16-07-2025
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Morocco's Cultural Industries Gain Recognition from France
Rabat — Morocco's growing cultural and creative industries sector has received recognition from France's Ministry of Culture.
In an article on its official website, the French ministry described Morocco as an 'artistic reservoir in continuous prosperity,' pointing out the country's progress in cinema, music, publishing, fashion, and design.
The country has built a structured cultural and creative industries sector that includes training programs and cultural engineering projects.
The article also put forward how digital technology plays an increasingly important role in Morocco's cultural landscape, adding how local studios and platforms have emerged, expanding opportunities for innovation in virtual reality technologies and video game development in the country.
Strengthening Franco-Moroccan partnership
In a move to boost the two countries' partnerships in both cultural and creative industries, particularly video games, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati visited Morocco in February and held talks with her Moroccan counterpart, Mehdi Bensaid.
During her visit, the French minister reaffirmed her country's commitment to deepening cultural cooperation with Morocco. She announced plans for further discussions on the subject in 2026, saying, 'This partnership benefits both economies and extends to a wider ecosystem beyond our borders.'
Meanwhile, ten French companies visited Rabat in December 2024 for the second edition of the Moroccan Forum for Cultural and Creative Industries. Seven Moroccan business leaders participated in the national forum 'Leadership for Culture,' held in Paris from July 1-3, where the country served as the guest of honor.
Seven Moroccan innovative initiatives
The French ministry further outlined seven Moroccan initiatives that reflect the vitality and diversity of Morocco's cultural and artistic scene.
Young Moroccan entrepreneurs launched these projects, which include Mala-Studio's architectural heritage preservation work in Fez, the 'Anou' Cooperative's promotion of local living heritage and traditional crafts, and Les Bonnes Ondes podcast studio in Casablanca that produces socially conscious content.
The initiatives also feature the Tamayouz Foundation for Cinema supporting female filmmakers, Flow Motion School as the country's first animation training institution, Ofoto Agency creating photographic exhibitions for cultural institutions, and the 'Mubdi' Project combining historical landmark discovery with modern technology education.
Morocco's digital growth and innovation
The North African country's cultural sector continues to evolve with digital advancement, according to the article.
The emergence of local studios and platforms paved the way for new opportunities for creative professionals, where virtual reality technologies and video game development represent growing areas of innovation within Morocco's cultural industries.
The article from France's Ministry of Culture recognizes Morocco's successful development of its cultural and creative sectors.
The partnership between the two countries continues to strengthen through exchanges, forums, and collaborative programs that benefit entrepreneurs and artists in both nations. Tags: Moroccan CultureMorocco FranceMorocco's creative industry
