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Division · Mathematical Olympiads

Training Morocco’s brightest young mathematicians for the IMO

Alongside the Ministry of National Education, we coach the top high-school students selected nationally (through preparation camps and online follow-up) to represent Morocco at the Pan-African (PAMO), Arab (AMO) and International Mathematical Olympiads.

Read the 2025/2026 note (high school) (opens in a new tab)Middle-school note (opens in a new tab)Email the Olympiads team
The division that founded Math&Maroc
2016
Students in the national program
~100
Training camps every year
6
Morocco’s first IMO participation
1983
Mathematical Olympiads at Math&Maroc

Mission

Raising Morocco’s place in international competitions

Relying on our members (former participants in national and international olympiads), our mission is to improve Morocco’s ranking in international mathematics competitions.

The Olympiad division is where it all started: Math&Maroc was created in 2016 by math Olympiad alumni and polytechniciens who wanted the next generation to get the preparation they wished they had.

Approach

From first spark to national team

  1. Identification

    Selection is national, through tests organised by the Ministry (see the ministerial note). We spread olympiad culture and spot young talent through the Summer Camp and the Moroccan Day of Mathematics.

  2. Training

    Around 100 high-school students* selected nationally follow the olympiad program across three levels (N1, N2, N3). We train them with the Ministry’s central committee through six annual camps and online follow-up.

  3. Selection

    National teams (usually six students) are selected through tests held during the camps.

  4. Support

    We stand by these champions beyond the competition, notably by helping the most dedicated with their applications to higher education.

* In rare cases, exceptional middle-school students are selected too.

The IMO

What is the International Mathematical Olympiad?

The IMO is an annual competition and one of the oldest and most prestigious international science olympiads. Often called the Olympics of mathematics, it brings together the six best high-school students of each country, selected nationally.

Morocco has taken part since 1983 and usually ranks between 60th and 70th out of roughly 100 countries. Depending on their score, contestants are awarded bronze, silver or gold medals.

Morocco’s results at the IMO (opens in a new tab)

Morocco’s team on stage with the national flag at the 56th International Mathematical Olympiad, Chiang Mai, 2015

Olympians

In their own words

  • Being mentored by Math&Maroc was an unforgettable experience, far beyond academic tutoring. I joined a true family that cared about my progress and helped me reach my full potential. The tutors, more than just experts, tailored their support to each of us. Prof. Omar El Housni selected captivating problems and explained them with exceptional clarity, transforming our way of thinking and contributing to Morocco’s best scores that year. But Math&Maroc is much more than academic support: it is a lifelong community. I will always be grateful for their commitment and kindness.

    Ines El Bouzaidi TialiIMO 2019 & 2020

  • The preparation organized by Math&Maroc was excellent. What I appreciated most were the mock tests. Every Sunday, we really put ourselves in the real exam conditions: four hours of testing just like at the IMO. These sessions helped us progress tremendously. By doing so many, you end up encountering all possible scenarios, which helps you learn more about yourself. The working atmosphere was both serious, supportive, and motivating; it was undoubtedly the best year of my preparation. I also greatly appreciated the moral support from Math&Maroc. The team always reassured us about our future, explaining that we shouldn’t worry too much about schools and that it was most important to focus on the Olympiads.

    Yacine GmouhIMO 2025 · Bronze medal

Library

Documents & references

Leads

Who runs the division

  • Saad ChairiCA member · Bureau member · VP Maths Olympiad