Summary
Morocco officially launched its national AI roadmap, “Maroc IA 2030” (also branded “AI Made in Morocco”), in January 2026. The initiative translates the outcomes of the National Artificial Intelligence Conference (held July 2025) into an operational framework aligned with the broader Digital Morocco 2030 strategy.
Governance: General Directorate for AI and Emerging Technologies
A central element of Maroc IA 2030 is the creation of a General Directorate for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies within Morocco’s government. This directorate is mandated to steer public policy on AI and ensure alignment with national development goals. It represents Morocco’s first named governmental body with an explicit AI governance mandate. Based on available information the directorate is a policy-steering and coordination body; enforcement powers are not yet confirmed in sources reviewed, placing it at the advisory/coordination tier.
Jazari Institutes Network
A national network of AI centres of excellence — the Jazari Institutes — was launched with “Jazari Root” in Rabat as the coordinating hub. These centres are public-interest entities designed to bridge academia, applied research, technology experimentation, and regional economic development. They also carry a workforce training mandate.
Human Capital and Workforce Training
The strategy targets: training 200,000 graduates in AI skills by 2030; creating 50,000 AI-related jobs; and contributing 100 billion dirhams (~$10 billion) to GDP. The broader Digital Morocco 2030 goals include training 100,000 digital talents per year by 2030.
Three Strategic Pillars
- Sovereignty and trust — AI governance, regulation, data sovereignty, and digital infrastructure (including a 50 MW sovereign cloud facility and a planned 500 MW renewable-powered data centre in Dakhla).
- Innovation and competitiveness — human capital, R&D, and industrial development.
- Impact, adoption, and influence — deployment, societal outcomes, and international positioning. Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni described Morocco as a potential “third voice” on global AI governance — distinct from US, EU, and Chinese frameworks.
Score Note
The establishment of the General Directorate for AI and Emerging Technologies supports scoring dimension 10 at 1 (named body with an explicit AI governance mandate; advisory/coordination tier pending confirmation of enforcement powers). This is a change from the previous score of 0.