A recent report from Morocco’s Economic, Social, and Environmental Council reveals that while more than two-thirds of Moroccans are familiar with artificial intelligence (AI), significant challenges impede the country’s ability to fully leverage its potential.
The study found that 54% of respondents believe AI could substantially improve daily life, and another 30.7% view it as somewhat promising, while only 7.2% are unconvinced by its benefits.
Despite growing awareness, the report identifies several critical obstacles. Foremost among them is the absence of a comprehensive legal framework for AI, which has delayed regulatory clarity and hindered the development of a robust AI ecosystem.
The report highlights the limited access to public data, a crucial component for AI development, despite Morocco’s constitutional guarantee of the right to information.
Equally concerning is the lack of support for AI start-ups, many of which struggle to secure financing and scale operations due to a weak business environment.
The shortage of skilled professionals in AI further compounds this issue, with Morocco’s educational system struggling to meet the growing demand for talent.
Although the government aims to increase the number of digital technology graduates by 2030, the lack of qualified trainers threatens to derail this ambition.
In addition, the report points to the disconnect between AI research and Morocco’s industrial needs, with insufficient collaboration between academia and industry. This gap has prevented the development of AI solutions that are aligned with the country’s economic priorities, limiting the technology’s impact on key sectors.
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