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The Moroccan Society of Artificial Intelligence (SMIA)

Leading Artificial Intelligence Research, Education and Innovation in Morocco

SMIA brings together researchers, engineers, universities, startups, companies and public institutions to advance artificial intelligence in Morocco through research, education, collaboration, open science and innovation.

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Our Mission

The Moroccan Society of Artificial Intelligence (SMIA) aims to promote AI research, AI development and AI applications in Morocco, while fostering collaboration between academia and industry. We build the Moroccan AI community, connect AI researchers across universities, and support the growth of the AI ecosystem in Morocco.

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Our Vision

Make Morocco a center of excellence in artificial intelligence in Africa and the Arab world, through AI innovation, AI education, AI research and international cooperation. We envision a thriving AI community in Morocco that drives technological and economic transformation.

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events

AI Conferences, Events & Hackathons

Upcoming Events

Upcoming

The 2nd edition of international symposium on innovations in…

The 2nd International Symposium on Innovations in Solar Desalination and Water Management (ISSD-WM)

July 8–9, 2026Tanger, Villa de France
Sciences de l’ingénieur
Upcoming

1St international colloquium on artificial intelligence & cybersecurity for…

July 16–17, 2026CIM-UCA Marrakech
Sciences de l’ingénieur
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International conference on intelligent systems and smart technologies intelsyst…

International conference that attract participants from more than 56 countries

October 22–24, 2026fes
Sciences de l’ingénieur
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researchers

AI Researchers

Top 3 Moroccan researchers(72 total)

Dr. Bahae Eddine Halim

Mohammed V University - Department of Mathematics

h-index 5·1.2k citations

Dr. Mehdi Bennis

Full Professor, IEEE Fellow, Head of ICON, University of Oulu

h-index 100·66k citations

Dr. Rachid Guerraoui

Professor of Computer and Communication Systems, EPFL

h-index 84·38k citations
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startups

AI Startups & Companies

Leading AI companies in Morocco(253 total)

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Startup

Rabat

AI InfrastructureLLMCloud

DEEPLEAF

Startup

Sidi Bennour

AgritechDeep Learning

Talaty

Startup

Rabat

FintechAI Credit Scoring
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topics

AI Topics

Explore AI domains shaping Morocco

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Machine Learning

Machine Learning research and applications are thriving in Morocco, establishing the country as a significant contributor to the global ML community. Moroccan researchers and practitioners work across…

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Deep Learning

Deep Learning research and development in Morocco has experienced remarkable growth, establishing the country as a notable contributor to one of the most dynamic fields of artificial intelligence. Mor…

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Computer Vision

Computer Vision research in Morocco has emerged as one of the most active and internationally recognized AI subfields in the country. Moroccan computer vision researchers consistently publish at top-t…

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NLP

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is arguably the strongest and most internationally recognized AI research area in Morocco, driven by the country's unique multilingual context combining Arabic, Frenc…

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Robotics

Robotics research and development in Morocco has advanced significantly, with academic institutions and emerging companies building capabilities in autonomous systems, drone technology, industrial aut…

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Generative AI

Generative AI has emerged as one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving fields in Morocco's AI ecosystem, transforming how researchers, startups, and enterprises approach content creation, software…

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AI Ethics

AI ethics and responsible AI development have become increasingly important priorities in Morocco's AI ecosystem, reflecting global awareness of the societal implications of AI while addressing concer…

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AI in Healthcare

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare in Morocco, with transformative applications spanning medical imaging and diagnostics, drug discovery and development, telemedicine and remote pat…

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AI in Fintech

AI is driving Morocco's fintech revolution with transformative applications in credit scoring, fraud detection, personalized banking, insurance technology, and financial inclusion. The Moroccan financ…

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Reinforcement Learning

Reinforcement Learning (RL) research in Morocco is growing rapidly, with applications in robotics, game theory, autonomous systems, resource optimization, and industrial control. Moroccan researchers …

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cities

AI Cities

AI ecosystems across Morocco

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AI in Rabat

The capital city, home to Mohammed V University, ENSIAS, IAV Hassan II, and numerous AI research labs. Rabat is Morocco's primary hub for AI research and education.

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AI in Casablanca

Morocco's economic capital, hosting Hassan II University, EMSI, and a growing number of AI startups and corporate AI labs in the financial and industrial sectors.

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AI in Fez

A historic city with Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, EST Fes, and active AI research groups in natural language processing and computer vision.

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AI in Marrakech

A major tourist and cultural hub with Cadi Ayyad University, ENSA Marrakech, and emerging AI startups in tourism tech, agritech and renewable energy.

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AI in Tangier

A strategic port city with Abdelmalek Essaadi University, ENSAT, and growing AI activities in logistics, port management, and smart city technologies.

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AI in Agadir

A coastal city with Ibn Zohr University, ENSA Agadir, and active AI research in marine sciences, environment, and sustainable development applications.

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resources

Tools, Data & Research

Essential resources for the AI community

AI Radar

Frameworks, models, datasets & open-source AI tools curated by the community

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Research Papers

An annotated reading list of foundational papers and cutting-edge AI advances

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Open Data

Portals, datasets & APIs for AI research and innovation in Morocco

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AI Roadmap

Interactive learning roadmap covering math, ML, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision

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latest

AI News & Insights

Latest artificial intelligence news, research insights and AI community updates in Morocco

2026-05-15· 3 min read

Introducing AI Radar & Tools

A curated repository of AI tools, frameworks, and research papers relevant to the Moroccan technology ecosystem.

2026-04-05· 4 min read

Launching the SMIA Mentorship Program

Connecting junior Moroccan researchers and engineers with senior AI professionals globally.

2026-03-10

Announcing the State of AI in Morocco 2026 Report

We are thrilled to launch our comprehensive study on researchers, publications, and AI ecosystem trends in Morocco.

2026-02-20

How to Start a SMIA University Chapter

A complete guide to creating an official SMIA chapter at your university or engineering school.

2026-01-15

Welcome to the Moroccan Society of Artificial Intelligence

SMIA aims to unify AI excellence in Morocco by bringing together researchers, engineers, and decision-makers.

2026-03-10

Announcing the State of AI in Morocco 2026 Report

We are thrilled to launch our comprehensive study on researchers, publications, and AI ecosystem trends in Morocco.

2026-02-20

How to Start a SMIA University Chapter

A complete guide to creating an official SMIA chapter at your university or engineering school.

2026-01-15

Welcome to the Moroccan Society of Artificial Intelligence

SMIA aims to unify AI excellence in Morocco by bringing together researchers, engineers, and decision-makers.

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Join hundreds of AI researchers, engineers and AI enthusiasts across the Moroccan AI ecosystem. Become part of Morocco's leading AI association and society.

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