Mohammedia – Morocco officially launched its national artificial intelligence roadmap, “Maroc IA 2030,” today, as part of the country’s national AI strategy.
Branded under the label “AI Made in Morocco,” the initiative translates the outcomes of the National Artificial Intelligence Conference held in July 2025 into an operational framework.
The launch took place in Rabat during an event organized by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, focused on the use of AI in public services.
The event brought together members of government, institutional stakeholders, experts, representatives of the public and private sectors, as well as academics and digital professionals.
Strategic foundations for sovereign AI development
A central highlight of the event was the official launch of “JAZARI ROOT,” the founding nucleus of a national network of AI centers of excellence known as the Jazari Institutes.
These institutes are designed to serve as hubs for training, applied research, experimentation, and incubation, bringing together universities, researchers, startups, and project leaders under a national framework.
As a part of the launch, the Ministry of Digital Transition signed several strategic agreements and partnerships with various ministries and national institutions.
These agreements aim to strengthen inter-institutional coordination and ensure the effective implementation of the Maroc IA 2030 roadmap across governance, research, and innovation priorities.
According to the ministry, the roadmap reflects Morocco’s ambition to adapt to rapid global changes in AI.
The strategy places strong emphasis on digital sovereignty, the development of national skills, innovation incentives, and territorial inclusion, while seeking to reduce structural dependence on external technological systems.
The agreement further calls on the Jazari Institutes to play a key role in supporting the growth of technology companies, encouraging the adoption of AI solutions by small and medium-sized enterprises, and reinforcing Morocco’s skills development.
The approach also prioritizes territorial balance by aligning AI specialization with regional economic and academic strengths.
R&D through international cooperation
Another major announcement was the launch of a joint AI research and development laboratory, called Mistral AI & MTNRA, established under an MoU between the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform and Mistral AI, a global leader in generative AI.
The laboratory aims to foster long-term cooperation in research and development through regular technical and scientific exchanges, workshops, scientific seminars, and co-design sessions.
Its activities will include the joint development of AI components, the creation of prototypes and proofs of concept, model evaluation, and the production of technical and methodological outputs intended to support future research.
Strategic governance and national integration
The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform states that it will oversee the cooperation and ensure its integration within the national Digital Morocco 2030 strategy.
The ministry will also facilitate the structuring of the R&D laboratory within the Jazari Institute ecosystem by identifying priority areas and mobilizing national innovation stakeholders.
For its part, the Jazari Institute will contribute to the technological and educational operation of the program by providing advanced expertise, access to cutting-edge AI models and solutions, and participation in project governance.
The Maroc IA 2030 launch reflects a broader ambition to combine digital sovereignty, technological excellence, and international cooperation.
The ministry sees this alignment as essential to strengthening Morocco’s position as a reference player in AI at the regional and African levels.
More than just a launch day, today’s event served as a forum for strategic exchanges and thematic discussions covering key areas of AI.
Topics ranged from research and digital infrastructure to financing, investment, and the integration of AI into public administration and service delivery.
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