Morocco is falling behind in its readiness to use geospatial technologies like satellite images and digital maps, according to the 2025 Geospatial Readiness Index. Out of 75 countries assessed, Morocco ranked 63rd, placing it in the lower-performing group globally.
The report found that while Morocco is starting to use geospatial data in some promising ways, like in land management, agriculture, and urban planning in cities like Rabat and Casablanca, many obstacles are holding it back.
One of the biggest challenges is weak institutional capacity. Morocco scored just 9.14 out of 100 in this area, ranking 65th globally. That means government agencies often lack the tools, training, or coordination to fully use geospatial data.
Another major issue is the absence of strong policies to guide the use and sharing of this information. On that front, Morocco ranked 73rd.
The local industry that builds and supports geospatial services is also underdeveloped. Morocco placed 69th in this category, with most businesses focused only on carrying out services rather than creating new products or innovations.
There are also gaps in how users, from local governments to private companies, are adopting these tools.
Morocco ranked 66th in terms of user readiness and digital transformation. Meanwhile, access to public data remains limited, and real-time geospatial systems are rarely used in local or national operations.
Despite all that, Morocco has made some progress. Urban planning agencies in Casablanca and Rabat have started using GIS systems in transportation and development projects.
The country also takes part in regional earth observation programs that give it access to satellite data and environmental analysis.
Across Africa, Morocco came in sixth place. Countries like South Africa (ranked 33rd globally), Ghana (51), Nigeria (55), Egypt (56), and Kenya (57) ranked higher. At the top of the global list were the U.S., U.K., Germany, South Korea, and the Netherlands.
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