Mohammedia – Morocco has unveiled a new national cloud roadmap for the 2025–2030 period, positioning cloud services as the backbone of its digital transformation strategy and a central tool for reinforcing the country’s digital sovereignty.
Amal El Fellah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, detailed the plan on Monday during a session at the House of Representatives.
The minister explained that the roadmap, developed as part of the Maroc Digital 2030 agenda, introduces a “Cloud First” policy that will gradually be adopted across government services.
Under this framework, cloud computing will become the default solution for public-sector digital platforms, with the transition taking place in phases to ensure coherence and operational continuity.
According to Seghrouchni, the policy is expected to deliver several structural gains, such as enhanced cybersecurity, streamlined costs for state institutions, and standardized technical frameworks across ministries and public agencies.
The unified approach is designed to reduce fragmentation in digital operations and ensure that government systems follow common security and interoperability requirements.
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A major component of the strategy involves encouraging investment in national digital infrastructure.
Seghrouchni highlighted the planned EcoDar data center in Dakhla, a facility built on renewable energy and designed to bolster Morocco’s competitiveness in the cloud services market.
The project aligns with the country’s broader ambitions to expand its regional role in digital services and attract technological partnerships.
To support innovation and build workforce capabilities, the ministry is also rolling out the Al-Jazari Institutes, dedicated to developing skills and fostering research in advanced digital technologies.
Alongside these institutes, a Cloud Center of Excellence is being established to draft practical guidelines and technical standards for cloud adoption within the public sector.
The center will assist ministries in managing digital risks under a unified framework and improving interoperability between state systems.
Seghrouchni further noted that work is underway to launch a National Cloud Observatory, which will monitor market developments, track performance and risk indicators, and provide strategic data to support policymaking.
The observatory is expected to play a key role in strengthening digital security, improving governance practices, and ensuring that the cloud transition remains aligned with national priorities.
