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Morocco Launches 2026 National Camping Season to Foster Youth Development
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Morocco Launches 2026 National Camping Season to Foster Youth Development

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Morocco launched its national camping season for 2026 with an opening ceremony at the national camp in Bouznika Beach.
  • The event, organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication in partnership with the National Camping Federation, will involve thousands of children across five stages.
  • The program aims to foster joy and personal development among children through various activities and aims to reach all families.

Morocco has officially kicked off its 2026 national camping season with a vibrant opening ceremony held at the national camp in Bouznika Beach. The initiative, a cornerstone of the country's youth development programs, aims to provide thousands of children from across the Kingdom with enriching summer experiences.

Life-making is primarily about creating joy, evident in the smiles of the participating children.

— Hakim MouafiqHead of the Camps Department at the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, explaining the program's goals.

The season, organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication in collaboration with the National Camping Federation, will unfold over five sequential stages. This year's program operates under the theme "Educational Camps: A New Vision for Life-Making," reflecting a commitment to fostering personal growth and happiness among young participants. The initiative is under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, underscoring its national importance.

The camping season kicks off this year under a slogan aimed at consolidating a new vision for life-making, highlighting the necessity of this industry in light of the renewal of values that societies are experiencing.

— Ahmed MaksiVice president of the National Camping Federation, discussing the season's theme and its significance.

Hakim Mouafiq, head of the Camps Department at the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, emphasized that "life-making" is primarily about creating joy, evident in the smiles of the participating children. He noted that the Bouznika camp is representative of the experiences offered at approximately 40 national camping centers across Morocco. Each phase of the season is expected to accommodate around 15,000 beneficiaries.

This wonderful and distinguished launch aims to empower children and discover their talents, enabling them to enjoy their time and make the most of the summer vacation.

— Rachid TalbiA counselor from the organization 'Alternatives for Childhood and Youth' on the camp's objectives.

Ahmed Maksi, vice president of the National Camping Federation, highlighted the strategic partnership between the ministry and the federation. He described the camping season as a crucial period for volunteer engagement, with over 8,000 volunteers set to guide and support the children. Maksi stressed that camping plays a vital role in children's personality development and their connection with their environment, with organizers dedicated to instilling these values through various camp activities. The overarching goal is to spread happiness to families throughout the nation.

The counselors are working to instill a new personality in the children and teach them life skills that may benefit them in the future.

— Nada El EnaiaA counselor expressing her happiness and the role of counselors in the camp.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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