Casablanca — Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired on Tuesday the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026, held from May 20 to 24.
Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication’s Communication Department, this year’s edition is held under the theme “Moroccan Talent” and brings together gaming enthusiasts, startups, developers, investors and international industry players.
The event reflects Morocco’s push to position gaming and eSports as strategic sectors within the country’s digital cultural and creative industries. Authorities also see the sector as a source of qualified jobs and investment opportunities for young Moroccans.
During the visit, the Crown Prince toured the exhibition platform, where public institutions, startups, telecom operators, hardware manufacturers, training organizations and cloud gaming providers are showcasing projects, technologies and services linked to the gaming ecosystem.
Startups are presenting their own games and concepts, while financing operators are meeting young creators and project leaders to discuss investment solutions.
The exhibition also includes new thematic areas such as “MGE PlayTest” and “MGE Talks,” both dedicated to promoting Moroccan talent and expertise in video game development.
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The Crown Prince also visited the Arena, an eSports tournament platform bringing together amateur and professional players through several national competitions. He officially launched the football eSports tournament during the event.
Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 also features a B2B platform designed to connect studios, publishers, investors and major gaming companies through professional meetings and networking opportunities.
Five forums are being organized as part of the event, including the Government Forum, Business Forum, Game Safe Forum, Game Engine Forum and Game Dev Forum. The sessions include panels, masterclasses and workshops led by Moroccan and foreign speakers for professionals, students, entrepreneurs and gaming fans.
The event also includes thematic workshops aimed at students, children, startups and families, alongside eSports competitions and entertainment activities.
Organizers said holding the event in Rabat comes as the city prepares to serve as UNESCO World Book Capital 2026 from April 2026 to April 2027, part of broader efforts to strengthen Rabat’s role as a cultural hub.
Upon arrival at the exhibition site, the Crown Prince reviewed a Royal Guard detachment before being greeted by several officials, including Youth, Culture and Communication Minister Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and Morocco Gaming Expo Commissioner Nissrine Souissi.
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