• Orange Morocco launched new eSports partnerships at Morocco Gaming Expo 2026
• The company introduced a grant programme and sponsored Team xProjekt
• Morocco’s gaming market reached an estimated $227 million in 2024

Orange Morocco unveiled a series of partnerships and initiatives to support the growth of gaming and eSports in the country during the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, held in Rabat from May 20 to 24. The telecommunications operator is increasing its presence in a rapidly growing sector, driven by rising digital adoption and growing interest among young people in competitive gaming and interactive content.

Among the main announcements was the launch of the “Orange eSport Grant,” developed in partnership with the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games. The programme will support five eSports associations based outside Casablanca and Rabat, with the objective of helping develop emerging talent across Morocco. Orange Morocco also signed a sponsorship agreement with Team xProjekt, becoming the first telecom operator in the country to officially sponsor a national eSports team. The organization currently has 29 players competing across several disciplines.

The operator also announced initiatives combining digital culture and gaming. The Orange Foundation, alongside journalist Nadia Larguet, introduced a digitized version of the quiz game “1,001 Questions About Morocco,” now integrated into the MaxIt application. Through these projects, the group aims to combine gaming, educational content and mobile services to strengthen engagement among younger users across its digital platforms.

The announcements come as Morocco and the wider North African gaming market continue to expand rapidly. According to SpielFabrique’s State of the African Video Game Industry 2026 report, published in January 2026, Morocco’s gaming revenues reached an estimated $227.3 million in 2024. The country is now considered one of Africa’s fastest-growing video game markets, supported by a young population, the rise of mobile gaming and ongoing improvements in digital infrastructure. The expansion of fibre, 4G and 5G networks is also helping drive growth in online gaming, streaming and eSports competitions.

The new partnerships align with Morocco’s broader ambition to develop a mature national gaming and eSports industry. Authorities increasingly view the sector as a potential driver of the digital economy, creative industries and youth employment. Morocco aims to increase annual video game industry revenues from around $200 million currently to $3 billion by 2030–2032, while capturing nearly 1% of the global gaming market.

Samira Njoya