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.
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Rabat – On the occasion of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 (May 20–24), the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM) invites film industry professionals to discover Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem and explore collaboration opportunities with the video game sector. This initiative aims to foster new forms of cooperation between these two industries within the framework of developing cultural and creative industries.
Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the event’s program will feature conferences, thematic forums, and B2B networking sessions. According to a CCM press release, these platforms are designed to provide film professionals with opportunities for exchange, partnership, and a firsthand look at the expertise driving the gaming industry.
Today, the gaming industry offers numerous bridges to cinema, particularly through:
Furthermore, it opens new horizons for the creation of interactive universes, the adaptation of audiovisual works into video games, and the development of immersive content.
The Morocco Gaming Expo has established itself as a must-attend event for professionals, creators, and enthusiasts across Morocco, Africa, and the international stage.
With developers, publishers, startups, pro gamers, investors, researchers, and students all expected to attend, this upcoming edition is set to break records in terms of participation and attendance.
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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 officially announces the opening of registrations for Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, an event that has firmly established itself as a flagship gathering for professionals, creators, and enthusiasts of the video game industry in Morocco, across Africa, and worldwide.
The Expo will be held from May 20 to 24, 2026, at the SOFITEL – JARDIN DES ROSES in Rabat.
This new edition aims to highlight the remarkable momentum of Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem while further strengthening collaboration between national stakeholders and international partners. Developers, publishers, startups, professional gamers, investors, researchers, and students are expected to take part in what promises to be a record-setting edition in terms of attendance and participation.
Registrations are now open through the following official platform: https://visit.moroccogamingexpo.ma
The program promises to be rich and forward-looking, featuring keynote conferences led by internationally recognized experts, high-level panels addressing technological and creative challenges, major esports tournaments, live game demonstrations, and a dedicated exhibition area showcasing innovation and emerging talent.
At a time when Morocco is intensifying its strategy to position the gaming industry as a strategic driver of economic growth and youth employment, Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 stands as a showcase of national expertise and a powerful catalyst for regional and international partnerships.
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:
Competition timeline:
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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