Casablanca – Morocco is accelerating its efforts to position itself as a leading global hub for offshoring, unveiling an ambitious roadmap aimed at doubling sector revenues and significantly increasing employment by 2030. The national offshoring strategy, reinforced under the Morocco Digital 2030 plan, seeks to consolidate Morocco’s status as a high-value digital services destination for Africa and the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Currently, Morocco’s offshoring sector employs approximately 148,500 people and generated $2.70 billion in service exports by the end of 2024, according to official figures. Over the past two years, the sector created 18,500 net new jobs, reflecting sustained growth in a competitive global market. With a robust combination of macroeconomic stability, modern infrastructure, and skilled human capital, Morocco has attracted over 1,200 international companies to operate within its borders, reinforcing investor confidence in the Kingdom’s ecosystem.

A strategic pillar of Morocco’s digital economy

Government officials and sector experts describe offshoring as a central component of Morocco’s digital economy and socio-economic development. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, emphasized that the sector now plays a critical role beyond traditional service outsourcing. “Offshoring is a pillar of Morocco Digital 2030, contributing directly to our digital economy, creating skilled jobs, and integrating Morocco into global value chains,” she stated during a high-level meeting in Rabat.

The sector is undergoing a structural transformation, with traditional service activities gradually declining while high value-added functions, particularly in advanced digital services, are expanding. To support this shift, Morocco has accelerated training programs and established research, development, and innovation institutes such as JAZARI and CIC to develop high-level skills aligned with market demands.

Ambitious 2030 targets

Looking ahead, Morocco aims to double offshoring revenues to $4.12 billion and create 270,000 jobs by 2030. This vision focuses on enhancing the quality, specialization, and international competitiveness of Morocco’s offshoring offer. “The challenge is not merely to preserve current achievements but to prepare for future growth,” said the minister, calling for advanced skills, specialized expertise, and agile responses to global competition.

Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, highlighted that Morocco is a talent hub capable of meeting the needs of leading global companies. He noted that the Kingdom is increasingly attracting high-end digital professions and research and development activities through a “training for employment” approach, ensuring that workforce skills match evolving technological and economic requirements.

Governance and regulatory framework

Morocco’s offshoring ambitions are supported by a renewed governance and regulatory framework, including the 2024–2030 performance contract and Circular 15/2025, which provide clarity and long-term visibility for investors. This framework links financial incentives to the quality of jobs created, encourages the digitalization of procedures, and promotes the development of modern, specialized, and fully connected activity zones. Ensuring strong digital trust and adherence to international data protection standards is considered essential to maintaining Morocco’s credibility as a secure destination for cross-border digital flows, safeguarding privacy while enhancing the sector’s attractiveness to investors.

Strategic infrastructure and regional development

The Moroccan government has also prioritized the creation of high-value infrastructure to support offshoring growth. Three major agreements signed during recent events focus on:

  1. The Training Bonus, investing in human capital to enhance sector skills and employability.
  2. Casablanca Tech Valley, an integrated business zone offering advanced infrastructure and services to attract digital investment.
  3. Regional Tech Valleys in Agadir, Laayoune, and Dakhla, designed to ensure balanced territorial development and establish centers of excellence for offshoring services.

These initiatives aim to shift Morocco’s perception from a cost-competitive outsourcing destination to a platform recognized for high-value services, innovation, and specialized digital expertise.

A collaborative approach to sustainable growth

Officials emphasize that the success of Morocco’s offshoring sector depends on collective mobilization across government, private sector, and institutional stakeholders. By fostering cooperation, the Kingdom seeks to transform current achievements into a sustainable competitive advantage while reinforcing its strategic role in the global digital economy.

With its ambitious 2030 targets, investment in human capital, modernization of infrastructure, and robust regulatory framework, Morocco is positioning itself as a regional and international hub for high-value offshoring services, demonstrating resilience and strategic vision in a rapidly evolving global market.