Rabat – Morocco has launched a national program to introduce children to digital technology and AI, and a framework partnership agreement was signed on Saturday in Rabat to put this initiative into action.
This initiative falls under the “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy, which has a strong focus on developing digital skills. The objective is to establish a thriving digital ecosystem and equip children with the knowledge to handle future technologies.
The project also aims to introduce the young population to AI and digital technologies at an early age. It also promotes responsible technology use by instilling sensitivity towards ethics and best practices.
By opening access to these skills, the program wants to fill technological gaps and give equal opportunity to all.
The agreement brings together several government officials and institutions, including Minister of Digital Transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister of Youth Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) representative Ibtissam Khamlichi.
At the signing, Minister Seghrouchni expressed that the program is a priority in Morocco’s digital development.
She explained that the first phase targets children between 8 and 14 years old, with a second phase planned for those aged 15 to 18. Around 200,000 children across the country are expected to benefit.
The initiative will launch in twelve youth centers across Morocco’s twelve regions. Special training will be provided for instructors to extend the program nationwide, ensuring more children gain access to AI and digital education.
Morocco has been diligently progressing in AI, carving out a place for itself in the sector through research, innovation, and digital transformation.
Bringing AI training to kids and Moroccan youth is a big step in this direction.
Early exposure to AI helps spark curiosity, build essential skills, and prepare a new generation to shape the future of technology. By reaching young minds, Morocco is laying the groundwork for a more inclusive and dynamic digital landscape.