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Namestring
Morocco
Legal namestring
Ministère de la Jeunesse, de la Culture et de la Communication
Websiteurl
maroc.ma
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2012
Descriptiontext

Morocco is a sovereign nation operating the official national digital portal Maroc.ma, which provides government services, digital identity (CNIE), business registration, educational platforms (e-Madrassa), tourism information, and cultural resources to citizens, businesses, and international visitors in five languages. The portal integrates e-government services including public procurement, judicial services, customs, and investment promotion, and serves as the entry point for the national digital identity system used by over 38 million citizens. Under the Maroc Digital 2030 strategy, Morocco is pursuing industrial diversification across automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sectors, with strategic positioning as a nearshoring hub for Europe and a gateway to Africa.

Morocco's economic model relies on exports (automotive, aerospace, phosphates, agri-food), tourism, foreign direct investment, and remittances. The country maintains $443 billion dirhams in foreign reserves and recorded 4.9% GDP growth in 2025, with inflation at 1.7% and unemployment at 12.8%. The Tanger-Med port complex, Africa's largest port, provides 9 million container capacity and serves 186 global ports, anchoring Morocco's logistics and export infrastructure. The government has prioritized green hydrogen (targeting 10 million tonnes/year by 2050), AI/Industry 4.0, and digital services as next-generation growth verticals, supported by a regulatory framework codified in the Investment Charter, Investment Commission, and the country's investment-grade sovereign credit rating (one of only four African nations with this status).

Recent strategic actions include the ALTEN Maroc partnership targeting 240,000 digital jobs and $10 billion GDP contribution from AI/Industry 4.0, €2 billion in EU funding for green hydrogen projects, a $30 million Chinese investment in electrolyser manufacturing, and CEPA negotiations with South Korea. Morocco has also expanded visa-free access to additional nationalities, launched the Pax Check mobile boarding pass system, and participated in the World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge for AI-enabled public finance auditing.

Short descriptiontext

Morocco is a sovereign nation operating the official Maroc.ma digital portal, providing government services, digital identity, cultural resources, and tourism information to citizens, businesses, and international visitors while pursuing industrial diversification and a green energy transition.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
5,001–10,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersRabat, Morocco
HQ citystring
Rabat
HQ countrystring
Morocco
HQ regionstring
Africa
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices7 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
government digital services, e-government portal, national tourism promotion, foreign investment facilitation, digital identity services
Industry3 codes
1Interagency/International Information Exchange & Cooperation
CodeBPAIADANPrimaryYes
2Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites
CodeTHAJACACPrimaryNo
3Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs)
CodeBPAIAIALPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions712
  • Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services5192
  • Travel Agencies561510
SIC code1 code
  • Foreign Governments8888
Product category
Government Digital Services
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 2 records shown
1Maroc.ma Portal
Description

Official national portal of Morocco providing government services, cultural heritage, news, and digital services

maroc.ma
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Core offering1 text field

Morocco provides government services, travel and tourism information, cultural heritage resources, investment promotion, and digital public services through its official Maroc.ma national portal operated by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication. The portal offers electronic identity (CNIE), business registration (DirectEntrepreneur.ma), Arabic language learning (e-Madrassa), foreign exchange services (SMART platform), and digital travel services (Pax Check mobile boarding pass).

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Access to 186 global ports through Tanger-Med
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Morocco's government digital ecosystem consists of Maroc.ma as the central national portal providing integrated access to multiple digital services. The portfolio includes identity services (CNIE), educational platforms (e-Madrassa), financial services (SMART Platform), business registration (DirectEntrepreneur.ma), and travel services (Airports of Morocco Pax Check). Additional platforms cover sports/media (Niya Maghribiya) and government innovation (GovTech Challenge). These services operate across web and mobile channels, supported by YouTube video content for cultural heritage and tourism promotion.

Scale indicator21 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-07-07
Description

Morocco signed a partnership with ALTEN Maroc to accelerate the development of a national artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 ecosystem. The partnership focuses on four strategic pillars: applied AI research, technology platforms for industrial testing, sector-specific accelerators targeting automotive, aerospace and railway sectors, and university training programs. This aligns with Morocco Digital 2030 strategy and could generate over $10 billion in additional GDP and 240,000 digital jobs.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-07-01
Description

CGEM launched the Morocco-Kazakhstan Business Council to strengthen economic relations. Commercial exchanges grew 68% since 2021 to over $460 million. Both economies show complementarity in fertilizers, agriculture, logistics, energy, digital and AI sectors.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-07-01
Description

World Bank partnered with Switzerland's SECO and Trust Valley platform to launch GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026 in Morocco. Initiative identifies digital solutions to strengthen public audit capabilities and optimize public finance management, mobilizing startups from Morocco, Switzerland and internationally.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-07-01
Description

ONMT expanded tourism strategy to Chinese market, meeting with 30+ tourism operators in Hong Kong. Chinese tourist arrivals grew from 107,000 in 2023 to 200,000 in 2025, with target of 500,000 tourists and 1 million by next decade.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-07-01
Description

15th High-Level Morocco-France Meeting took place in Rabat, signing multiple cooperation agreements. Enhanced exception partnership promoted by King Mohammed VI and French President entered full implementation phase under PM Akhannouch.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-06
Description

Korea and Morocco agreed to closely cooperate for early launch of negotiations for a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and Morocco's Secretary of State Omar Hejira held discussions to expand economic cooperation and launch CEPA negotiations, expected to serve as catalyst for bilateral economic cooperation.

Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-05-01
Description

Kenya and Morocco signed reciprocal visa-free travel agreement as part of Kenya's 2026 tourism expansion initiative. This partnership aims to boost global tourism visibility through AI integration and unified African travel corridors.

8Republic of Mali
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-01
Description

Mali's transitional government officially endorsed Morocco's plan for disputed Western Sahara, withdrawing recognition of separatist Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This aligns with growing international backing including US and EU support, and October 2025 UN Security Council resolution.

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Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Visit Portugal
TypeDirect peer
Description

Visit Portugal markets a heritage-rich, event-driven destination to European and long-haul source markets. It is a direct peer for Morocco's UNESCO/heritage-led tourism proposition and event-driven brand strategy.

2Visit Dubai
TypeDirect peer
Description

Dubai's tourism promotion authority markets heritage, luxury, and events to international source markets via ONMT-style trade missions and global travel-agency partnerships. It is a direct peer for Morocco's ONMT-led international tourism promotion.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Turkey's investment promotion agency markets industrial zones, incentives, and FTAs to global investors. It is a direct peer for AMDIE's role in channeling FDI into Morocco's automotive, aerospace, and hydrogen ecosystems.

4Visit Singapore
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore's destination marketing organization targets high-value source markets and event-driven demand. It is a direct peer for ONMT's international tourism campaigns, including its Chinese market expansion.

TypeRegional player
Description

South Africa's national portal provides e-government services, investment information, and tourism content. It is a regional peer to Maroc.ma across Africa, given South Africa's comparable investment-grade status and digital-services ambitions.

TypeRegional player
Description

Egypt's General Authority for Free Zones and Investment promotes FDI into Suez Canal Economic Zone-adjacent sectors. It is a regional peer for Morocco's AMDIE within North Africa's competitive investment-promotion landscape.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Estonia's e-Estonia program is the global benchmark for digital government, e-identity, and digital public services. It is a direct peer for the Maroc.ma/CNIE/SMART stack and the GovTech Innovation Challenge.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Saudi Arabia's national transformation portal coordinates Vision 2030 diversification across tourism, industry, and digital government. It mirrors Morocco's ambition to reposition from a resource- and agriculture-tied economy toward services, hydrogen, and high-value industries.

TypeDirect peer
Description

The UAE's official government portal consolidates federal services, identity, and citizen-facing digital tools across multiple ministries. It is directly comparable to Maroc.ma as a multi-language national gateway combining e-government, identity, and public-service delivery.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore's gov.sg portal aggregates citizen, business, and migrant services into a unified digital front door. It is a direct peer to Maroc.ma as a multilingual national gateway for services and information.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat6 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment6 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI capability3 records

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Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
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Number of profiles
Subsidiaries1 record

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No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Morocco

Government Digital Servicesmaroc.ma

Morocco is a sovereign nation operating the official Maroc.ma digital portal, providing government services, digital identity, cultural resources, and tourism information to citizens, businesses, and international visitors while pursuing industrial diversification and a green energy transition.

What Morocco does

Morocco is a sovereign nation operating the official national digital portal Maroc.ma, which provides government services, digital identity (CNIE), business registration, educational platforms (e-Madrassa), tourism information, and cultural resources to citizens, businesses, and international visitors in five languages. The portal integrates e-government services including public procurement, judicial services, customs, and investment promotion, and serves as the entry point for the national digital identity system used by over 38 million citizens. Under the Maroc Digital 2030 strategy, Morocco is pursuing industrial diversification across automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceutical sectors, with strategic positioning as a nearshoring hub for Europe and a gateway to Africa.

Morocco's economic model relies on exports (automotive, aerospace, phosphates, agri-food), tourism, foreign direct investment, and remittances. The country maintains $443 billion dirhams in foreign reserves and recorded 4.9% GDP growth in 2025, with inflation at 1.7% and unemployment at 12.8%. The Tanger-Med port complex, Africa's largest port, provides 9 million container capacity and serves 186 global ports, anchoring Morocco's logistics and export infrastructure. The government has prioritized green hydrogen (targeting 10 million tonnes/year by 2050), AI/Industry 4.0, and digital services as next-generation growth verticals, supported by a regulatory framework codified in the Investment Charter, Investment Commission, and the country's investment-grade sovereign credit rating (one of only four African nations with this status).

Recent strategic actions include the ALTEN Maroc partnership targeting 240,000 digital jobs and $10 billion GDP contribution from AI/Industry 4.0, €2 billion in EU funding for green hydrogen projects, a $30 million Chinese investment in electrolyser manufacturing, and CEPA negotiations with South Korea. Morocco has also expanded visa-free access to additional nationalities, launched the Pax Check mobile boarding pass system, and participated in the World Bank GovTech Innovation Challenge for AI-enabled public finance auditing.

Morocco firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Morocco
Legal name
Ministère de la Jeunesse, de la Culture et de la Communication
Website
https://maroc.ma
Company type
Private
Founded year
2012
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
Morocco is a sovereign nation operating the official Maroc.ma digital portal, providing government services, digital identity, cultural resources, and tourism information to citizens, businesses, and international visitors while pursuing industrial diversification and a green energy transition.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Morocco industry classification

Industry
Product category
Government Digital Services
NAICS
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192), Travel Agencies (561510)
SIC
Foreign Governments (8888)
akta.pro primary industry
Interagency/International Information Exchange & Cooperation (BPAIADAN)
akta.pro secondary industries
Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites (THAJACAC), Visa, Immigration Liaison & Travel Document Policy (Foreign Affairs) (BPAIAIAL)

Keywords

  • Government digital services
  • E-government portal
  • National tourism promotion
  • Foreign investment facilitation
  • Digital identity services

Where Morocco is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Rabat
HQ country
Morocco
HQ region
Africa

Offices7 records

Markets served

Morocco business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Morocco product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Morocco provides government services, travel and tourism information, cultural heritage resources, investment promotion, and digital public services through its official Maroc.ma national portal operated by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication. The portal offers electronic identity (CNIE), business registration (DirectEntrepreneur.ma), Arabic language learning (e-Madrassa), foreign exchange services (SMART platform), and digital travel services (Pax Check mobile boarding pass).

Product overview

Morocco's government digital ecosystem consists of Maroc.ma as the central national portal providing integrated access to multiple digital services. The portfolio includes identity services (CNIE), educational platforms (e-Madrassa), financial services (SMART Platform), business registration (DirectEntrepreneur.ma), and travel services (Airports of Morocco Pax Check). Additional platforms cover sports/media (Niya Maghribiya) and government innovation (GovTech Challenge). These services operate across web and mobile channels, supported by YouTube video content for cultural heritage and tourism promotion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Maroc.ma Portal: Official national portal of Morocco providing government services, cultural heritage, news, and digital services
  • Niya Maghribiya

Quantifiable outcome

  • Access to 186 global ports through Tanger-Med
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Morocco

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Morocco technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Morocco partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

  • ALTEN MaroccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Morocco signed a partnership with ALTEN Maroc to accelerate the development of a national artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 ecosystem. The partnership focuses on four strategic pillars: applied AI research, technology platforms for industrial testing, sector-specific accelerators targeting automotive, aerospace and railway sectors, and university training programs. This aligns with Morocco Digital 2030 strategy and could generate over $10 billion in additional GDP and 240,000 digital jobs.
  • Republic of KazakhstanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026CGEM launched the Morocco-Kazakhstan Business Council to strengthen economic relations. Commercial exchanges grew 68% since 2021 to over $460 million. Both economies show complementarity in fertilizers, agriculture, logistics, energy, digital and AI sectors.
  • World Bank GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026World Bank partnered with Switzerland's SECO and Trust Valley platform to launch GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026 in Morocco. Initiative identifies digital solutions to strengthen public audit capabilities and optimize public finance management, mobilizing startups from Morocco, Switzerland and internationally.
  • People's Republic of ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026ONMT expanded tourism strategy to Chinese market, meeting with 30+ tourism operators in Hong Kong. Chinese tourist arrivals grew from 107,000 in 2023 to 200,000 in 2025, with target of 500,000 tourists and 1 million by next decade.
  • French RepublicflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 202615th High-Level Morocco-France Meeting took place in Rabat, signing multiple cooperation agreements. Enhanced exception partnership promoted by King Mohammed VI and French President entered full implementation phase under PM Akhannouch.
  • Republic of KoreaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Korea and Morocco agreed to closely cooperate for early launch of negotiations for a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and Morocco's Secretary of State Omar Hejira held discussions to expand economic cooperation and launch CEPA negotiations, expected to serve as catalyst for bilateral economic cooperation.
  • Republic of KenyaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Kenya and Morocco signed reciprocal visa-free travel agreement as part of Kenya's 2026 tourism expansion initiative. This partnership aims to boost global tourism visibility through AI integration and unified African travel corridors.
  • Republic of MaliflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Mali's transitional government officially endorsed Morocco's plan for disputed Western Sahara, withdrawing recognition of separatist Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. This aligns with growing international backing including US and EU support, and October 2025 UN Security Council resolution.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Morocco competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Visit Portugal: Visit Portugal markets a heritage-rich, event-driven destination to European and long-haul source markets. It is a direct peer for Morocco's UNESCO/heritage-led tourism proposition and event-driven brand strategy.
  • Visit Dubai: Dubai's tourism promotion authority markets heritage, luxury, and events to international source markets via ONMT-style trade missions and global travel-agency partnerships. It is a direct peer for Morocco's ONMT-led international tourism promotion.
  • Invest in Turkey: Turkey's investment promotion agency markets industrial zones, incentives, and FTAs to global investors. It is a direct peer for AMDIE's role in channeling FDI into Morocco's automotive, aerospace, and hydrogen ecosystems.
  • Visit Singapore: Singapore's destination marketing organization targets high-value source markets and event-driven demand. It is a direct peer for ONMT's international tourism campaigns, including its Chinese market expansion.
  • Estonia e-Estonia: Estonia's e-Estonia program is the global benchmark for digital government, e-identity, and digital public services. It is a direct peer for the Maroc.ma/CNIE/SMART stack and the GovTech Innovation Challenge.
  • Saudi Vision 2030: Saudi Arabia's national transformation portal coordinates Vision 2030 diversification across tourism, industry, and digital government. It mirrors Morocco's ambition to reposition from a resource- and agriculture-tied economy toward services, hydrogen, and high-value industries.
  • UAE Government Portal: The UAE's official government portal consolidates federal services, identity, and citizen-facing digital tools across multiple ministries. It is directly comparable to Maroc.ma as a multi-language national gateway combining e-government, identity, and public-service delivery.
  • Singapore Government Portal: Singapore's gov.sg portal aggregates citizen, business, and migrant services into a unified digital front door. It is a direct peer to Maroc.ma as a multilingual national gateway for services and information.

Regional players

  • South African Government Services: South Africa's national portal provides e-government services, investment information, and tourism content. It is a regional peer to Maroc.ma across Africa, given South Africa's comparable investment-grade status and digital-services ambitions.
  • GAFI Egypt (Investment Promotion): Egypt's General Authority for Free Zones and Investment promotes FDI into Suez Canal Economic Zone-adjacent sectors. It is a regional peer for Morocco's AMDIE within North Africa's competitive investment-promotion landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Morocco social profiles

Digital presence

Morocco financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Morocco leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Morocco subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Morocco funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Morocco M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Morocco

What does Morocco do?

Morocco provides government services, travel and tourism information, cultural heritage resources, investment promotion, and digital public services through its official Maroc.ma national portal operated by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication. The portal offers electronic identity (CNIE), business registration (DirectEntrepreneur.ma), Arabic language learning (e-Madrassa), foreign exchange services (SMART platform), and digital travel services (Pax Check mobile boarding pass).

Is Morocco a public or private company?

Morocco is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Morocco founded?

Morocco was founded in 2012. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is Morocco based?

Morocco is headquartered in Rabat, Morocco, in the Africa region.

Who are Morocco's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Visit Portugal, Visit Dubai, Invest in Turkey, Visit Singapore, Estonia e-Estonia, Saudi Vision 2030, UAE Government Portal and Singapore Government Portal. Regional players are South African Government Services and GAFI Egypt (Investment Promotion).

Does Morocco have an API?

No public API is recorded for Morocco.

What industry is Morocco in?

Morocco's product category is Government Digital Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIADAN, Interagency/International Information Exchange & Cooperation, with a secondary code of THAJACAC, Historic Sites, Heritage Landmarks & Archaeological Sites. Its NAICS code is 712 and its SIC code is 8888.

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