As part of the Video Game Incubator (VGI) program, established under the agreement signed between the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (MJCC), the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, and the French Ministry of Culture, the nine incubated startups had the opportunity to take part in the international Video Game Industry Exhibition 2025, accompanied by the French Institute in Morocco and Level Link Partners.

Gamescom is the world’s largest platform bringing together game developers, publishers, and investors. This participation provided the Moroccan startups with a unique opportunity to showcase their innovations and build valuable international connections.

During the second edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo (MGE 2025), held from 2 to 6 July 2025 at the Palais des Sports, Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, five startups were selected as part of the Huawei Cloud Gaming Program. The selected startups are Octav Studio, Kokoro Games, Geek Culture Agency, Yaaz Company, and AB Progress.

The official announcement of the selected startups was made on the sidelines of the expo, highlighting Morocco’s growing commitment to supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the video game industry and digital sectors.

Incubation support organizations formed a key part of the 2nd edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2025, actively engaging with a diverse range of startups representing various profiles within the gaming industry through presentations and interactive sessions.

On this occasion, we sincerely thank these organizations for their dedication and impactful support, which played a prominent role in the success of the Expo’s activities.

As part of the second edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo, which took place from July 2 to 5, 2025 The Moroccan gaming industry is buzzing with excitement as we celebrate the conclusion of the Final Pitch of the Innovative Mobile Game Ideas competition! This event showcased the incredible talent and creativity of Moroccan youth.

Three standout projects, each with a bold and unique vision, took home the top prizes. We extend our warmest congratulations to the winners:

• 1st Prize — TRICHROMA: Mohamed Ali Benyas (Cadi Ayyad University)
  
• 2nd Prize — SKHIRA GAME: Amine Saad Mohamed, Rihab Benchekroun, Aya Moussa, Oumayma Fanine (Hassan II University of Casablanca)
  
• 3rd Prize — SHEEP WITH GUNS: Moussaab El Mahraoui (SUPEMIR)

A huge thank you to all the participating universities for their high-quality contributions.

We are deeply grateful to our partners for their commitment to empowering young talent: Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation, and Inwi_maroc. Your support is vital for the growth and development of the gaming industry in Morocco.

This competition is a testament to the fact that Moroccan youth are poised to become leaders in digital innovation. We look forward to seeing the incredible things these talented individuals will achieve next!

The Investment Charter provides a transparent and clear regulatory framework for investors. It establishes the fundamental objectives of the state, introduces various investment support mechanisms, defines the principles of their governance, and outlines the reform areas to be implemented to facilitate investment.

This charter is based on three pillars: financial support for investment, improving the business climate, and coordinating investment policies at the territorial level. It offers four mechanisms for supporting private investments.

The Investment Charter highlights key and priority sectors to attract investments, including industry, outsourcing, tourism, digital, renewable energy, waste transformation and valorization, logistics and transport, aquaculture, and the cultural industry.

In order to strengthen digital skills, Morocco has implemented a training bonus as part of its Morocco Digital 2030 strategy. The goal of this bonus is to develop a pool of digital talent by encouraging training and career transitions to digital professions, thus enabling Moroccan companies to seize the opportunities provided by digital transformation.

A bonus of 3.5% of the taxable gross income will be granted for each sustainable job in outsourcing professions, for a period of 5 years.

Investors working in the gaming industry will be eligible for this bonus upon setting up operations at Rabat Gaming City.

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 video game sector.

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 developing the video game industry and presented his project aimed at supporting the expansion of Garena’s activities within the Kingdom.

On February 26, 2025, Benjamin Anseaume, CEO of TA Publishing (a subsidiary of Forever Entertainment Group, a major publisher on Nintendo Switch), signed a letter of intent with Mr. Mohamed Mehdi Bensaïd, Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, in the presence of Mrs. Rachida Dati, French Minister of Culture.

This agreement marks a key milestone in the development of Morocco’s gaming industry ecosystem. This project is part of the national dynamic aimed at positioning Morocco as the African hub of the gaming industry.

The project involves setting up a studio in Rabat with 50 to 100 employees in the long term, specializing in video game development. In this context, TA Publishing will mobilize its expertise to structure the project, while the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication will facilitate the installation through incentive measures, administrative support, and operational backing.

Quote from Benjamin Anseaume: “After two years of searching for international locations, Morocco has proven itself through its structured and visionary strategy. We are convinced that Rabat Gaming City will become a key hub for our growth.”

TA Publishing is a French video game development studio, a subsidiary of Forever Entertainment Group, one of the largest video game publishers on Nintendo Switch worldwide.

Moroccan player Salma Atouis made history by winning the gold medal in the Women’s eFootball competition at the Arab Esports Cup 2025, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 25 to 28, 2025. In her first-ever international appearance, Salma triumphed in the final against her Yemeni opponent with a 2–1 victory under the BO3 (Best of Three) format, earning Morocco its first title in the tournament.

Meanwhile, national team player Mehdi Taherji secured the silver medal in the eFootball competition after an intense final against the world champion from Jordan. With these two medals achieved by just four participants, Morocco concluded its campaign with an impressive performance, showcasing the nation’s growing strength in esports and reinforcing its ability to compete on regional and international stages.

Morocco confirms its position as an emerging nation in esports by participating in the Arab Esports Championship, which will take place from 24 to 27 September 2025 in Amman, Jordan. This participation follows the successful qualification of the national team through the eDawry 2025 national qualifiers, organized under the supervision of the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games (FRMJE).

The Moroccan team will be represented by four talented players across two major disciplines:

• eFootball (Female): represented by Salma “ARTISTA”

• eFootball (Male): represented by Mehdi “SPARTA”

• Tekken 8 (Female): represented by Meryem “RIRI”

• Tekken 8 (Male): represented by Hamza “MAGICIAN”

These representatives will proudly carry the national colors with determination, aiming to position Morocco among the top Arab nations in esports.

The Free Fire Battle of Morocco 2025 Championship concluded in Casablanca at the Mohammed V Stadium, delivering an electrifying atmosphere and a thrilling finale. The RAVENS Team showcased complete dominance, securing the championship title with distinction and cementing their status as one of the leading teams on the national scene. This achievement reflects the remarkable growth of the esports sector in Morocco and highlights the rising presence of Moroccan players both locally and regionally.