Oracle has officially opened a new research and development hub in Casablanca, focused on cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The facility will eventually bring together 1,000 Moroccan engineers tasked with developing cutting-edge tech solutions for the global market.
The announcement was made on June 17 during an inauguration ceremony attended by Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister of Digital Transition. Spanning seven floors, the site features state-of-the-art infrastructure and an environment tailored for innovation, complete with collaborative workspaces, a restaurant, an auditorium, fitness rooms, and prayer areas.
This launch marks a major milestone in Oracle’s strategy to position the new center as a hub of innovation. The teams in Casablanca will leverage the full power of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), integrating advanced AI and machine learning capabilities to tackle modern tech challenges and anticipate the evolving demands of businesses worldwide.
The project is part of a broader collaboration with Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition. Oracle has made a strategic bet on homegrown talent, actively recruiting from local engineering schools. That investment is already paying off: nearly every eligible intern from last year’s program has since been offered a full-time position.
Craig Stephen, Executive Vice President at Oracle, described the move as a key step in the company’s goal to use Morocco as a launchpad for innovation across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. He highlighted the country’s deep talent pool and strategic geographic location as driving forces behind Oracle’s expansion.
And this is only the beginning. Oracle has also announced plans to roll out two new cloud regions—one in Casablanca and another in Settat. These local data centers will give businesses the option to store and process data within Moroccan borders, ensuring compliance with local regulations while tapping into the high-performance services of OCI.
Oracle’s latest move underscores its growing ambitions in Morocco and reflects a broader commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure across the African continent.
