Orange Morocco has announced the hosting of the Médusa submarine cable and the inauguration of the first open-access cable landing station in Nador.
The company confirmed in a statement received by Madar21 that these two projects reinforce its strategic position as a technological innovator and a key player in developing essential telecommunications infrastructure. They are part of its strategy to enhance international connectivity and establish itself as a regional digital hub.
Orange Morocco stated that the projects align with its strategic vision predicated on innovation, digital sovereignty, and inclusivity, which are essential pillars of its commitments and responsibilities towards the national digital economy.
In this context, Orange Morocco’s CEO, Hendrik Castel, stressed that the landing of the Médusa cable and the inauguration of the submarine cable landing station in Nador mark the beginning of a historic phase in connectivity in Morocco, reflecting Orange’s ability to execute large-scale strategic infrastructure projects.
He added that these projects embody Orange’s leadership role as a high-level technological innovator, capable of constructing advanced infrastructures that serve the kingdom’s digital sovereignty and strengthen Morocco’s position as a significant African digital hub.
The statement highlighted that the Médusa submarine cable stretches over 8,700 kilometers and has 18 landing points in Europe and North Africa, making it the longest submarine cable in the Mediterranean Sea, with a total capacity of 20 terabits per second, catering to bandwidth needs and enhancing the flexibility of digital exchanges between Europe and Africa.
It was noted that Orange Morocco designed and constructed the submarine cable landing station in Nador in a record time of just 15 months, covering an area of approximately 3,500 square meters, with a technical capacity estimated at 140 kilowatts, alongside flexible and scalable international connectivity reaching up to 20 terabits per second.
The company asserted that the new station is secure and open to various stakeholders, forming a fundamental infrastructure for future submarine cables and high-capacity computing partners, thereby enhancing Morocco’s appeal as a regional digital hub.
The statement pointed out that the landing of the Médusa cable in Nador was supported by specialized branches of the Orange Group, including Orange Marine with its new-generation cable-laying vessel, in addition to Elettra TLC, which specializes in engineering and coordinating marine operations.
Orange Morocco emphasized that this comprehensive control of the value chain, from installation to operation, reflects the group’s global expertise in submarine cables, with its participation in the implementation of more than 40 submarine cables worldwide.
These projects are part of Orange Morocco’s strategy, which includes structural investments exceeding 100 billion dirhams over 25 years, supported by technological innovation, through the launch of the “Live Intelligence” artificial intelligence ecosystem, 5G technology, and bolstering digital sovereignty through the establishment of the “Orange Tech” data center and forging partnerships in cloud computing.
