After fostering a new generation of game studios and creators, Morocco is taking the next step: showcasing its talent and creations on the international stage.
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the international visibility of Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem, Morocco will be present at Gamescom 2026, one of the world’s largest gaming industry events. Through the Morocco Pavilion, eleven Moroccan startups will showcase their expertise, their creations, and the ambitions of an industry that is rapidly emerging.
This participation reflects a clear ambition: to support Moroccan studios as they expand internationally, to give them the opportunity to present their projects to a global professional audience, and to strengthen their visibility among industry players, investors, publishers, and potential partners.
The Morocco Pavilion will embody a national vision built on talent, creativity, and innovation, showcasing the achievements of a new generation of Moroccan studios.
Among the featured productions are Cazafonia, a creation inspired by the spirit and identity of Casablanca ; Rivaldom, a strategy game with international ambitions ; and Rogue Fantasy: Ever-Shifting Worlds, among others—illustrating Moroccan studios’ ability to design original experiences for an international audience.
Eleven Moroccan startups will represent the diversity and dynamism of the national ecosystem:
- June Studio
- Kiddo Education
- BJR Pixels Agency
- Ard Games
- AtlaStudio
- Even Games
- Kelbox Studio
- Ribat Studios
- Dizzy Gaming
- Qasbah Labs
- Ivalice Studio
More than simply taking part in a global event, this presence marks a new milestone in building a Moroccan gaming industry that is visible, ambitious, and connected to major international ecosystems.
As part of the efforts to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of Moroccan startups in the gaming industry, access to financing represents a key challenge in enabling studios to develop their projects, accelerate their growth and fulfil their innovation potential.
It is around this challenge that the “MGI Talks Thursdays” launched their first session, dedicated to the Innovation Support Fund (FSI) and its support sub-program for the gaming industry.
Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, this first webinar brought together around fifty Moroccan startups from the gaming industry around a concrete objective: gaining a better understanding of the financing opportunities available and the conditions required to benefit from them.
The session presented the support sub-program for the gaming industry, its scope, objectives and financial allocation, as well as the main eligibility criteria. Beyond presenting the scheme, the webinar also aimed to support studios in their application process. The application procedures and the timeline of the call for projects were therefore discussed, enabling participants to better understand the various steps involved in preparing their applications. Through this first webinar, the “MGI Talks Thursdays” inaugurate a series of meetings designed to connect stakeholders across Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem with the expertise, support mechanisms and opportunities that can contribute to their development.
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.
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.
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.
Morocco and France are strengthening their cooperation in the cultural and creative industries through new initiatives aimed at supporting creators, fostering exchanges, and encouraging innovation across emerging sectors.
As part of this partnership, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and Catherine Pégard, French Minister of Culture, signed two declarations of intent, including one dedicated to cooperation in cinema and audiovisual creation in Africa, with a focus on emerging industries such as gaming industry. This collaboration opens new perspectives for creators and professionals in the gaming indsutry sector by encouraging knowledge exchange, creativity, and the development of new opportunities within the creative ecosystem.
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.