Technological Sovereignty at the Core of Morocco’s Digital Vision
Rabat, The Gulf Observer: Technological sovereignty lies at the heart of Morocco’s ambition for a sustainable and secure digital future, stated Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate in charge of the Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, during the launch of Orange Maroc’s generative AI platform “Live Intelligence” held on Tuesday in Rabat.
Highlighting the strategic direction of Morocco’s digital transformation, the minister underscored that the transition toward a technology-driven future cannot be achieved without national control over key digital assets, particularly data.
She noted that the creation of an independent Moroccan cloud is a top priority, ensuring that data generated and processed within Morocco remains under national jurisdiction. This principle, she added, has been legally reinforced through Decree No. 2-24-921, issued on October 22, 2024, which regulates the use of cloud service providers (CSPs) by organizations of strategic importance to safeguard the state’s digital sovereignty.
Referring to Morocco’s large-scale infrastructure initiatives, Seghrouchni highlighted the construction of a 500 MW hyperscale data center campus in Dakhla, one of the most ambitious online projects ever launched in the country. The facility is expected to transform Morocco into a leading digital hub in Africa and beyond, providing advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and secure low-latency networks.
The minister noted that the upcoming data center will also support geographic redundancy, GPU-based computing, and managed services that adhere to global standards, positioning Morocco as a key player in the global AI ecosystem.
Beyond infrastructure, Seghrouchni emphasized the importance of establishing a robust regulatory framework to govern the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies. Developed in collaboration with the National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP), the framework ensures adherence to the principles of transparency, accountability, and protection of fundamental rights.
She stressed that digital sovereignty extends beyond technology, encompassing a moral dimension that must foster both public trust and innovation. Artificial intelligence, she said, forms a cornerstone of the Morocco Digital 2030 strategy, which aims to leverage innovation for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Recalling the outcomes of the National AI Conference held in July, the minister said the event produced key recommendations that have guided the drafting of Morocco’s national AI roadmap. A major pillar of this roadmap, she explained, is capacity building, supported through a strategic partnership with Mistral, focusing on developing domestic AI expertise, applied research, and knowledge sharing.
“This collaboration reflects Morocco’s commitment to an inclusive and ethical vision of AI,” Seghrouchni said, “one that protects data privacy while reinforcing citizens’ trust in AI-powered technologies.”
Addressing the role of large language models (LLMs), the minister described them as one of the most transformative innovations of recent years. Their ability to understand, generate, and contextualize natural language, she noted, opens vast opportunities for Moroccan companies and public institutions alike.
Importantly, these models have been adapted to process Arabic, Berber, and French, incorporating local linguistic characteristics to make digital solutions accessible and relevant to all citizens across the Kingdom.
The Live Intelligence platform launched by Orange Maroc, in collaboration with Orange Business, features a multi-LLM architecture that ensures secure, efficient, and confidential integration of AI into enterprise operations.
The event, attended by senior officials, industry experts, and technology leaders, reaffirmed Morocco’s position as a regional leader in digital innovation and a country firmly committed to sovereign, ethical, and human-centric technological advancement.
