Rabat– Morocco is set to launch commercial fifth-generation (5G) mobile services in November 2025.
According to BMCE Capital Global Research (BKGR), the rollout is expected to generate between $4 billion and $6 billion (MAD 66 billion) in revenue by 2030. This represents between 1.5% and 2% of the country’s expected gross domestic product (GDP).
The report highlights that these figures include both direct earnings for the telecommunications sector and indirect economic benefits from digital services such as cloud computing, industrial Internet of Things (IoT), industrial applications, and productivity gains across key sectors.
BKGR notes that Morocco’s 5G rollout is part of a broader regional trend in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where the technology is expected to contribute nearly $50 billion to regional GDP by 2030.
National rollout plan
The rollout strategy has been accelerated by Morocco’s hosting of major international sporting events, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup, which have driven upgrades in communications infrastructure to meet FIFA’s high standards for global broadcasting and connectivity.
The report estimates that Morocco will invest approximately 40 billion dirhams in 5G infrastructure, including telecom equipment, fiber optics, and antenna networks. Investments will also support digital services provided by small and medium-sized enterprises, tech startups, industrial suppliers, and civil engineering companies.
Key economic sectors are expected to benefit from enhanced productivity and service quality, particularly logistics, manufacturing, precision agriculture, connected healthcare, and remote education.
The initial phase of Morocco’s 5G deployment will cover eight major cities and their airports by November 2025. Coverage is expected to expand to 25% of the population by the end of 2026 and 70% by 2030. The rollout will initially use 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) technology built on existing 4G infrastructure, with a gradual transition to 5G Standalone (SA) networks, offering faster speeds and sub-millisecond latency.
Challenges and regulatory measures
Despite these plans, the report warns of structural challenges that could slow digital adoption, including limited consumer trust in digital solutions, low interoperability between platforms, a cash-dominated economy, and low public awareness.
BKGR emphasizes the importance of regulatory reforms, such as phasing out discriminatory pricing practices and opening the market to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) to enhance competition and attract investment.
