Crown Prince Moulay Hassan Inaugurates Morocco Gaming Expo 2026
On Tuesday, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan presided over the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo (Morocco Gaming Expo 2026) held in Rabat. This significant event, which runs from May 20 to May 24, 2026, is a pivotal gathering for youth, professionals, and stakeholders interested in the electronic gaming industry. Organized under the auspices of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the expo is a testament to the royal commitment to nurturing the youth and ensuring their engagement in modern technologies, thus enabling them to fully integrate into the economy of the future.
The inauguration by Crown Prince Moulay Hassan symbolizes the ongoing royal interest in youth development, highlighting His Majesty's unwavering dedication to providing opportunities for education and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. The expo aims to establish the electronic gaming sector as a strategic pillar for the development of national cultural and digital creative industries, showcasing Moroccan talent and innovation. This year's theme, "Moroccan Talents," emphasizes the creativity and expertise of young Moroccan talents contributing to the nation's prominence in the electronic gaming and esports arena.
Morocco, under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty, aims to create thousands of qualified job opportunities for its youth while promoting investment and innovation within this promising sector. This strategic choice aligns with the royal vision of positioning Morocco as a leading technological and creative hub both regionally and continentally. During his visit to the exhibition space, which serves as the heart of the event, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan witnessed the richness and diversity of Morocco's electronic gaming industry through various booths, demonstrations, and networking opportunities between enthusiasts, creators, and professionals.
The exhibition platform reflects the dynamic growth of the industry, bringing together key players, including institutional actors showcasing public initiatives and projects supporting sector growth, startups presenting their games and innovations, as well as financing actors who engage with young creators and project holders to offer suitable investment solutions. Furthermore, the expo features hardware manufacturers, telecommunications providers, training institutions, and cloud gaming service providers, all eager to display their technologies, infrastructures, programs, and platforms dedicated to studios and players.
This third edition also introduces new thematic spaces, such as "M.G.E Play Test" and "M.G.E Play Talks," dedicated to enhancing Moroccan talent and expertise in video game development. Additionally, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan visited the "Arena," a platform for esports tournaments that offers gaming enthusiasts a unique immersive and competitive experience, bringing together amateurs and professionals across various national competitions. On this occasion, the Crown Prince officially launched the electronic football tournament.
Moreover, the Morocco Gaming Expo features a designated area for business meetings, "B2B," which encourages networking and collaboration among industry stakeholders. This platform is designed to foster partnerships and discussions that will drive the future of the electronic gaming industry in Morocco.
As reported by youtube.com.
