Morocco’s gaming industry continues to evolve, driven by new technologies, emerging talent and new opportunities. Technologies are changing, business models are transforming, and studios and developers must constantly keep up with new trends, understand emerging challenges and seize new opportunities.
It is within this dynamic context that the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication – Communication Department is launching “MGI Talks Thursdays”, a new monthly gathering dedicated to dialogue and knowledge-sharing around the gaming industry.
The MGI Talks bring together studios, developers, young talents, experts and various ecosystem stakeholders to discuss concrete topics shaping the future of the sector.
Throughout the different sessions, discussions will cover a wide range of topics, including game engines, generative artificial intelligence, cloud gaming, virtual and augmented reality, intellectual property, contracting, taxation, as well as funding and support mechanisms.
Each session will provide an opportunity to explore a specific topic, discover new perspectives and gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges linked to the development of Morocco’s gaming industry.
With this new gathering, MGI Talks is establishing itself as a regular space for discussion for those who create, develop and build the future of the gaming industry.
Morocco has once again confirmed its dominance on the African esports scene, being crowned champion of Africa in the Rocket League competition of the FIFAe African Nations League 2026.
The Moroccan lineup, composed of ANORIQ, SKYRIX and RAY, delivered an outstanding performance to secure the top spot in Africa, under the guidance of coach KASSIO.
This historic achievement further highlights the growing strength of Morocco’s esports scene and marks another important milestone for the country’s competitive gaming ecosystem.
Congratulations to the entire Moroccan team for this exceptional performance and for proudly representing Morocco on the African esports stage.
The Moroccan gaming industry scene continues to produce ambitious projects that push the boundaries of creativity and gameplay. Based in Rabat, Ivalice Studio is one of the new-generation Moroccan studios bringing a distinct vision to the world of video game development through immersive and mechanics-driven role-playing experiences.
Its debut title, Rogue Fantasy: Ever-Shifting Worlds, was presented at Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, offering players a first look at a universe where no two adventures are ever quite the same. The game combines the strategic depth of Japanese RPGs with the unpredictability of roguelike experiences and the tactical decision-making of auto-battler games.
Every run invites players to discover a different world, with procedurally generated dungeons, quests, and challenges shaping each adventure. With its focus on strategic choices, replayability, and constantly evolving gameplay, Rogue Fantasy: Ever-Shifting Worlds is designed to keep players guessing and coming back for one more run.
Following its presentation at Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, the game will now take its next step onto the international stage at Gamescom 2026, where it will showcase Moroccan game development to a global audience of players and industry professionals. Through Rogue Fantasy: Ever-Shifting Worlds, Ivalice Studio represents a new generation of Moroccan developers creating ambitious, original gaming experiences from Rabat for players around the world.
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication has received representatives of Moroccan video game development studios who will represent the Kingdom of Morocco at the largest European event dedicated to the gaming industry, to be held from August 26 to 30, 2026, in Germany.
This meeting has been an opportunity to commend the dynamism and expertise of Moroccan talents, as well as to reaffirm the Ministry’s support for the development of the national gaming industry. The Minister has also encouraged the participating studios to showcase the excellence of Moroccan creation, promote the Kingdom’s potential among key international stakeholders, and seize this opportunity to develop strategic partnerships, attract investment, and strengthen Morocco’s presence on the global gaming indsutry stage. Morocco’s participation in this major event is part of the implementation of the gaming industry development strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom as a leading regional hub in Africa and the MENA region.
The Moroccan gaming industry Scene continues to showcase new projects driven by ambition and creativity. With Rivaldom, developed by Qasbah Labs, a Franco-Moroccan studio, a new video game IP aims to demonstrate the potential of Moroccan talents to create experiences capable of gaining international recognition.
Presented as a preview at Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, Rivaldom is a strategy game that immerses players in a science-fiction universe where different factions compete for supremacy. Beyond its gaming experience, the project stands out through an artistic identity inspired by Moroccan heritage, reflecting the studio’s ambition to highlight local cultural richness through a video game creation with global reach.
Based in Morocco, Qasbah Labs aims to contribute to the development of the national gaming industry ecosystem by building a strong local community before expanding internationally. Through this project, the studio seeks to demonstrate that a game developed by Moroccan talents can grow into a competitive IP recognized on the global stage.
Following its presentation at Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, Rivaldom continues its international journey and will be showcased at Gamescom 2026, one of the world’s largest video game events, with the ambition of contributing to Morocco’s emergence as a hub for video game creation, capable of developing its own IPs and actively participating in the global gaming industry.
Morocco and France are taking a new step in their cooperation in the creative industries, with a particular focus on the development of the gaming industry.
As part of the signing of new partnership agreements, a strategic cooperation with the Arab World Institute in Paris includes strengthening initiatives related to video game production. This initiative opens new opportunities for collaboration between Moroccan and French stakeholders, fostering knowledge exchange, creativity, and innovation within the sector.
This dynamic also reflects a shared vision to support the growth of Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem and create new opportunities for talents and creators. It contributes to strengthening Morocco’s position as a regional hub for creative industries, particularly the gaming industry, while further consolidating cooperation ties between the two countries.
