Morocco, situated in North Africa and encompassing diverse terrains from the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines to the rugged mountains and Sahara desert, provides a unique landscape for technological and telecommunications development. The population of approximately 37 million is unevenly distributed, with a heavier concentration in urban areas like Casablanca and Rabat, and less densely populated regions such as the rural Atlas Mountains and the desert. This necessitates innovative infrastructure solutions to ensure connectivity across the disparate regions. Morocco has shown progressive strides in harnessing renewable energy, notably with the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex, the world's largest concentrated solar power plant. In the telecommunications sector, Morocco demonstrates a mature market, boasting a nationwide 4G network and active competition among operators like Maroc Telecom, Orange Morocco, and Inwi. Despite this, there are still areas, particularly in rural and remote regions, where coverage and access to digital technologies are limited, suggesting ongoing development in the sector.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Orange Morocco, formerly known as Médi Télécom or Méditel, is a major telecommunications operator in Morocco, founded in 1999. It provides a range of services including mobile, fixed-line, cybersecurity, and mobile payment offerings. The company was originally established as a result of a partnership between Moroccan investors from the Finance Com group and the Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion, along with Telefónica and Portugal Telecom, which held 32% and 18% stakes respectively.
In 2009, the Moroccan groups Finance Com and Caisse de depot et de gestion acquired the shares of Telefónica and...