• Launch led by Maroc Telecom, Orange, and Inwi
• Rollout targets 25% coverage by end-2025 under Digital Morocco 2030 strategy
• 5G expected to boost digital services, support AFCON broadcasting, and drive economic innovation
  

Morocco has officially launched 5G, with its three main telecom operators, Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc, and Inwi, activating their fifth-generation networks on Friday, November 7. The new technology promises speeds above 2 Gbps, ultra-low latency, and greater capacity for mobile data. The rollout comes just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which begins on December 21, where reliable high-speed connectivity will be crucial for fans and organizers alike.

Orange Maroc has already switched on its 5G network across 135 prefectures and provinces, covering much of the country. Maroc Telecom and Inwi are following similar deployment plans, initially focusing on major cities and key economic hubs before expanding coverage nationwide. Inwi confirmed that its 5G service is automatically available to users with compatible smartphones, with no need to change SIM cards or subscription plans.

The launch forms part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, which targets 25% population coverage by the end of 2025 and 70% by 2030. The initiative aims to meet rising data demands, strengthen Morocco’s competitiveness, drive innovation, and support the digital economy across sectors such as healthcare, education, public administration, and entrepreneurship.

Beyond faster streaming, online gaming, and high-definition video sharing, 5G is expected to enable new business models and transform workplace operations. AFCON 2025 will act as a real-world test, showcasing the network’s capacity to support live broadcasting and other digital services at scale.

Before 5G, Morocco already enjoyed extensive mobile coverage: 99.64% of the population had access to 3G, 98.63% to 4G, and 99.64% to 2G, according to the Ministry of Digital Transition. The arrival of ultra-fast, low-latency 5G is expected to accelerate digital transformation, expanding telemedicine, remote learning, e-government services, and the growth of tech startups.

Samira Njoya