Marrakech – PwC Morocco inaugurated its Digital Resilience Center (DRC) in Casablanca today, marking the firm’s first such center in the MENA region.
Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour attended the opening ceremony for the facility, which focuses on strategic and operational support for data protection, business continuity, and combating financial crime and fraud.
The center launches amid growing global instability and technological transitions, where business leaders face dual challenges: managing cyber risks and adopting artificial intelligence. PwC’s Digital Resilience Center addresses these challenges by helping Moroccan and African companies secure their digital transformation.
“The Digital Resilience Centre perfectly embodies our vision. It’s an expertise and innovation center designed to support Moroccan and international companies in digital resilience, risk management, and digital security,” said Réda Loumany, Senior Regional Partner at PwC.
“We firmly believe technology should serve humans and that cybersecurity is fundamentally about trust. That’s why we’re investing in training, skills development, and innovative solutions,” Loumany added.
The DRC offers comprehensive managed cybersecurity services operating 24/7 from Casablanca for both Moroccan and international clients. Its integrated approach covers the full spectrum of digital risks, including cybersecurity, financial crime, digital forensics, and compliance, supported by a local team connected to PwC’s global expertise.
With a modular design, the center delivers customized solutions for each business around four pillars: Managed Cyber, Managed Cyber Defense, Digital Identity, and Cloud Security, addressing growing digital resilience needs.
“The Digital Resilience Center is designed to address operational resilience challenges for Moroccan and international companies,” explained Jamal Basrire, PwC Partner and Technology Consulting Leader. “Companies have varying levels of cyber maturity, and the shortage of specialized talent complicates building robust internal systems. The market needs operational, scalable, and contextualized solutions that adapt to different structures and sectors.”
A regional hub serving Africa
The center aligns with Morocco’s national priorities for digital sovereignty, technological innovation, and talent development. It supports the “Morocco 2030” digital strategy for cybersecurity by strengthening national capabilities, training digital specialists, and enhancing the resilience of public and private organizations.
“Beyond Morocco, our ambition is to make the DRC a regional hub serving Africa, sharing best practices, promoting cooperation, and supporting cybersecurity innovation,” Loumany stated.
Basrire stressed Morocco’s human capital focus: “Morocco’s national cybersecurity strategy 2030 places human capital at the heart of its priorities. The goal is to train more than 100,000 specialists in digital and cybersecurity fields by 2030 to address the skills shortage and support the country’s digital transformation. We will contribute to this goal with 100 dedicated consultants by 2030.”
The Casablanca DRC leverages PwC’s global cybersecurity expertise, with 7,800 professionals and an international network of resilience centers operating continuously using the follow-the-sun model. This interconnection provides clients with local support enhanced by the power of a global network available 24/7.
Beyond its technological role, the center contributes to developing local skills and strengthening Moroccan organizations’ resilience, reinforcing the country’s position as a key player in the regional digital economy.
PwC identifies itself as helping organizations of all sizes and sectors build trust, reinvent themselves, and stand out in a complex world through its consulting, audit, and legal and tax expertise – combining technological innovation with multidisciplinary know-how to support and accelerate sustainable transformation.
PwC has over 400 employees in Morocco, 7,000 in France and the Maghreb, within a network of more than 370,000 people in 149 countries.
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