Morocco launched a national digital and AI training programme for children as part of its Maroc Digital 2030 strategy. A first cohort of 65 youth centre staff was trained at UM6P (Mohammed VI Polytechnic University) in June 2025 to deliver the programme nationwide; these trainers are responsible for mentoring local educators and guiding children through activities covering ethical, safe, and creative technology use. The broader DigiSchool 2025 programme aims to train 1,800 teachers and engage 36,000 students across 248 schools in AI, robotics, and augmented reality. Maroc Digital 2030 targets the creation of 240,000 digital sector jobs and the training of 100,000 young Moroccans annually in digital skills including AI literacy. The government has committed over 11 billion dirhams between 2024 and 2026 to support technological innovation.
Who it affects: Children and young people in youth centres and selected schools. Teachers in 248 schools under the DigiSchool programme. The programme is currently operating through a train-the-trainer model with limited reach relative to the national school population.
What is notably missing: The DigiSchool and children’s AI programme cover a small fraction of Moroccan schools and students. No national mandate integrates AI literacy into the standard school curriculum for all students. Rural schools are explicitly identified as underserved due to uneven digital infrastructure. Teacher readiness is flagged as a significant obstacle. There is no binding obligation on schools to implement AI education, and no defined minimum competency standard.