A major tech collaboration is heading to Morocco. A global consortium led by South Korea’s Naver and US-based Nvidia is set to build a massive 500-megawatt AI data centre in the country, designed to serve the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
Other key players include UK-based Nexus Core Systems and Kenya’s Lloyd Capital. The facility will run on renewable energy and is strategically located close to Europe, connected through several submarine optical cables, ensuring high-speed, low-latency data transmission.
The project kicks off in Q4 of 2025, starting with a 40MW AI supercomputing unit powered by Nvidia’s cutting-edge Blackwell GPUs. The centre is set to scale up to 500MW in phases, positioning Morocco as a major AI and data processing hub.
Power needs will be met through a signed agreement with Taqa Morocco, a major energy supplier listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
What This Means for Morocco and MENA Startups
For tech startups in the MENA region, especially those focused on AI, cloud services, and data-driven platforms, this development could be a game changer. The proximity of a high-capacity, green-powered data centre means:
- Faster data processing
- Reduced latency and costs
- Greater access to supercomputing capabilities
- New partnership and investment opportunities
According to Statista, Morocco’s data centre market is expected to generate $746 million in revenue in 2025, growing at 5.3% annually to reach $917 million by 2029. The launch of this new facility could accelerate that growth and open up new digital frontiers for entrepreneurs across the region.
