Data Centers in Fes

Fes – Strategic Disaster Recovery and Regional Edge Hub

Executive Summary

Fes serves as a critical secondary node for organizations requiring data residency and low-latency access to the Moroccan interior. It is a purpose-built choice for disaster recovery and regional service delivery, providing a sturdy alternative to high-density coastal hubs. This location is ideal for firms prioritizing geographic redundancy and proximity to the growing industrial base in North-Central Morocco.

Fes: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Digital infrastructure in this region focuses on serving the local economy and providing redundancy for national networks. Every metric is reported as of September 2025.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 5. The market is served by major national providers including Maroc Telecom and Orange, offering stable terrestrial fiber routes. While the density is lower than in coastal hubs, the infrastructure is sufficient for regional failover and local delivery.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions. There are no native on-ramps from AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), or Microsoft Azure located directly in the city. Enterprises typically utilize private network interconnects to reach these providers through Casablanca or European gateways.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Most peering occurs via national exchanges in Casablanca. Local traffic is primarily managed through private peering agreements within existing regional facilities to minimize latency for local users.

Bare Metal: Local bare metal services are available through regional providers like HOSTOWEB. For managed workloads, global platforms such as OVHcloud can be provisioned to support workloads requiring specific Moroccan data residency.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is approximately DH 1.15/kWh, as of September 2025. This pricing is in line with national averages, where the grid mix is roughly 22% renewables and 78% fossil fuels. This cost structure requires efficient cooling strategies to maintain operational margins.

Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered and supports steady industrial activity. Data centers in major commercial zones benefit from redundant paths and multi-substation support to ensure consistent uptime for mission-critical applications.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are positioned to support the Fes-Meknes region, focusing on agriculture, education, and the growing automotive outsourcing sector. Being close to these industries reduces latency for real-time processing and local ERP hosting.

Regional Market Reach: This location serves as a gateway to Northern and Central Morocco, reaching millions of users with lower latency than services hosted in Europe. It is a purpose-built choice for companies expanding their footprint beyond the primary Atlantic business corridor.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: There are currently no specialized tax incentives for data center operators in this market. Businesses generally focus on the operational stability and regional market access. The lack of specific incentives is balanced by the strategic value of geographic diversification within the country.

Natural Disaster Risk

The overall risk for Fes is rated as Moderate (3.7/10) as of September 2025. While the city is inland, its specific geography necessitates focused mitigation for water-related and seismic events.

• Drought: 6.4 (Highest risk; requires water-efficient cooling designs).
• River Flood: 5.0 (Significant local risk requiring careful site elevation).
• Earthquake: 4.4 (Moderate seismic risk necessitating standard structural reinforcement).
• Epidemic: 3.6 (Minor risk to workforce availability).

Coastal Flood and Tsunami risks are considered indirect or regional and are not material for inland operations in Fes. All other natural hazards are considered minor.