Ericsson and Orange Maroc announce a strategic partnership at GITEX Africa 2026 to accelerate the adoption of private 5G networks for enterprises in Morocco.
Ericsson and Orange Maroc have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and promote private 5G network solutions for the enterprise sector in Morocco.
The announcement, made at GITEX Africa 2026, responds to the rapid digitalisation of Moroccan industries and the emergence of new connectivity needs for automation, IoT and digitalised operations, in line with the ambitions of Morocco Digital Strategy 2030.
This partnership comes as Moroccan companies increasingly require advanced, secure and reliable connectivity to drive their Digital Transformation agendas. The collaboration aims to define and structure a catalogue of solutions targeting key industrial use cases, particularly in smart logistics, utilities, energy and smart territories.
It also aims to support resilient and secure connectivity for critical infrastructures such as mining, ports, utilities and other strategic sectors. It will strengthen Orange Maroc’s position as an integrated ICT operator capable of offering comprehensive solutions that combine connectivity with cloud, Edge Computing and security.
As part of the agreement, Ericsson will provide a complete private 5G network platform, including its advanced radio and 5G core technologies. This platform will be deployed in Orange Maroc’s 5G Lab, creating a powerful environment for demonstration and experimentation. The lab will serve as a structuring lever to develop a rich catalogue of B2B use cases, allowing Moroccan companies to test and validate solutions and discover the benefits of 5G in improving productivity and optimising operational costs.
