Morocco launches a gaming startup incubator

And staying in the gaming world, Morocco is taking things a step further.

Earlier this week, Morocco officially launched the second edition of the “Video Game Incubator” program in Rabat, a project designed to support 12 Moroccan entrepreneurs working in the video-game industry.

The initiative is led by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in partnership with the French Embassy, and aims to help build a real gaming ecosystem in Morocco.

The selected participants will receive:

• specialized training in game development

• mentorship from international gaming experts

• and access to professional networks in the industry.

The goal is simple: help young Moroccan developers turn their ideas into real video games and successful startups.

And the timing makes sense.

The global video-game industry is now worth more than $200 billion worldwide, making it one of the largest entertainment industries on the planet.

Meanwhile, Morocco’s own gaming market already generates hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, driven by a young and highly connected population.

So for many young Moroccans who grew up playing PlayStation, FIFA, or mobile games in gaming cafés, this program sends a strong message:

Morocco doesn’t just want to play video games anymore.

It wants to create them — and compete on the global gaming stage.