Morocco has officially mandated that all new buildings and housing developments be equipped with fibre optic connections.
This new regulation was formalised through a joint decree published in the Official Bulletin No. 7454 on 6 November 2025, establishing minimum technical standards for connecting new infrastructure to public telecommunications networks. The initiative aims to modernise and enhance digital services nationwide.
Amal El Falah Sghrouchni, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, explained that the goal is to ensure access to very high-speed internet from the moment of construction: “new buildings will be directly connected to fibre optics, enabling residents and businesses to benefit from fast, reliable digital services.”
This measure is a key component of Morocco’s ‘Digital Morocco 2030’ strategy, which seeks to foster an inclusive and sustainable digital economy. It complements the National Broadband and Ultra-High-Speed Broadband Plan, targeting 70% population coverage with 5G and connecting 5.6 million households to fibre optics by 2030. Currently, Morocco has nearly 4 million FTTH (fibre-to-the-home) lines, a number that continues to grow. The existing infrastructure is shared among national operators, enhancing service quality and enabling speeds of up to 1 Gbps at reduced costs.
By making broadband a mandatory feature in new developments, Morocco aims to create widespread connectivity that will drive innovation, support startups and digital enterprises, and improve services in education, healthcare, and public administration. The extensive deployment of fibre optics is also expected to accelerate the digital economy by facilitating access to secure cloud services, teleworking, and high-bandwidth business applications.
