Data Centers in Morocco

Morocco – Strategic Gateway to Africa and Europe

Morocco is establishing itself as a key digital hub for North and West Africa, offering a strategic location for businesses targeting emerging markets. For companies prioritizing geographic reach and cost-effective expansion over direct cloud access, Morocco provides a solid foundation for serving millions of new users across two continents. Its growing infrastructure and submarine cable connectivity are critical for latency-sensitive applications connecting Europe to Africa.

Morocco: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Morocco's major data centers, concentrated in cities like Casablanca and Rabat, offer access to a growing number of national and international carriers. While the market is still developing, carrier-neutral facilities provide essential interconnection points.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: As of September 2025, there are no public cloud on-ramps located directly within Morocco. Businesses require private network connections to access major cloud providers. The closest direct access points are in Madrid, Spain, or Marseille, France, reachable via submarine cable systems.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The primary exchange point is the Casablanca Internet Exchange (CASIX). This IXP facilitates local traffic exchange between Moroccan networks, which helps to reduce latency and improve performance for domestic end-users.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available in Morocco, primarily through local and regional providers. These services are suitable for companies needing dedicated hardware for performance-intensive workloads.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity costs are estimated to be between MAD 1.10 and 1.40 per kWh as of September 2025. This pricing is competitive for the region and supports predictable operational costs for colocation deployments. The country's energy mix includes a significant and growing share of renewables alongside traditional fossil fuels.

Power Grid Reliability: The national power grid is generally stable in major economic centers where data centers are located. Facilities are supported by well-engineered redundant power sources, including UPS systems and backup generators, to ensure uptime for critical infrastructure.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are strategically located near Casablanca’s primary business and industrial zones. This proximity provides low-latency connectivity for the country's financial, manufacturing, and telecommunications sectors.

Regional Market Reach: Morocco’s geographic position makes it an ideal digital crossroads. It serves as an effective hub for delivering services to North Africa and as a landing point for traffic entering West Africa, offering a reach to a large and growing consumer base.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The Moroccan government does not offer tax incentives specifically targeted at data center investment or operations. Standard corporate tax laws and a 20% VAT apply, making financial planning straightforward without complex credit schemes.

Natural Disaster Risk

Morocco has a moderate overall disaster risk profile, with a score of 3.7 out of 10 as of September 2025. The risk landscape is shaped by environmental and geological factors rather than extreme weather events.

Key natural hazards include:

• Drought: The highest single risk factor, reflecting the region's climate.
• River Flood: A significant risk in certain regions near major waterways.
• Coastal Flood: Poses a threat to infrastructure in low-lying coastal areas.
• Tsunami: A consideration for coastal assets due to seismic activity in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
• Earthquake: The country is in a seismically active zone, requiring infrastructure built to specific standards.