Coding for Change: Morocco’s Minister Champions Tech Schools in Drâa-Tafilalet

A strategic meeting in Rabat brings together government and regional leaders to advance digital transformation and foster youth inclusion through coding schools across Drâa-Tafilalet.

Rabat | July 23, 2025 —
In a decisive stride toward inclusive digital transformation, Morocco is setting the stage for a regional tech revolution. Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Amal El Fallah–Seghrouchni, hosted a pivotal meeting this week at the ministry’s headquarters in Rabat with Saïd Zniber, Wali of the Drâa–Tafilalet region, and Hro Abrou, President of the Regional Council.

The session was not merely symbolic—it marked a significant step in operationalizing King Mohammed VI’s vision of a digitally empowered and socially inclusive Morocco. The leaders shared a common goal: making digital tools and training a lever for both territorial equity and human capital development in one of the country’s most promising but underserved regions.

“The coding schools are not just education centers—they are incubators of hope,” said Minister El Fallah–Seghrouchni. “They are designed to enable youth, equip them for the digital workforce, and create real opportunities for socio-economic advancement.”

Drâa-Tafilalet, a region rich in cultural heritage and human potential, is now becoming a testing ground for Morocco’s national digital strategy. The minister emphasized the strategic importance of launching coding schools—or “écoles de codage”—as scalable, regionally adapted models of digital inclusion.

Officials praised the untapped youth potential in Drâa-Tafilalet, where access to quality digital education could dramatically alter career trajectories and stimulate local economies.

“Digital literacy is not a luxury—it is a necessity,” said Hro Abrou. “We’re committed to supporting youth who want to innovate, build, and lead in this digital age.”

A National Blueprint for Local Impact

The meeting echoed the national agenda: accelerating Morocco’s digital transformation, particularly in remote and historically marginalized regions. The initiative is closely aligned with the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who has consistently called for inclusive development and equitable access to modern infrastructure.

To ensure success, Minister El Fallah–Seghrouchni reaffirmed the government’s commitment to mobilizing financial and human resources, fostering public-private partnerships, and ensuring project sustainability.

“We aim to create a viable, replicable model that will inspire other regions,” she added, pointing to the broader vision of “a Morocco where no youth is left behind in the digital revolution.”

The minister also stressed the need for synergy among regional councils, local communities, civil society, and tech stakeholders to craft training programs tailored to local economic realities and skills demand.