Casablanca hosted the Morocco–U.S. Summit on Intellectual Property in the Creative Industries on October 15–16. Organized by the U.S. Mission to Morocco and the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in partnership with the American Cultural Association, the summit aimed to strengthen protection for creators and support the economic development of cultural and creative sectors.
Bringing together around 20 Moroccan and American experts and more than 130 entrepreneurs, the event served as a platform to exchange expertise on rights protection, content marketing, and commercial licensing practices. The program featured specialized workshops on rights related to video games and the challenges posed by the misuse of artificial intelligence. Key participants included the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), alongside leading specialized institutions and organizations.
The summit highlighted the critical role of intellectual property in safeguarding the value of game developers’ creations, attracting investment, and facilitating international market access for Moroccan projects.
Moroccan player Adam Hbreh has reached a new milestone in esports by securing a place in the FC Pro 27 Open Global Qualifier, which will take place in London.
This qualification comes as part of the international EA SPORTS FC 27 competitions, which bring together professional players from around the world and give them the opportunity to compete at an international level.
This achievement highlights Morocco’s presence in esports, particularly in competitive football video games.
A Moroccan delegation representing the Youth Department participated in the 21st Meeting of Arab Capital Youth, held in Amman from 3 to 10 October 2026. Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and Jordanian Ministry of Youth and the League of Arab States under the theme “Youth and Esports in Developing Creative Thinking,” the event brought together delegations from 14 Arab countries.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences, showcase Morocco’s approach, and discuss the role of esports in developing young people’s digital and creative skills. It also helped strengthen Arab youth cooperation, build young people’s capacities, and empower them to keep pace with rapid changes in digital and creative fields.
As part of the agreement signed on the sidelines of Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and HP have strengthened their collaboration to develop young people’s skills and support professionals working in the youth sector.
Within this framework, HP conducted a train-the-trainer program in youth Centers through its HP Gaming Garage program. The training aimed to strengthen trainers’ skills and enable them to better guide young people in gaming, digital technologies, and emerging career opportunities in the sector.
Participation far exceeded expectations, with more than 100 participants taking part in the training, reflecting growing interest in this initiative.
This collaboration highlights the importance of public-private partnerships in developing skills, sharing expertise, and creating new opportunities for young Moroccans.
From October 9 to 22, 2026, Morocco is taking part in the new edition of Game Créalab Francophone, a residency dedicated to video game design and writing, held in Chartres, France.
This participation marks a new step in opening Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem to international professional and creative networks. It also reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering the emergence of talents capable of bringing Moroccan video game projects to the international stage.
For the 2026 edition, Zakarya Chioua and Hidaya Saf have been selected to represent Morocco with their project “Sky Drift,” a 3D roguelite platformer featuring a small rocket equipped with two independent thrusters. Players are invited to navigate challenging levels, collect gems, manage their fuel and progressively upgrade their rocket, while uncovering the secret threatening the balance of the world.
Game Créalab Francophone 2026 brings together five creative teams from five French-speaking countries and territories: France, Luxembourg, Morocco, Switzerland and Wallonia. Each team is composed of creators working notably in game design and art direction.
Over 14 days, the teams will benefit from intensive support provided by coaches and industry professionals. The residency will enable them to strengthen their concepts, work on gameplay, art direction and the various aspects of their projects, while benefiting from advice from publishers and industry experts.
The program also includes masterclasses tailored to the needs of the selected projects, covering topics such as gameplay, business models, distribution, legal aspects and funding mechanisms for video game projects.
The residency will notably conclude with a professional day at Paris Game Biz, where the selected teams will have the opportunity to present their projects to gaming industry professionals.
Morocco is set to feature prominently in one of the upcoming contents of Europa Universalis V. Paradox Interactive will launch Across the Pillars on October 28, a Chronicle Pack that will place Morocco and Castile at the center of a scenario focused on the rivalry surrounding the Strait of Gibraltar.
The new content will allow players to explore different historical scenarios and make choices that can influence alliances, conflicts, and the balance of power between nations. The pack will also introduce new historical events, expeditions, military orders, and technologies.
Through Across the Pillars, Morocco receives a particularly prominent role in a major historical strategy game, offering players a new way to explore its history and its position within the power dynamics of the Mediterranean.
