Building on the growing maturity of the national gaming industry ecosystem, this challenge seeks to reach a new milestone: transitioning from a mere ideas competition to a genuine industrial incubation phase. The primary objective is to enable selected startups to deliver a Proof of Concept (POC) that can be directly integrated into inwi’s digital platforms.

Furthermore, this Challenge focuses on designing mechanics such as mini-games, community challenges, and engagement systems. Implementation will be progressive, with a priority focus on the « win by inwi » application to attract the “digital natives” segment. Following the success of this phase, the project’s scope is expected to expand to the My inwi App in a second edition.

To ensure the technical and commercial viability of the participating projects, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (MJCC) and Inwi aims to provide a thorough and complete support program. This begins with co-design workshops featuring business and digital transformation teams to align innovative solutions with real market needs.

The program also includes the showcase of functional prototypes (POCs) on the sidelines of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026. Furthermore, a grant of 100,000 Dirhams awarded by inwi to the winning startup to finalize and launch the project’s industrial integration. To enhance the international visibility of Moroccan innovators, the program offers also the opportunity to participate in Gamescom, Europe’s premier gaming industry event.

The selection and incubation process will follow a specific agenda:

• Call for Applications Opens: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Application Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026
• Workshop: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Final Pitch: Sunday, May 24, 2026

For more information, please consult the following link:
https://www.moroccogamingindustry.ma/challenge-startup-gaming/

As part of the implementation of the intergovernmental declaration of intent signed between Morocco and France under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, and the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, in favor of developing the gaming industry ecosystem in Morocco, the second edition of the “Video Game Incubator“ program officially launched on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Initiated by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, in partnership with the French Embassy in Morocco, this initiative supports twelve Moroccan entrepreneurs working in the gaming industry.

Participants will benefit from a tailor-made program designed by the company Level Link Partners, with the support of renowned international experts. They will have access to training adapted to their needs, as well as a strategic network bringing together key players in the sector.

This program constitutes a key step in consolidating and strengthening the Moroccan ecosystem of gaming industry startups. It promotes the development of entrepreneurial skills, the optimization of production methods and processes, the building and sustainability of high-performance teams, as well as the integration and practical application of core corporate values.

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication launched, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, the call for application for the second edition of the “Video Game Incubator” program, in partnership with the Embassy of France in Morocco and the « Institut Français du Maroc ».

This incubation program is intended for video game development studios, whether in the process of being created or already active, as well as entrepreneurs holding self-employed entrepreneurs status who are project leaders with ambitious initiatives in the gaming industry.

Participants in the second edition will benefit from tailored support through a specialized program supervised by international experts, including training modules adapted to technical and entrepreneurial needs, access to a strategic network bringing together key players in the industry, as well as participation in major gaming industry events.

Participation in the program requires completing the following application form:
(https://www.moroccogamingindustry.ma/vgi-2026/), no later than February 5, 2026.

This initiative forms part of the implementation of the intergovernmental declaration of intent signed between Morocco and France, under the presidency of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, and the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, relating to the support and structuring of the cultural and creative video game industry ecosystem in Morocco.

For more information about the program:

https://www.moroccogamingindustry.ma/vgi-2nd-edition/

In line with Morocco’s ambition to position itself as a leading African hub for the gaming industry, a new strategic milestone has been reached through the integration of gaming industry companies into the Innovation Support Fund (FSI). To this end, an amendment to the FSI agreement was signed between the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, ANPME, and the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises, thereby officially making gaming industry companies eligible sectors.

In continuity with this dynamic, a dedicated sub-program for the gaming industry has been launched within the framework of the national industrial innovation and R&D support program for the 2026–2028 period. Its objective is to accelerate the development of innovative projects while strengthening the competitiveness and technological capabilities of Moroccan studios and startups.

This initiative is designed as an integrated support offer covering the entire value chain of video game development. From prototyping to pilot industrialization, companies benefit from tailored financial support enabling them to turn their ideas into competitive market-ready products.

The program is structured around two complementary funding offers:

• offer 1: Prototyping Support

Financial support covering up to 70% of project costs, capped at 1 million MAD, to enable the development of functional prototypes.

• offer 2: Pilot Industrialization Support

Financial support covering up to 30% of project costs, capped at 3 million MAD, to support the transition from prototypes to industrialized and market-ready solutions.

Through this initiative, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, together with its partners, aims to identify and support high-potential gaming industry projects capable of contributing to the development of a competitive and innovation-driven national industry.

For more informations, download the regulations for the Gaming Industry Sub-Program and explore further details:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AF1qakj30K7DT4pD2ub—drAjjVlwA3

Application form for the Video Game Industry Support Subprogram:
https://forms.gle/6eNhAffuX4vAuBZw7

Building on the growing maturity of the national gaming industry ecosystem, this challenge seeks to reach a new milestone: transitioning from a mere ideas competition to a genuine industrial incubation phase. The primary objective is to enable selected startups to deliver a Proof of Concept (POC) that can be directly integrated into inwi’s digital platforms.

Furthermore, this Challenge focuses on designing mechanics such as mini-games, community challenges, and engagement systems. Implementation will be progressive, with a priority focus on the « win by inwi » application to attract the “digital natives” segment. Following the success of this phase, the project’s scope is expected to expand to the My inwi App in a second edition.

To ensure the technical and commercial viability of the participating projects, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (MJCC) and Inwi aims to provide a thorough and complete support program. This begins with co-design workshops featuring business and digital transformation teams to align innovative solutions with real market needs.

The program also includes the showcase of functional prototypes (POCs) on the sidelines of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026. Furthermore, a grant of 100,000 Dirhams awarded by inwi to the winning startup to finalize and launch the project’s industrial integration. To enhance the international visibility of Moroccan innovators, the program offers also the opportunity to participate in Gamescom, Europe’s premier gaming industry event.

The selection and incubation process will follow a specific agenda:

• Call for Applications Opens: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Application Deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026
• Workshop: Monday, April 27, 2026
• Final Pitch: Sunday, May 24, 2026

For more information, please consult the following link:
https://www.moroccogamingindustry.ma/challenge-startup-gaming/

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and Huawei Morocco have sealed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of the gaming industry and digital industries in Morocco.

This initiative aims to structure a competitive gaming industry ecosystem and accelerate the sector’s development, in anticipation of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026. The agreement was signed by Mr. Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and Mr. David Li, General Manager of Huawei Morocco.

The partnership is based on a shared vision, focused on training, support, and the promotion of Moroccan talent in high-potential sectors, within a public-private cooperation framework oriented toward innovation and sustainable impact.

On April 16, on the sidelines of GITEX AFRICA in Marrakech, Minister Mehdi Bensaid signed a partnership agreement with OneCloud to strengthen the video game industry in Morocco, particularly through the upcoming Video Game City in Rabat. The agreement aims to jointly develop cloud gaming solutions tailored to the ecosystem of companies operating in the video game sector.

On March 3, 2025, Minister Mehdi Bensaid met with Mr. Hans Kornhaedie Saleh, Head of Garena for the Middle East. Garena is a globally renowned video game publisher, best known for its hit mobile game Free Fire, one of the most popular mobile games worldwide. During the meeting, Mr. Saleh highlighted Morocco’s growing momentum in developing the video game industry and presented his project aimed at supporting the expansion of Garena’s activities within the Kingdom.

On February 26, 2025, Benjamin Anseaume, CEO of TA Publishing (a subsidiary of Forever Entertainment Group, a major publisher on Nintendo Switch), signed a letter of intent with Mr. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaïd, Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, in the presence of Mrs. Rachida Dati, French Minister of Culture.

This agreement marks a key milestone in the development of Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem. This project is part of the national dynamic aimed at positioning Morocco as the African hub of the gaming industry.

The project involves setting up a studio in Rabat with 50 to 100 employees in the long term, specializing in video game development. In this context, TA Publishing will mobilize its expertise to structure the project, while the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication will facilitate the installation through incentive measures, administrative support, and operational backing.

Quote from Benjamin Anseaume: “After two years of searching for international locations, Morocco has proven itself through its structured and visionary strategy. We are convinced that Rabat Gaming City will become a key hub for our growth.”

TA Publishing is a French video game development studio, a subsidiary of Forever Entertainment Group, one of the largest video game publishers on Nintendo Switch worldwide.

As part of the national momentum supporting Moroccan youth led by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication to foster their skills in the field of esports, the eSports tournaments are returning, on the sidelines of the 3rd edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, with the official opening of registration.

Open to enthusiasts players across the Kingdom, the eSports tournaments will feature competition on three major titles:

• Fortnite
• EA FC 26
• Valorant

Competition timeline:

• Registration opens: February 14, 2026
• Qualifier 1: March 2–8, 2026
• Qualifier 2: March 23–29, 2026
• Qualifier 3: April 13–19, 2026
• Play-in: May 2–3, 2026
• Finals: May 20–24, 2026

Finalists and winning players will have the opportunity to compete in Morocco’s largest arena, hosted within the Morocco Gaming Expo, at the Sofitel – Jardin des Roses in Rabat, from May 20 to 24, 2026.

For more information, visit: https://mgex.lgame.gg/
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Signing of a partnership agreement between the National Museum Foundation (FNM), the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games (FRMJE), and the Regional League of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra for Electronic Games (LRRSK), with the aim of promoting digital culture and video games.

This agreement aims to strengthen joint cooperation for the advancement of digital culture and video games, thereby leading to the enhancement of artistic and cultural heritage through innovative and educational initiatives.

As part of this agreement, the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games will participate in enriching the museum visiting experience by integrating Video games within museums, making them more interactive and engaging, especially for youth. The Federation also pledges to highlight the social and educational dimensions of these games and strive for their integration into the Olympic Games.

For its part, the Regional League of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra for Electronic Games will develop interactive games suitable for each museum and provide educational rooms equipped with the necessary materials, such as computers and PlayStation devices, in addition to graphic design harmonious with the identity of each museum, with the goal of creating an immersive and attractive environment for visitors.

The President of the National Museum Foundation, Mr. Mehdi Qotbi, affirmed in a press statement that the signing of this agreement, which is of paramount importance to the Foundation, reflects a desire to attract youth to museums. He stated that “This initiative represents a real opportunity to spark the curiosity of young people to discover museums, as they are the generation of the future who must fully own their heritage.”

He highlighted that museums are increasingly attracting youth, particularly university students, recalling that Morocco boasts nearly 24 museums distributed across the national territory, offering diverse exhibitions to an audience that follows them with growing interest. Mr. Qotbi added that museums enrich the national tourism offering by giving visitors the opportunity to discover this rich and exceptional heritage.

For his part, the President of the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games, Mr. Hicham El Khlifi, emphasized that this agreement is fully consistent with the Royal Vision, which focuses on constant and continuous attention to youth.

After mentioning that the Federation brings together a large number of young people passionate about Esports, Mr. El Khlifi stressed the importance of bringing museums closer to these young individuals. He clarified that Esports combine multiple forms of art, such as graphics, design, and digital images, which makes this collaboration with museums “appropriate and promising.”

This agreement represents a significant step in the digital transformation of the museums affiliated with the National Museum Foundation, by building a bridge that connects cultural heritage with modern technologies.

(the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games (FRMJE): November 12, 2025)

The Moroccan national team has claimed the African championship in Rocket League for the third time in its history, during the African qualifiers for the FIFAe World Cup.
This victory came after the Atlas Lions defeated South Africa in the final match, winning 4 rounds to 3, with a total score of 20 goals to 3.

The national team roster included Sami Hajji, Nassim Bali, Marouane Biba, Yasmin Bali, and Rayane Benani, under the supervision of coach Saad Bassy.

This title marks Morocco’s third championship in three different esports disciplines, following previous triumphs in eFootball Mobile and eFootball Console.
Thanks to this achievement, Morocco officially secures participation in three separate competitions at the upcoming FIFAe World Cup, scheduled for December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.


(the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games (FRMJE): October 27, 2025)