Rabat – The National Museums Foundation (FNM), the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games (FRMJE), and the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Regional League of Electronic Games (LRRSKJE) signed a tripartite partnership agreement today at the Mohammed VI Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rabat.
The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in promoting digital culture and video games, while also promoting artistic and cultural heritage through innovative and educational initiatives.
Ingenuity, immersion, and imagination manifest in tech
The FRMJE will enrich the museum experience through the implementation of electronic games into exhibits. The goal is to modernize the visit, make it more interactive, and promote access for a wider audience – particularly young people – through playful approaches. The FRMJE is also committed to highlighting the social and educational benefits of these games, and has a general goal of implementing eSports into the Olympic Games.
The LRRSKJE will develop interactive games specifically adapted to each museum and equip the educational spaces with furniture, computers, PlayStation consoles, and all the necessary equipment. Additionally, it will create graphic designs aligned with the atmosphere and aesthetic of each museum space in order to create an immersive, captivating, and imaginative environment for all visitors.
This partnership agreement marks a key step in the digital transition of the FNM museums, creating a bridge between cultural heritage and modern technologies.
Morocco is already steps ahead
Morocco also signed two similar agreements this year to bolster the potential growth of this market internationally and pursue its vision of investment in the gaming industry.
The first agreement was signed between the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation. The second agreement was signed between the Ministry of Communication and the Office of Vocational Training and Employment Promotion. They both focused on creating several programs and vocational training for developing video games in Morocco, which will strengthen the Moroccan position in the eSports market.
Regarding these agreements, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mehdi Bensaid emphasized the importance of developing this growing industry, especially given that Moroccans are the second-largest consumers of electronic games in the Arab region.
previously on the signing day of a partnership agreement between the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Regional League of Electronic Games and the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication. “Our goal is to integrate Moroccan companies and youth into the global market through various initiatives, including the creation of the first gaming city in Rabat with a second to follow in Casablanca,” Bensaid said.
“The advancement of gaming-related skills, such as game design and play, offers young people a source of entertainment while also fostering the growth of this industry nationwide,” he added.
The President of the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra Regional League of Electronic Games, Omar Khyari stated, “The collaboration allows for the potential expansion of the League to include new sports associations, thus promoting eSports among young people.”
Such agreements will enable Morocco to organize competitions, establish regional gaming championships, and provide mentorship to young people, aiming to strengthen and develop eSports among youth.
Keeping up the digital momentum
In an interview with Morocco World News with Mehdi Qotbi, the president of the National Foundation of Museums (FNM) of Morocco stated that this agreement is “an opportunity to give young people a different kind of interest, to draw them closer to us, to the museums. And these young people represent the future generation. They are the ones who need to take ownership of their heritage.”
“Today, as you know, youth are connected—much more so than my generation ever was. So engaging them even further and sparking their interest is essential, and we are always trying to find ways to do so.”
The President of the Moroccan Royal Federation of Electronic Games Hicham El Khlifi shared with MWN that “This signing reflects the vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, guiding and inspiring initiatives for Moroccan youth. As you know, the Moroccan Royal Federation of Electronic Games represents a large community of young people who are passionate about this discipline.”
“Esports,” he said, “is a field that encompasses a wide range of artistic elements—game design, visuals, creativity, and innovation. It is a discipline that integrates all forms of art.”
