By:
Robert Kwaku Annor
Morocco
has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Orange Maroc to strengthen
the country’s national artificial intelligence strategy as part of the
implementation of the “Maroc Digital 2030” vision and the “AI Made in Morocco”
roadmap.
The
agreement was signed in Casablanca by Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni, Minister
Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, during the
second edition of the GenZ AI Summit organised by Orange Digital Center Maroc.
The
partnership is aligned with the rollout of the national JAZARI Institutes
programme and aims to support the development of Morocco’s artificial
intelligence ecosystem.
Speaking
at the event, the Minister reiterated Morocco’s ambition to position AI as a
strategic lever for sovereignty, competitiveness, and human development. She
emphasized the importance of building a national ecosystem capable of producing
local talent, infrastructure, and technological solutions.
She
also highlighted the central role of young people in shaping Morocco’s AI
future, stressing the need for an innovation-driven, inclusive, and trust-based
model of development.
The
MoU, concluded under the JAZARI ROOT initiative, establishes a framework for
collaboration focused on testing and developing AI use cases, particularly in
e-government services.
The
partnership is expected to bring together public institutions, private sector
players, academic bodies, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the development of
innovative solutions aimed at improving public services and supporting
administrative modernization.
