The 2027 Draft Finance Bill reinforces ongoing support for the gaming industry in Morocco through projects and programs designed to structure the sector and bolster the Kingdom’s position as a regional gaming industry hub.
In this context, the bill includes the continued development of the Rabat Gaming City, with a total cost of 460 million dirhams—160 million dirhams of which have already been released—aimed at providing a favorable environment for video game development studios and startups, as well as attracting investment.
It also provides for the continued rollout of the “Gamification Lab” program in partnership with CDG Invest, with a total budget of 10 million dirhams over the 2027–2029 period. This initiative aims to support gamification solutions developed by Moroccan studios and cultivate talent across digital professions.
These initiatives fall within broader efforts to develop Morocco’s video game ecosystem, foster innovation and investment, and create new opportunities for Moroccan youth and businesses.
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.