Cegelec Maroc celebrated its 80th anniversary on October 21, 2026, in Casablanca, gathering nearly 1,500 employees and retirees. The company was founded in 1946 and has since diversified its activities from electrical work to projects in infrastructure, energy, industry, and technology. As a VINCI Energies entity in Africa, Cegelec Maroc now employs around 4,400 people and has achieved a turnover of 8 billion dirhams in 2025.
The company's portfolio includes energy infrastructure, industry, building, and new information and communication technologies. Cegelec Maroc originated from the Compagnie Chérifienne d'Entreprises Électriques (CCEE) and the Société Générale d'Entreprises Électriques (SGEC). Over the years, it has accompanied Morocco's economic and industrial transformations, developing expertise in various sectors such as healthcare, sports, education, aerospace, automotive, and airport infrastructure.
Cegelec Maroc's experience in Morocco has supported its international development, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa since 2014. The company has strengthened its presence in the region, focusing on electricity transmission and transformation. Notable projects include a 1,000-kilometer, 225 kV electrical interconnection linking Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Senegal. Additionally, Cegelec Maroc has built over 30 high-voltage transformation substations in Mauritania, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Benin.
The company has also undertaken electrification projects in Rwanda and is currently working on technical lots for a 421-meter tower in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. In the Middle East, where Cegelec Maroc has been present since 2018, its projects primarily concern energy transmission. In 2025, the company launched three new electrical substation projects at 400 kV, two in Saudi Arabia and one in the United Arab Emirates.
The celebration in Casablanca highlighted the transmission of competencies between generations. Abdellah Sabri, General Director of VINCI Energies in Africa and Managing Director of Cegelec Maroc, emphasized that the company's 80 years of success are primarily due to the work of its employees, who have perpetuated the sharing of know-how across generations.
Cegelec Maroc's diversification and international expansion have contributed to its growth and success. The company's expertise in various sectors has enabled it to accompany Morocco's development and expand its presence in Africa and the Middle East. With a strong portfolio of projects and a commitment to transmitting competencies, Cegelec Maroc is poised for continued growth and success.
As Cegelec Maroc looks to the future, it will likely continue to build on its experience and expertise in various sectors. The company's commitment to innovation and transmission of know-how will be essential in driving its growth and success in the years to come.
Key points
- Cegelec Maroc celebrates 80 years of activity and international expansion, marking significant growth and diversification in various sectors.
- The company has strengthened its presence in sub-Saharan Africa, undertaking notable projects in electricity transmission and transformation.
- Cegelec Maroc's experience and expertise have enabled it to accompany Morocco's development and expand its presence in Africa and the Middle East.
