An international consortium has announced plans to build a next-generation data center dedicated to artificial intelligence in the Nouaceur province, on the outskirts of Casablanca, Morocco. The project represents a significant investment of $1.2 billion (approximately 12 billion Moroccan dirhams).
The initiative is part of Morocco's broader strategy to position itself as a regional technology and digital hub. The data center is expected to support the growing computational demands of AI research and applications, attracting international tech firms and fostering local expertise.
While the consortium's specific members were not detailed in recent official announcements, the project has been cited by Moroccan authorities as a key development in the country's digital infrastructure plans. The Nouaceur location was selected for its proximity to Casablanca's economic activity and existing industrial zones.
The construction timeline and exact capacity specifications for the facility have not been publicly finalized. The project underscores the global competition to host critical AI infrastructure and Morocco's ambitions to capture a share of this high-value market.
