Morocco and several European partners are advancing preparations for the future export of green hydrogen and renewable electricity from North Africa to Europe, although key regulatory, commercial and infrastructure hurdles must still be overcome before exports can begin, according to a German government report published this month.
The annual report on Germany’s bilateral energy partnerships, released by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, outlines ongoing work under the Moroccan-German Energy Partnership (PAREMA) to establish trade routes for green hydrogen and renewable power between Morocco and European markets.
The report identifies two priority areas: the development of a hydrogen supply corridor linking Morocco with the Netherlands and Germany, and a multilateral roadmap aimed at enabling cross-border trade in renewable electricity between Morocco and several European countries.
Morocco, which has invested heavily in solar and wind generation over the past decade, is seeking to leverage its abundant renewable resources to become a supplier of low-carbon energy products to Europe as the continent looks to reduce emissions and diversify energy supplies.
Under the hydrogen initiative, officials from Morocco, the Netherlands and Germany met in Rotterdam in May 2025 to examine a potential hydrogen corridor stretching from Moroccan production facilities to industrial users in western Germany. Discussions focused on transport infrastructure, investment needs, regulatory frameworks and coordination among governments.
The report said a World Bank-backed pre-feasibility study examined Morocco’s potential role as a production and export hub for green hydrogen and assessed how the country’s ports could support future shipments.
Representatives from Morocco’s sustainable energy agency Masen, the National Ports Agency, Dutch and German port operators, and hydrogen industry stakeholders participated in the discussions.
German and Dutch officials have publicly backed the project, describing Morocco as a country with significant renewable energy potential and a possible long-term supplier of green hydrogen to European industry.
The second pillar of cooperation centers on the Sustainable Electricity Trade (SET) Roadmap, an initiative involving Morocco, Spain, Portugal, France and Germany. The project aims to create conditions for cross-border trade in renewable electricity and greater integration of electricity markets across the participating countries.
According to the report, German officials also cautioned that the movement of renewable electricity across borders would require common regulatory standards, certification mechanisms and economic incentives. Experts participating in discussions in Rabat highlighted the need for transparent access to power networks and further legislative harmonization.
The report noted that studies are also underway to assess the electrification potential of Morocco’s industrial sector and identify cost-effective opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
