Morocco and France have taken a major step to boost cultural cooperation by signing several agreements on Tuesday. The deals cover key areas like film production, artificial intelligence, cultural heritage preservation, and video game development. The signing took place on the final day of French Culture Minister Rachida Dati’s three-day visit to Morocco, highlighting the growing partnership between the two nations.
The agreements focus on both traditional and emerging sectors, with a strong emphasis on innovation and youth engagement. At a press conference after the signing, Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, praised the strengthened ties between Rabat and Paris. He stressed the need to build stronger partnerships between private sectors in both countries, especially in fast-growing industries like video game development, which can create jobs and drive technological progress.
“This partnership is about more than cultural exchange; it’s about creating opportunities for our young people in creative and innovative fields,” Bensaid said. He added that the collaboration would help Moroccan talent gain international exposure while learning from France’s expertise.
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati agreed, calling cultural relations a “key foundation for the future” of Franco-Moroccan ties. She emphasized how culture brings nations closer and strengthens diplomatic bonds. “Culture connects us, and France is proud to support Morocco’s international cultural strategy,” Dati said.
The agreements reflect a shared goal of using culture to boost economic growth and innovation. By combining Morocco’s rich cultural heritage and young population with France’s technological know-how and global influence, the two countries aim to build a vibrant cultural ecosystem that benefits both sides and contributes to the global creative economy.
This partnership comes as African nations increasingly see the value of cultural and creative industries in driving development. Morocco’s collaboration with France sets an example for other African countries looking to use culture as a tool for economic growth and international cooperation.
With these agreements in place, the focus now shifts to how the partnership will deliver real-world projects and opportunities for people in both countries. One thing is clear: Morocco and France are working together to create a future where culture and innovation thrive side by side.