Launch of Boost’in Gaming Program to Support Moroccan Game Studios
As part of ongoing efforts to support the gaming industry in Morocco, the Boost’in Gaming program is a unique opportunity designed specifically for Moroccan video game development studios. This program offers participants a wide range of benefits aimed at accelerating their growth and achieving success in international markets. Through this program, participants will benefit from […]
Support Program for Moroccan Gaming Startups
Calling all Moroccan gaming startups, as part of the partnership agreement between the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and TAMWILCOM, a unique support program is being launched — unveiled during the first edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo in May 2024. This ambitious initiative leverages South Korean expertise to support the growth of Moroccan […]
Morocco Joins Gamecrealab as First African Participant in Gaming Industry Pavilion
The Kingdom of Morocco is participating, as the first African country, in a dedicated pavilion for the gaming industry (Gamecrealab), alongside France, Luxembourg, Quebec, Switzerland, and Wallonia. The Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication (Department of Communication), along with the Higher Institute of Audiovisual and Cinema Professions, are partners in this program.
MJCC and OFPPT Boost Cooperation in Gaming Industry
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Mr. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, and Mrs. Loubna El Arisha, Director General of the Office of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion, signed a framework agreement to keep pace with the dynamic developments in Morocco’s gaming industry. The agreement aims to promote training and enhance professional […]
Partnership Agreement in the Development of the gaming Industry
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 […]
Meeting with Mr. Hans Saleh, Head of Garena for the Middle East
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 […]
Montpellier Delegation Visits the Department of Communication
On April 24, 2025, Mr. Abdelaziz El Boujdaini, Secretary General of the Communication Department, welcomed a delegation from the French city of Montpellier, led by the city’s Mayor. During the meeting, Ms. Nesrine Essouissi, Director of Video Game Industry Development at the Ministry, delivered a detailed presentation on Morocco’s national strategy in this field, including […]
Visit to ISART DIGITAL Game Development School
On April 11, 2025, Mr. Bensaid visited ISART DIGITAL, a leading video game development school, at its historic campus in the French capital, Paris. During the visit, the Minister held discussions with the management team about the video game industry and the importance of education and training in this rapidly growing sector. He also toured […]
eSports Tournaments – Morocco Gaming Expo 2025
As part of the second edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo, which will take place from July 2 to 6, 2025, at the Palais des Sports within the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication – Department of Communication is organizing the largest national eSports competition, featuring some of […]
Morocco–France: Launch of a Program to Incubate 9 Gaming Industry Startups
The “Video Game Incubator” program, for the incubation of nine Moroccan startups specializing in the gaming field, was launched on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Rabat, in the presence of the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, a delegation from the French Embassy in Morocco, as well as several stakeholders in the […]
