The digital landscape of Africa is rapidly evolving, and Morocco is poised to take center stage in this transformation. Recently, Oracle made a strategic commitment to establish not one, but two public cloud regions in the nation, a bold move revealed at the premier GITEX Africa 2023 in Marrakech. This isn’t just another investment; it’s a significant leap toward Morocco’s digital future. Oracle’s selection of Morocco for this pioneering venture speaks volumes about the country’s potential as a leader in cloud technology.This venture goes beyond infrastructure; it is a collaborative effort marked by a formal Memorandum of Understanding with Moroccan government authorities. The aim is far-reaching, designed to catalyze skill development and unlock avenues for economic expansion within the region. These developments resonate with the vision that Richard Smith from Oracle EMEA shared, where he underlined Morocco’s growing economic prowess in Africa as a keystone for this regional advancement.Set to be established in Casablanca and Settat, the upcoming cloud regions hold the distinction of being the first to be brought into North Africa by a global cloud service provider of Oracle’s caliber. With these regions, Morocco is on course to become a vital nexus for cloud services, offering an unprecedented platform for businesses, from spry startups to enterprise giants, to innovate and scale. The country’s strategic geographical position—forming a bridge between West Africa, the Maghreb, and Europe—amplifies its role in advancing the digital ecosystem across the continent and potentially even beyond.
