Morocco is rapidly solidifying its place in the global race for green hydrogen, with growing international recognition of its potential to become a major player in renewable energy exports. Spanish newspaper La Razón recently spotlighted Morocco’s ambitious strategy, highlighting its bold vision to lead in the production and export of clean fuels, particularly toward the European market.
Backed by abundant solar and wind resources, Morocco is pushing forward with a sweeping energy transition. One of the centerpiece initiatives driving this momentum is the Chbika project, located along the Atlantic coast in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region. The facility will combine one gigawatt of installed solar and wind capacity to power the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis, using desalinated seawater.
The goal is to convert that hydrogen into up to 200,000 tons of green ammonia annually—most of which is earmarked for export to Europe. This project, according to La Razón, signals Morocco’s emergence not just as a future global hub for clean hydrogen production but also as a pioneering force for technological advancement across the African continent.
The country has already set an ambitious target: by 2030, it aims to source 52% of its electricity from renewables, up from just over 37% today. That would mean nearly 10 gigawatts of clean energy capacity and could allow Morocco to produce as much as one million tons of green hydrogen each year.
If these projections hold, Morocco could surpass Spain’s output by as much as 30% by 2050, positioning itself to meet up to 5% of Europe’s future hydrogen demand on its own. As global energy markets shift, Morocco is staking its claim as a key supplier in a decarbonized future.
