Morocco is making real progress in building digital infrastructure, according to a new report for 2025, the second edition of the Global Data Barometer.
Internet access in the country has now reached more than 92%, which is a good example of how investment in digital tools can help close gaps in access and support digital inclusion.
But the report also points to important challenges. One of the biggest is language. Even though Morocco’s constitution since 2011 recognizes both Arabic and Amazigh as official languages, and a 2019 law explained how Amazigh should be used in public life, most public data is still only available in Arabic or French.
This makes it harder for many people, especially in rural and mountain areas where Amazigh is widely spoken, to access information that affects their lives.
The report says this is not just about Amazigh. Publishing public information in only one or two languages means a lot of people are left out. This shows a lack of strong policies for publishing in multiple languages.
Overall, Morocco is ranked in the “medium capacity” group for data and digital governance.
This ranking is based on 14 different factors. Morocco scored between 31.55 and 48.69 points, which places it in the middle level.
There is political support and some legal steps have been taken to make data more open and inclusive. But these efforts haven’t been fully applied yet when it comes to language.
The report also highlights that Morocco has the political will and a legal framework to support the use of both official languages in public data.
However, there is a clear gap between these promises and what actually happens on the ground.
Experts say that for Morocco to move forward, it needs to apply its laws more effectively and make sure all citizens, regardless of language, can access important public information.
Making data available in all official languages is not just about inclusion, it’s also a key part of transparency and trust in government.
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