A group of international companies, led by South Korean giant Naver, has announced the launch of a major project to build a hyperscale artificial intelligence data center in Morocco, in partnership with:
–Nvidia, the global leader in smart computing processors,
–Nexus Core Systems, specialized in digital infrastructure,
and Lloyd Capital, one of the world’s largest investment firms.
-A Sovereign 500-Megawatt Data Center… Fully Powered by Renewable Energy
The project will be rolled out in stages, starting in Q4 of 2025:
The first phase will offer a 40 MW capacity, equipped with the latest Nvidia Blackwell (GB200) AI chips, placing the center among the most advanced globally.
The final goal is a total operational capacity of 500 MW, making it one of the largest data centers in the world.
What makes this project remarkable is not just its size, but its sovereign nature: it will be built and operated in accordance with local data laws, strengthening Morocco’s digital sovereignty and placing it among the few nations with a sovereign AI data center.
A Digital Gateway Between Africa and Europe
Morocco’s selection was no coincidence. Its strategic location — just 15 km from Europe and connected to multiple undersea fiber optic cables — makes it a digital crossroads between Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. This position allows it to offer ultra-low latency services, a critical feature for AI and cloud computing environments.
Green AI: Partnership with TAQA for Renewable Energy Supply
The alliance ensured sustainability by signing a strategic power agreement with TAQA, a leading renewable energy company from the UAE, to power the entire center from green sources. The project sets a global example of “green AI”, aligned with Morocco’s pioneering role in the energy transition and green economy.
Technological Value Added for Morocco:
-A leap in digital infrastructure: Morocco will become a global provider of AI services, not just a consumer.
-High-skilled job creation: Thousands of specialized jobs will be created in fields like network engineering, cybersecurity, data analysis, and AI.
-Attracting foreign direct investment: Projects of this scale entice additional investments in complementary sectors.
-Reinforcing digital sovereignty: Reducing reliance on foreign data centers and keeping data within national borders.
-Enhancing Morocco’s regional and global position: The country could become Africa’s digital hub and a key EU partner in AI and digital security.
If the project is completed successfully, Morocco could join the top 10 nations worldwide with sovereign, cutting-edge AI infrastructure. This opens the door to participating in global AI alliances, ethical standards discussions, and strategic tech collaborations.
Moreover, this move challenges Western tech dominance and reflects the emergence of a new tech model from the Global South, led by rising nations like Morocco and supported by strategic partnerships with Asia and the Middle East.
