Rabata, October 16, 2025- Morocco is stepping up its digital ambitions with plans for a USD 60 million AI-focused data centre, aiming to position the country as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and advanced computing.
The project, located in Dakhla in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, will serve clients across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. It is backed by a consortium that includes South Korea’s Naver, tech giant Nvidia, and other international investors.
The facility is designed to run entirely on renewable energy, reflecting Morocco’s commitment to sustainable growth and reduced carbon emissions. It will also leverage the country’s strategic submarine fibre-optic connectivity to Europe, providing high-speed, low-latency access for AI and cloud services.
Officials say the data centre is expected to generate jobs and stimulate foreign investment, while strengthening Morocco’s digital infrastructure. The project aligns with the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, which seeks to place the nation among the top 50 globally on the UN’s e-Government Development Index.
“The Dakhla data centre is a major step toward Morocco asserting its digital sovereignty and fostering innovation across Africa,” said a government official involved in the project.
With construction underway, Morocco hopes the facility will attract additional international partnerships and investment, cementing its position as a key digital player in the region and supporting AI research, startups, and enterprise computing needs across multiple continents.
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