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.
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.
The greatest adventures always begin with a bold idea. With Cazafonia, a video game developed by Dizzy Gaming, the game development studio founded by artist Dizzy DROS, in collaboration with AJB Games Studio, a 100% Moroccan intellectual property (IP) comes to life, inspired by the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage and the vibrant energy of Casablanca.
Designed as an immersive experience, Cazafonia combines Moroccan identity, urban environments, distinctive artistic direction, and original storytelling. The project represents a new generation of video game creations where local culture becomes a true playground, capable of engaging both Moroccan and international players.
First unveiled during the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, the game offered an initial glimpse into its universe, highlighting the ability of Moroccan talents to create original franchises with a strong identity. This milestone reflects the growing potential and evolution of Morocco’s national gaming industry.
The journey now continues on the international stage. Cazafonia is set to be showcased at Gamescom 2026, one of the world’s largest video game events, where it will represent Moroccan creativity in front of thousands of professionals, media representatives, and gaming enthusiasts from around the globe.
More than just a game, Cazafonia has become a symbol of a new wave of Moroccan studios daring to create their own universes, tell their own stories, and build IPs capable of competing on the global stage. A testament that “Made in Morocco” has earned its place in the worldwide video game industry.
The Game Créalab Francophone 2026 returns for a new edition and will bring together, from October 9 to 22 in Chartres, five creative teams from five countries: France, Luxembourg, Morocco, Switzerland, and Wallonia.
This edition is supported by several key institutions committed to the development of the video game industry, including the CNC, the Film Fund Luxembourg, Pro Helvetia, Wallimage, as well as the French Institute of Morocco and the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication. In this framework, the MJCC acts as a strategic partner, contributing to the implementation of this initiative.
At the core of the program is a simple principle: one team per territory will be selected to represent their country through a video game project at the concept stage.
Each team, composed mainly of a game designer and an art director, will be responsible for bringing an original idea to life and transforming it into a structured game concept, alongside international creative talents.
Over 14 days, the five teams will work together in a residency fully dedicated to game creation. The goal is clear: to evolve each project in depth by defining its core foundations — gameplay, universe, narrative, and art direction.
Participants will benefit from guidance provided by industry professionals (writers, creators, publishers), through direct exchanges and constructive feedback to refine their projects.
For the Moroccan team, this is a unique opportunity to present its project in an international environment, test its ideas, and strengthen them within a collaborative framework.
The program will also include participation in Paris Game Biz, a key moment where the teams will pitch their projects to industry professionals.
Each selected team will receive a €2,000 grant, as well as full accommodation coverage for both members, allowing creators to fully focus on developing their project.
The Game Créalab Francophone 2026 call for projects is open to creative teams from studios or independent authors. Only one team will be selected to represent Morocco.
Applications are open until July 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Want to take part and get more informations? Discover all the details and apply here:
https://gamecrealab.com/