Morocco is laying the groundwork for its 2030 digital transformation strategy with the commercial launch of 5G services planned for November. The rollout marks a pivotal step toward the Kingdom’s goal of achieving full nationwide 5G coverage in time for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host alongside Spain and Portugal.
The timing of the launch is strategic, giving telecommunications operators a six-month window to complete technical preparations ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Morocco is also set to host.
The government expects 25 percent of the country to be covered by the end of 2025, with that figure rising to 70 percent by 2030. Full national coverage is projected to coincide with the opening of the World Cup.
To support this rollout, two of Morocco’s leading telecom providers, Maroc Telecom and Inwi, announced a strategic partnership in late March. The collaboration resulted in the creation of two joint ventures.
The first, Tower Co, focuses on infrastructure development and aims to install 3,000 telecommunications towers by 2028, with a long-term goal of 6,000 towers by 2033. The second, Fiber Co, is tasked with extending fiber-optic connectivity to households and businesses across the country, expanding digital access at all levels of society.
While faster internet is a headline benefit, the government’s Digital Morocco 2030 vision encompasses much more than improved connectivity. The program is seen as a critical lever for economic modernization and smart governance. Officials say the 5G infrastructure will support automation, intelligent management, and data-driven services across key sectors, including agriculture, transport, public administration, and industry.
As Morocco positions itself to host one of the world’s largest sporting events, it is also working to signal its readiness for the future. The 5G rollout is not just about showcasing digital capabilities to the world but also about empowering domestic innovation and improving public services for its citizens.
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