Tangier — October 30, 2025:
The Moroccan government has unveiled a nationwide programme to equip children with digital and artificial intelligence (AI) skills, marking a key step in the country’s broader effort to foster innovation and bridge the digital divide.
The initiative, titled the National Program for Children in the Fields of Digital and Artificial Intelligence, was launched at a ceremony in Tangier under the framework of Digital Morocco 2030, the national strategy aimed at positioning Morocco as a leading digital hub in Africa.
Empowering the Next Generation
Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid jointly inaugurated the programme. Seghrouchni emphasized that the initiative aims to help Morocco become a “producer of digital” rather than merely a consumer, using safe, ethical, and intuitive educational tools designed for children.
Strategic Collaboration and Oversight
The programme stems from a strategic partnership involving the Ministry of Digital Transition, Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the International Center for Artificial Intelligence at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, with UNESCO supervision ensuring international best practices.
Pilot Phase and National Rollout
The first phase of the programme is already underway across 12 Moroccan cities, supported by 65 trained youth facilitators who will introduce children to digital literacy and AI fundamentals. Future phases will expand the programme to all youth centres nationwide, integrating AI learning into Morocco’s wider educational and social framework.
A Vision for Inclusive Digital Growth
At the launch, officials highlighted that digital education is key to sustainable and equitable development. The initiative directly supports Morocco’s goal of leveraging technology for inclusive growth while ensuring young citizens are prepared for the jobs and innovations of tomorrow.
Echoing this vision, Noureddine Bensouda, General Treasurer of the Kingdom, previously noted that while digital technologies present “broad opportunities for positive transformation,” they must be managed carefully to avoid deepening inequalities—a challenge this programme seeks to address head-on.
