Explosive Growth in Digital and Tech Sectors

2025 is a landmark year for Morocco’s tech market, which has rapidly evolved into one of Africa’s top digital economies. Over 56,000 new businesses launched in the first half of the year, and tech startups are at the forefront of job creation, innovation, and foreign investment. Morocco’s robust policies, a rapidly expanding internet user base (now over 35 million), and the launch of nationwide 5G pilots have created a fertile environment for tech entrepreneurship and digital business.​

Key Trends and Events

• AI & Advanced Technologies: Morocco stands as a leader in AI adoption, with major tech players like Oracle and Naver establishing regional AI and cloud hubs. Investments in blockchain, quantum computing, and smart manufacturing position Morocco as a launchpad for regional innovation and digital exports.​
• Fintech & Financial Inclusion: Fintech startups—such as Bizao and Talaty—are driving a payment revolution, processing hundreds of millions of transactions and increasing access to digital banking for underbanked populations. Morocco’s embedded finance market is forecasted to hit nearly $40 billion by 2029.​
• Startup Ecosystem & Funding: Morocco secured its place in the MENA region’s top four startup ecosystems despite regional funding slowdowns. Homegrown and international startups alike are supported by active government programs and accelerator partnerships, fueling a 23% growth in the ecosystem and attracting sustainable investments.​
• Talent & Digital Skills: The country’s tech sector relies on a young, skilled population. AI, cloud computing, and software development remain the most in-demand skills for 2025, drawing global companies and outsourcing leaders to invest heavily in Morocco’s tech talent.​
• Smart Cities & Infrastructure: Future-ready infrastructure—including broadband expansion and smart city technologies in Casablanca and Rabat—is transforming urban life and unlocking new opportunities for e-commerce, IoT, and remote work.​

Top Startups to Watch

Morocco’s Tech Market: Future Outlook

Morocco’s tech sector is positioned for global leadership. Strategic goals by 2030 include 3,000 exporting startups, 150,000 digital jobs, and digitized public services. The government’s rapid expansion of digital infrastructure and continued focus on regulatory innovation are expected to attract even more global players, while homegrown tech talent powers solutions for Africa, MENA, and Europe.​