Tangier: A New Initiative to Introduce Children to Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies
Morocco embarks on a new chapter in its efforts to equip youth with future skills, as the city of Tangier has been chosen to launch the “National Program for Teaching Children Digital Culture and Artificial Intelligence.”
The inauguration ceremony in Tangier was overseen by Amal Flah Sghroshi, the Minister Delegate for Digital Transformation and Administrative Reform, and Mohamed Mehdi Ben Said, Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication.
This program falls within the kingdom’s major strategic directions in the digital domain, particularly the “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy.
It aims to introduce children from an early age to the fundamental concepts of digitization and artificial intelligence, such as programming logic, visual programming, problem-solving, and the responsible use of technologies. The initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide by expanding access to these skills for children in both urban and rural areas. It also aims to enhance creativity, innovation, and critical thinking among youth, preparing them to be part of the upcoming digital generation.
The program is based on a framework agreement signed on March 8, 2025, between several ministries and the International Center for Artificial Intelligence in Morocco – AI Movement, affiliated with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University and endorsed by UNESCO, for its implementation coordination.
The pilot phase will launch in twelve cities representing all regions of the kingdom, hosting interactive training sessions, practical workshops, and age-appropriate challenges for participants. Sixty-five youth workers have been trained to facilitate this pilot initiative.
The program goes beyond mere technological education, serving as a tool for social and economic transformation. By educating children early on, Morocco aims to prepare a flexible workforce capable of adapting to a rapidly changing digital world.
The initiative also represents a means to strengthen the country’s digital sovereignty and reinforce its position as a driver of innovation at the continental level. The results of the pilot phase in Tangier and other cities will be crucial for the nationwide rollout of the program.
