Casablanca – The RamadanIA hackathon program concluded Friday evening in Tangier in the presence of Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, marking the end of a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging innovation in artificial intelligence across Morocco’s regions.
Organized by the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform throughout the month of Ramadan, the hackathon sought to promote digital innovation, support the emergence of Moroccan talent in artificial intelligence, and contribute to greater digital inclusion and territorial equity across the country.
Speaking during the closing event, Seghrouchni said the program forms part of an ongoing national effort to anchor a culture of digital innovation and mobilize Moroccan expertise, particularly among young people.
She noted that the initiative encourages the development of artificial intelligence solutions capable of addressing territorial development challenges and supporting Morocco’s broader digital transformation.
The minister also highlighted the significance of holding the closing stage in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, pointing to its economic, logistical, and strategic advantages.
She cited the example of Tanger Med port, describing it as one of the most important port and logistics platforms in the Mediterranean basin and an illustration of Morocco’s ability to implement major strategic projects combining infrastructure, innovation, and efficiency.
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Several projects developed during the hackathon were recognized during the event. The “Impact territorial et utilité publique” prize was awarded to the group Chafafia for a project focused on optimizing logistics chains in the transport and maritime sectors.
The “Innovation et créativité” prize went to the group Brain for its project “Forsa IA,” an artificial intelligence solution designed to facilitate access to job opportunities, including through WhatsApp.
The Grand Prize of RamadanIA for the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region was awarded to the group Ichara for a project aimed at translating sign language into written Darija, with the goal of improving accessibility for people with hearing impairments.
Seghrouchni indicated that the ministry plans to support promising projects emerging from the hackathon by selecting the most advanced initiatives and enabling their teams to benefit from incubation programs, mentorship, and connections with institutional and economic partners.
The ministry also intends to highlight solutions with strong potential by presenting them at technology events and innovation forums, in order to promote Moroccan expertise in artificial intelligence at the regional and international levels.
RamadanIA forms part of the broader “AI Made in Morocco” initiative, a national roadmap aimed at strengthening the country’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and positioning Morocco as a producer of technological solutions that combine innovation, competitiveness, and development impact.
