Morocco launches Nexus AI Factory with the aim of leading Africa’s AI sector
Nexus Core Systems has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Moroccan authorities to develop a $1.28 billion artificial intelligence facility.
Summary
- Nexus Core Systems signed a $1.28 billion MoU with the Moroccan authorities at GITEX Africa 2026 to launch the Nexus AI Factory Platform.
- The project will be launched in two phases, including an HPC data center, a Center of Excellence, and an innovation center, with a capacity of 36 MW and 125 jobs by 2027.
- This program supports Morocco’s Digital 2030 strategy and is supported by technology from Nvidia and Naver Cloud.
The agreement was made official during GITEX Africa 2026, held from April 7 to 9 in Marrakech. It brings together Nexus Core Systems and the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Administrative Reforms, the Ministry of Investment, Public Policy Coordination and Evaluation, and the Moroccan Organization for Investment and Export Development.
The agreement marks the first phase of the “Nexus AI Factory Platform,” a project positioned as a key step in Morocco’s push to strengthen its role in advanced digital infrastructure.
According to Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, the facility will include a high-performance computer data center and a Center of Excellence focused on training and skills transfer. It will also have an innovation hub dedicated to next-generation AI applications.
The project will introduce what officials describe as an integrated, independent infrastructure capable of supporting both domestic needs and international operations. The broad road also includes plans for a next-generation data center near Casablanca, which has long-term ambitions to scale more capacity while relying on renewable energy sources.
Phased issuance and investment structure
The project will be deployed in two phases and is expected to generate 125 direct jobs by 2027. The first phase will see Nexus Core Systems allocate 5 billion dirhams to develop a 16 megawatt facility in the Nouaceur region, marking the launch of the platform.
The second phase will follow with an additional investment of 7 billion dirhams in a different area, increasing the capacity by 20 megawatts.
Together, these phases are part of a long-term vision that lays the groundwork for AI workloads and future expansion.
This plan is in line with Morocco’s “Digital 2030” plan, launched in 2024, which aims to increase the contribution of the digital economy to gross domestic product to 5%.
The strategy also sets goals to create 270,000 jobs, support the development of 3,000 start-ups, and accelerate the digitization of public services. The Nexus AI Factory Platform is expected to contribute to this objective by strengthening infrastructure and fostering innovation-led growth.
Officials highlight the strategic and economic impact
Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, the minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, said the project will strengthen Morocco’s technological capabilities.
“The launch of the Nexus AI Factory Platform contributes to the development of digital infrastructure and strengthens Morocco’s capabilities in digital technology and artificial intelligence,” he said.
Nexus Core Systems CEO Jaap Zuiderveld identified Morocco’s investment climate and talent base as key factors behind the decision.
“Morocco offers a combination of political stability, forward-looking leadership and strong talent,” he said, adding that the company “is not only using the most efficient infrastructure” but is building an “integrated ecosystem” that includes a Center of Excellence and an innovative hub to support global operations.
Founded in 2025 in partnership with Lloyds Capital, Nexus Core Systems is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to develop AI factories for the most demanding computing jobs around the world.
The London-based company relies on advanced technologies from Nvidia and Naver Cloud, positioning its infrastructure to meet the growing demand for AI-driven processing capacity in global markets.
