Digital technologies have become integral to cultural heritage preservation in Morocco's West African context, necessitating innovative strategies for safeguarding intangible and tangible assets. A mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews with policymakers and stakeholders, along with a thematic review of existing literature on digital preservation in Africa's cultural sectors. The analysis reveals a significant disparity in access to digital tools among various regions within Morocco, particularly in rural areas where less than 30% of the population has internet connectivity. Digital guardianship efforts must prioritise equitable access and capacity building for local communities to effectively preserve cultural heritage in a digital age. Develop targeted digital literacy programmes for marginalized communities; advocate for public-private partnerships to fund infrastructure improvements; integrate community engagement into digital preservation initiatives.
El-Khairy et al. (Wed,) studied this question.