🇲🇦 Returning to Roots – A Powerful Miki Island Certification in Casablanca
Miki Island’s journey has come full circle.
On 16–17 July in Casablanca, our Founder and Creator, Oussama Labib, led our first face-to-face certification program in Morocco – a moment that was more than just a professional milestone. It was deeply personal.
Born in France to Moroccan parents, Oussama grew up with strong ties to his heritage. After living around the world – from Bora Bora to Asia, and now Singapore – bringing Miki Island home to Morocco felt like an emotional homecoming.
As he shared on LinkedIn:
“I’m back home in Morocco, right in the middle of running our Miki Island Certification Program here in Casablanca – and the energy is 🔥 There’s something special happening in this room, and in this country! You can feel the shift – a new wave of facilitators ready to bring impactful, experiential learning to teams, leaders and organizations across the country. Morocco is transforming. And I’m excited to be part of that movement – helping companies level up culture, collaboration, leadership and team performance through the power of play.”
This wasn’t just a certification. It was a spark. A signal that a new chapter is beginning – where experiential learning, leadership development, and team transformation are taking root in Morocco and beyond!
🌴 It All Started on the Island
The certification program in Morocco began not with theory – but with experience.
We launched straight into a full Miki Island simulation. Two teams. One mission. And… neither made it past the first round.
But that’s where the real learning began.
In the powerful debrief that followed, we uncovered what was really holding the teams back – misaligned goals, fuzzy roles, reactive decisions, and a lack of clear communication. The simulation surfaced the invisible dynamics that often derail real teams.
Then we explored what it takes to turn it around: rebuilding trust, aligning expectations, and shifting from siloed efforts to shared ownership.
When the teams returned to the island for a second attempt, everything changed. This time, they won!
That moment captured the essence of Miki Island: learning by doing, seeing real behaviors emerge, and building the mindset and skills for lasting team transformation.
A powerful kickoff – and the perfect way for certified partners to build deep understanding, develop confidence, and set themselves up for success when facilitating Miki Island with clients.
💡 Beyond Gameplay – Meaningful Dialogue, Real Transformation
Over the two days, the conversation went far beyond the game. We explored:
- How to use serious games to spark behavior change
- Why today’s learners demand more than slideshows
- The science behind Miki Island’s methodology
- How to position experiential learning as a strategic solution
- Real-world sales, marketing, and client scenarios
- The role of coaches in shaping culture and performance
The room was alive with insights, laughter, and action. It was a reminder that transformation doesn’t have to be serious – it just has to be real.
🎓 Celebrating Our Newly Certified Miki Island Partners
We’re proud to welcome our newly certified partners who brought remarkable passion, curiosity, and facilitation skill to the certification:
✅ Dr. Soufiane Majdoul – Behavioral science expert from BiiA, focused on neuroscience-based learning and innovation.
✅ Ghizlane Akourim – Energetic leadership facilitator and consultant from BiiA, passionate about team transformation.
✅ Khalid Silmi – Strategic thinker and learning professional at BiiA, dedicated to unlocking human potential.
✅ Stéphane Brzdega – Globally-minded trainer who designs engaging, high-impact learning experiences.
✅ Ayaah Lagha – Operations and facilitation specialist at BiiA, who joined the session with her colleagues and added thoughtful energy throughout.
✅ Taoufik Majdoul – Strategic advisor at BiiA, bringing a strong lens on entrepreneurship and team growth.
🤝 A Growing Community of Impact-Driven Coaches and Trainers
Morocco is quickly becoming home to a thriving Miki Island community. Over the two days, we were joined by a diverse mix of certified partners, coaches, and changemakers – all united by a shared mission to elevate teams and transform the way people work together.
✅ Jean-Baptiste Crouigneau – Our very first Moroccan certified partner, whose early belief in Miki Island helped open doors in the region.
✅ Mansy Hicham – Certified partner, focused on project and team leadership.
✅ Réda Lahbabi – Certified partner, leadership coach and trainer passionate about leadership development in Morocco.
✅ Karima Benabderrazik – Strategy and leadership development expert with a focus on well-being and team culture.
Together, they represent a growing movement toward more human, engaging, and results-driven learning experiences in Morocco.
🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You
To everyone who joined us in Casablanca, thank you! Thank you for believing in the power of serious games and experiential learning, for placing your trust in us, and for choosing to be part of a growing movement.
Together, we are championing a new way of learning – one that drives real behavior change, builds high-performing teams, and taps into the power of collective intelligence. Your energy, openness, and curiosity made this certification unforgettable.
🌍 The Shift is Happening – And It’s Just Getting Started
This certification is more than just a training session. It’s a sign of transformation in how leadership, team, and organizational development are evolving in Morocco. Through Miki Island’s unique blend of play and serious learning, a new generation of coaches and facilitators is emerging, ready to lead impactful change.
The conversations, the energy, and the shared commitment to human-centered, experiential learning point to a bright future where Moroccan companies and teams will thrive through collaboration, trust, and leadership.
🌴 Want to Experience Miki Island for Yourself?
We regularly host gameplay demos where you can experience the simulation firsthand, ask questions, and see how it can unlock new levels of team performance.
👉 Join a demo here: https://lu.ma/MikiIsland?k=c
Or reach out to learn how Miki Island can help your teams, clients, or organization thrive.
We look forward to seeing you on the island
