Morocco is planning to build a new 500MW data centre in Dakhla, Western Sahara, powered entirely by renewable energy, according to digital transition minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni.
The project aims to enhance the security and sovereignty of data storage, ensuring sensitive information remains within Moroccan jurisdiction.
While specific details on the construction timeline and costs have not been disclosed, this initiative forms part of Morocco’s broader digital modernisation strategy. The country has already launched its first state-backed data centre at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, which has been providing cloud hosting services to local organisations since January.
Seghrouchni emphasised that “through this network of data centres, the kingdom not only asserts its digital sovereignty but also aims to become a regional digital hub serving Africa,” aligning with Morocco’s goal to become a key digital and green energy leader in the region.
Morocco has allocated approximately 11 billion dirhams for its digital modernisation efforts between 2024 and 2026. The strategy includes deploying artificial intelligence, expanding fibre optic networks, and developing sustainable digital infrastructure.
This initiative underscores Morocco’s commitment to integrating ESG principles — combining digital growth with renewable energy to support sustainable development and regional leadership in digital transformation.
