Economic Development

Morocco’s Gaming Push: Ambitious but Will It Deliver Real Jobs or Just Hype?

By Economics Desk | July 3, 2025

As Morocco races to build a domestic gaming industry amid high youth unemployment, is this initiative a genuine job creator or another government overreach falling short of real results?

Morocco is aggressively rolling out plans to become a hub for the global video game industry, betting big on this sector as a panacea for soaring youth unemployment and economic diversification. Officials have launched the “Rabat Gaming City,” invested millions in training programs, and hosted expos to attract foreign tech firms and inspire local talent.But beneath the polished presentations and optimistic projections lies a crucial question American conservatives should ask ourselves: How many of these government-led tech initiatives truly empower working citizens, and how many just serve as flashy distractions from deeper economic challenges?Government Ambition vs. Economic RealityThe Moroccan government...

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