Morocco concludes “RamadanIA” hackathon

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

Morocco has concluded its nationwide “RamadanIA” hackathon, a month-long initiative aimed at fostering artificial intelligence-driven innovation among young people, as part of the country’s broader digital transformation agenda.

The closing ceremony, held on March 30, 2026, in Rabat, was chaired by Amal Falah Seghrouchine, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. The event was attended by Mohamed El Mahdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Omar Seghrouchini, President of the National Committee for the Protection of Personal Data, and Mustapha Bousmina, President of the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fez, alongside key stakeholders in the digital innovation ecosystem.

The initiative, organised by the Ministère de la Transition Numérique et de la Réforme de l'Administration, spanned the entire month of Ramadan and covered multiple regions of the country, culminating in a final stage in the capital. It mobilised nearly 4,000 young participants who worked in teams to develop innovative solutions addressing national development priorities.

In her address, Seghrouchine noted that the programme aligns with Morocco’s accelerating digital transformation and the strategic adoption of artificial intelligence as a driver of development. She said the initiative forms part of the implementation of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy and the “AI Made in Morocco” vision, both of which seek to build an integrated digital ecosystem grounded in innovation, skills development and digital sovereignty.

Projects developed during the hackathon focused on key sectors including the digitisation of public services, smart mobility, digital inclusion, tourism and cultural heritage, environmental sustainability, energy, waste management, water access and sanitation, as well as smart security and human dignity.

At the national level, the first prize was awarded to a team from the Drâa-Tafilalet region for its project “TNT.” The second prize went to a team from the Fez-Meknes region for “Audacity Alwarid,” while a team from the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab region secured third place for its project “Talib Way.”

The “RamadanIA” hackathon underscores Morocco’s commitment to nurturing homegrown digital talent and leveraging artificial intelligence to address socio-economic challenges and drive inclusive national development.