A major step forward has been taken in the rollout of connected classrooms in Morocco, with the town of Fqih Bensalah at the heart of the latest developments. On Wednesday, the Ministry of National Education and the Al Mada Foundation signed a new agreement marking the start of the second phase of the “Dir iddik” program, a national initiative aimed at fast-tracking digital integration in rural schools.
The agreement was signed by Education Minister Mohammed Saad Berrada and Al Mada Foundation President Hassan Ouriagli during a formal event attended by top executives from inwi, and Managem—key partners in this broad-based social impact project. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to using technology to close the education gap and promote equal opportunities across the country.
This next phase will expand the program significantly, with plans to equip over 100 primary schools across all 12 regions of Morocco. The goal is to reach more than 30,000 students by 2026, offering them access to digitally connected classrooms that meet modern educational standards.
During an official visit to Ouled Abdoun School, stakeholders confirmed they will ramp up their efforts, going beyond hardware and internet access to focus heavily on teacher training. Educators will receive instruction from the Ministry in areas such as coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence through the “Coding Caravan for All” initiative—a program designed to help teachers bring cutting-edge skills into the classroom.
Further enriching the program, Injaz Al Maghrib, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, will offer workshops on financial literacy, local economics, and basic entrepreneurship. The goal is to equip students with real-world skills that extend beyond the traditional curriculum.
The initiative’s first phase, launched in March 2024, already brought digital tools to over 30 classrooms across various regions, directly benefiting more than 12,200 students. That early success laid the groundwork for this second stage, which now scales up the effort with broader reach and deeper training components.
