Morocco signs series of strategic digital agreements at GITEX Africa 2025

Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform signed a series of strategic agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday during the GITEX Africa 2025 exhibition, aiming to accelerate the country’s “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy and expand investment in digital services and traditional industries.

New Skills Hub for Tech and Consulting

One of the major MoUs involves the creation of a new skills center in the Casablanca-Settat region, focused on technology consulting, digital transformation, and financial advisory services. The agreement was signed by Minister Amel Falah Seghrouchni and Minister Delegate for Investment, Policy Evaluation and Convergence Karim Zidan, in partnership with global consulting firm KPMG.

The project aims to generate 150 direct jobs by 2029. Zidan noted that the initiative aligns with Morocco’s new investment charter and national priorities in digital sovereignty and human capital development. “The center will enhance the region’s appeal for outsourcing and offshoring services,” he said.

Boosting Offshoring and Digital Transformation

Another MoU signed the same day involves the ministries of digital transition and investment, along with the support center of “Arrow ECS” in Morocco. It seeks to expand a shared services center in Casablanca-Settat and create new technical and administrative skill hubs. This initiative is projected to create 700 direct jobs by 2029.

The agreement reflects the government’s commitment to supporting digital ecosystems and job creation, particularly in the outsourcing and shared services sectors.

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, the Digital Development Agency (ADD), and Technopark Morocco signed a strategic partnership agreement to support digital startups by improving access to support programs, training, markets, and funding, while encouraging open innovation through hackathons and co-creation initiatives, with the shared goal of positioning Morocco as a regional tech hub.

Regional Development and Job Creation in the East

A third MoU, signed with 2T Services, outlines plans for a new multidisciplinary service center in Oujda, Eastern Morocco. The project will focus on offshoring and is expected to create 200 direct jobs by 2028. Officials said the move will stimulate the local economy and strengthen Morocco’s outsourcing infrastructure.

“This reflects the government’s aim to foster economic integration across regions, support local investors, and equip young Moroccans with skills for the fast-evolving digital services sector,” the signatories noted.

Strategic Partnership with Nokia

A separate MoU signed with telecom giant Nokia marks a strategic partnership to help fast-track the “Digital Morocco 2030” agenda. The agreement focuses on knowledge sharing, talent development, and the expansion of 5G and fiber-optic networks.

The signing took place in the presence of Minister Seghrouchni and Pierre Chaume, Nokia’s VP for Network Infrastructure in North, West, and Central Africa. As Morocco prepares to host major sporting events in 2025 and 2030, Nokia will support digital infrastructure to ensure world-class connectivity for participants and audiences.

A newly launched Nokia Innovation Center will serve as a training and research hub, supporting the ministry’s “JAZARI” program to foster local innovation and technological excellence. Nokia’s support also extends to initiatives such as Morocco’s national broadband plan and infrastructure-sharing strategies to build an inclusive and sustainable digital environment.

Digitizing Traditional Industries

Also during the event, a partnership was signed between the Ministry of Digital Transition and the State Secretariat for Traditional Industry and Social Economy to digitalize the artisanal sector. The project aims to modernize professional pathways for craftspeople and promote digital tools within the traditional economy, according to State Secretary Lahcen Saadi.