Morocco joins Africa's top 10 startup ecosystems
Morocco has entered the top 10 African startup ecosystems, according to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, an annual report by StartupBlink that ranks over 1,000 cities and 100 countries worldwide based on the strength and vibrancy of their startup landscapes.
The country is now ranked 88th globally, climbing four spots from last year's 92nd position, with a score of 0.687. Morocco has recorded the highest growth rate (over 23%) among North African countries. Regionally, it ranks 3rd in North Africa, behind Egypt (65th globally) and Tunisia (82nd).
In Africa overall, Morocco ranks 9th, ahead of Senegal but behind South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, and Namibia. Globally, the top five positions are held by the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Singapore, and Canada.
Casablanca, Morocco's startup hub
Morocco has three cities in the global top 1,000, with Casablanca and Rabat showing strong momentum. Casablanca climbed an impressive 42 spots to rank 317th globally, with a growth rate of over 40%, the highest among Morocco's startup hubs and in North Africa. Rabat also advanced, rising seven places to 811th, with a growth rate exceeding 20%. In contrast, Agadir risks dropping out of the global top 1,000 due to a negative growth trend (968th).
The report attributes Morocco's performance to its affordable and stable base for entrepreneurs seeking to access the North African market. It also highlights the impact of public and private initiatives, such as MoroccoTech, the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, and events like GITEX Africa, which help position the country as a regional tech hub.
Key capital funds such as UM6P Ventures, Maroc Numeric Fund, and the Innov Invest Fund play a crucial role in supporting early-stage startups, while organizations like StartUp Maroc and innovation hubs like Impact Lab contribute to building a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, writes the authors of the report.
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