• Morocco signs partnership with Huawei to support gaming ecosystem and talent development

• Gaming revenues reach $227.3 million in 2024 and could hit $297 million by 2027

• Authorities intensify efforts to structure a fragmented but fast-growing sector

Morocco accelerates the structuring of its gaming industry, which remains nascent but shows strong growth potential. On the sidelines of the GITEX Africa Morocco 2026 event in Marrakech, the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and Huawei Morocco signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday, April 7, to support the development of digital and creative industries.

Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and David Li, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Morocco, signed the agreement. Both parties aim to consolidate a national ecosystem that remains fragmented but benefits from the rise of a new generation of developers and independent studios.

The partnership outlines several areas of intervention. It includes technical support for the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, scheduled from May 20 to 24 in Rabat. Huawei will equip training and workshop spaces to improve learning conditions and allow developers to test their projects in a suitable environment.

The agreement also includes support for local talent. Huawei will back Moroccan teams participating in international initiatives led by the Chinese group. The ministry will also provide targeted support to five selected developers.

This approach aims to increase the visibility of Moroccan profiles and facilitate their integration into global value chains.

Morocco now positions gaming beyond entertainment. Stakeholders view the sector as a creative industry with strong potential to create jobs, attract investment, and develop advanced digital skills.

According to the “State of the African Video Game Industry 2026” report by SpielFabrique, published in January 2026, annual gaming revenues in Morocco reached $227.3 million in 2024. Projections indicate growth to $297 million by 2027.

Public authorities continue to expand initiatives to structure the gaming ecosystem. The government supports startup incubation programs and develops dedicated hubs such as Rabat Gaming City. It also promotes public-private partnerships to connect local talent with global markets.

The agreement with Huawei Morocco extends this broader strategy. It follows an earlier partnership focused on developing local e-sports. Authorities implemented that initiative in collaboration with Rabat Gaming City, the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games (FRMJE), and innovative training programs.

Samira Njoya