Casablanca. The nationwide rollout of 5G by Moroccan operators in November 2025 has accelerated industrial applications, such as automated cranes at Tanger Med, reducing container handling time by 18%, and precision agriculture projects in Souss‑Massa saving 22% of water usage.
Artificial intelligence adoption in automotive, aerospace, and banking sectors further drives transformation, with technologies like digital twins and predictive maintenance at the Renault plant in Tangier, which produces 400,000 vehicles annually.
The Rabat-Casablanca corridor accounts for 68% of ICT spending, fueled by smart city initiatives, green data centers, and 54% fiber penetration. While southern regions see growing demand for satellite connectivity, rural areas remain limited by just 12% fiber coverage. However, the market faces a critical skills gap: Morocco produces 18,000 ICT graduates per year, far below the 40,000 needed to meet 2030 targets. Brain drain to Gulf countries, where salaries are 40–60% higher, exacerbates the shortage, risking delays in AI, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics projects without expanded micro-certification and continuous training programs.
