Morocco sets digital and AI goals for 2030

Morocco has outlined specific goals for its digital economy and artificial intelligence by 2030, focusing on employment, training, and economic contribution. These plans aim to boost the country’s technological capabilities and integrate AI into various sectors of the economy.

Ahmed Rahhou appointed as AI minister

Ahmed Rahhou has been appointed as Morocco’s minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Administrative Reform. He was named to this role on Friday, October 16, as part of the new government formed in Rabat, led by Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, under the authority of King Mohammed VI.

Rahhou’s career and previous roles

Rahhou has a background in engineering and business, having graduated from the École polytechnique de Paris and the École nationale supérieure des télécommunications. He worked in computing at Royal Air Maroc and later in the banking sector, eventually leading several financial institutions before becoming ambassador to the European Union and head of the Competition Council.

Rahhou’s work with GlovoApp Morocco

During his time at the Competition Council, Rahhou oversaw an investigation into GlovoApp Morocco, a digital platform for food delivery. The probe, which began in February 2024, concluded in July 2025 with a settlement that included removing exclusivity clauses for partner restaurants and limiting the platform’s commission to 30 percent.

Morocco’s Digital Morocco 2030 strategy

Morocco is advancing its Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, launched in September 2024, to accelerate the digitization of public services and expand the digital economy. The plan aims to create 240,000 direct jobs and contribute 100 billion dirhams to GDP by 2030, with a strong focus on startups and IT outsourcing.

Morocco’s AI roadmap for 2030

In September 2026, Morocco unveiled the Morocco IA 2030 roadmap, aiming to generate 100 billion dirhams in GDP value, create 50,000 jobs, and train 200,000 people in AI skills by 2030. The plan emphasizes building local computing infrastructure and AI solutions tailored to the country’s needs.