Starlink opens a branch in Morocco... Moroccans are getting closer to Elon Musk's satellite internet service.
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service has made a big step forward for digital internet in Morocco by opening its Moroccan branch, "Starlink Internet Services Morocco," in Casablanca. The independent news site Morocco Intel broke this news on Thursday. It confirms that the project is moving forward faster than expected, as it was first announced in March 2025.
This deployment is the end result of talks that the American company started in the summer of 2024. Discussions reached a crucial turning point during the Qatar-Africa Business Forum held in Marrakech in November 2024, where Lauren Dreyer, vice president of Starlink, led talks directly with Moroccan authorities. The planned deployment will extend from Tangier to Lagouira, covering all of Morocco, including the southern provinces. This comprehensive coverage aligns with the United States' position recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara.
The Starlink project aims to provide high-speed internet access to the most isolated areas, promoting digital inclusion for local communities, businesses, and institutions. This project aligns with Morocco's national strategy to accelerate digital transformation, particularly as the Kingdom prepares to host major international events such as the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
The project seeks to bridge geographical gaps in internet access and support the digital economy. It currently requires final approvals from Moroccan regulatory bodies: the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ANRT) for technical aspects and the General Directorate for Information Systems Security (DGSSI) for security risk assessment. Once these approvals are obtained, the project could be launched commercially in the near future.
The arrival of Starlink is generating considerable interest among observers, who see it as a historic opportunity to modernize Morocco's national telecommunications infrastructure and strengthen its digital sovereignty. The Houhou Informatics blog will closely follow the next steps in this strategic development.