Morap Type Beat: The Biggest Producer Challenge in Moroccan Hip Hop History
When the Morap Type Beat Challenge was first announced, nobody expected it to turn into what may be the largest producer-driven movement in Moroccan hip hop history. Over the span of just two weeks, more than 60 producers, from OG legends to hungry newcomers, joined forces to craft beats that defined what “Morap” could sound like.
For the first time, the spotlight shifted from rappers to the beatmakers, the architects of the sound. Each participant was asked to create a beat rooted in Moroccan identity: sampling local instruments, rhythms, and textures while keeping the raw cadence of rap intact. The result? A sonic wave that proved Morap is more than a concept, it’s a movement with a sound and community of its own.
Morap, short for Moroccan Rap, is a movement and emerging genre that fuses traditional Moroccan instruments and melodies with the flows, beats, and lyricism of global hip-hop. It’s both an identity and a sound, rooted in Darija and Amazigh expression but open to multilingual and experimental styles. Morap represents cultural pride and creative evolution within Morocco’s rap scene.
Historic: Over 60 Moroccan Producers Unite to Define Morap
Some of Morocco’s most respected producers stepped into the challenge, bringing with them decades of history.
Rimo has been building beats for 20 years, with credits on Morap classics like Tirachrach (Profit Za3im, 18M+ views). He also produced for Diib, Stoor, and much of Caprice’s Moroccan Star EP (2024).
Cee-G, one of the most streamed Moroccan producers ever, is best known as Gnawi’s right-hand man. Together they delivered massive hits like Aman Ro3b (120M+ views), Ta7arouch (30M+), and Kon Kan (25M+). Few producers have dominated YouTube numbers like him.
ArtSmoke, a rapper-producer hybrid, is hailed as a top-5 symbol of Morocco’s underground scene. His 2022 EP Budo is often cited as a masterclass in independent artistry.
DJ Sim-H is a true turntable veteran, bridging generations through festivals like L’Boulevard and Visa for Music, as well as DJing rap’s TV competition Jam Show (May 2025) and Egregore Festival (July 2025). His presence connects Moroccan hip hop’s history with its future.
Shaping the Future of Morap: Meet the Next-Gen Producers
The challenge also gave visibility to a different generation of producers who are shaping the future sound of Morocco.
Aya, the most prominent female producer in Morocco, has produced for titans like Don Bigg (4in, Wlad L’hazeb), Inkonnu’s morap single Hilun (3.5M+ views), Pause Flow (Habitus and Necrophilia, 10M+ combined), and Algeria’s Mc Artisan (Stamina). She is already carving her place as a powerhouse.
Jonah, Africa’s first FL Studio Certified Trainer, is renowned for his mixing wizardry. He’s engineered massive hits like Trap Roumi V2 (27M+ views) while working with 7liwa, Kouz1, and Uzishettan.
Teaslax is the mastermind behind recent Pause Flow’s sonic layering, having produced Zanda, a track that triggered some of Morocco’s fiercest rap beefs (against Dollypran and Small X). His meticulous approach to vocal presence has made him a go-to collaborator.
Zuher Beats bridges rap and pop, producing for Dizzy DROS, Kekra, Tif, Lferda, 7-Toun, and singers like Mia Belghazi. His beat on La Zone Mahkoma pushed the track past 20M views.
Masta DN brought thunder to the scene with cinematic, aggressive beats. He produced Moutanabbi Vol. 2 (2016), Dizzy DROS’ historic diss response to Don Bigg’s 170kg. His catalog includes work with Lferda, Dollypran, and Profit Za3im.
Dallas, the Atlas son, has been the background sound for Pause Flow, Gjma, Jntyyy and Bermuda, anchoring the unique flavor of Atlas rap.
Satow, collaborator of Young Zow and Stoor, produced hits like Twerki and Arikh, adding playful but sharp edges to the trap wave.
Morap's Impact: The New Genre is Reshaping Moroccan Hip Hop
From underground veterans like ArtSmoke and Jonah to rising talents like Tinnitus and Papu Moor, from boom-bap producers like Riad to trap beatmakers like 88Young, the Morap Beat Challenge became a community statement: Moroccan producers are ready to take ownership of their sound.
What makes this moment historic is not only the sheer number of participants, but the conversations it sparked. Rappers reached out to buy beats, some even dropped freestyles before the Morap Freestyle challenge officially started, and hip hop pages amplified the movement. Comments and story posts turned into heated but valuable discussions, with the overwhelming majority supporting the Morap sound, while a minority raised doubts. This mix of agreement and debate only deepened the visibility and legitimacy of the challenge.
Crucially, the movement has been amplified by the platforms that shape Moroccan rap culture. Cassette.Maroc, dedicated to archiving Morocco’s tape history, labeled a Fnaire classic album’s genre as “Morap,” retroactively rooting the term in Morocco’s rap legacy. MoroccanRapGold (around 500K followers) urged producers to join the challenge. MRT Portail, the second-biggest rap page in Morocco with over 1M followers across Instagram and Facebook, celebrated the record-breaking number of participants, giving Morap a spotlight at the very heart of Moroccan rap media. And when OG rapper Steph Ragga Man, active for over 20 years, told producers “this is your time,” the generational seal of approval was undeniable.
Finally, the reactions proved Morap’s reach goes beyond rappers alone. When underground icon Art Smoke dropped his Morap beat, the responses came not just from rappers but also producers, photographers, and content creators. Morap is sparking creativity across disciplines, and for many, this was their first introduction to Morap not as theory, but as living, booming basslines and authentic Moroccan melodies.
Beyond the Challenge: How the Movement is Redefining a Genre
This wasn’t just about who made the hardest beat. It was about defining a genre. Many producers shared breakdowns of how they crafted their tracks, showing the role of bendir, qraqeb, ribab or gnawa-inspired basslines in modern beats. Tutorials and DJ scratches (thanks to Sim-H) opened the door for knowledge-sharing, turning the challenge into both a cultural moment and an educational one.
The next step? Morap Freestyle, rappers now have access to the beats and are invited to lay down their verses. The challenge that began with producers is about to echo through MCs, bringing Morap to life on the mic.
A Legacy in the Making: Morap Becomes a Shared Identity
Morap began as a word, then an idea, and now it’s becoming a shared identity. The Beat Type Challenge is proof that Moroccan producers, OGs and new blood alike, are keeping up with the global hip hop conversation, as well as reshaping it with their own sounds, stories, and instruments.
The success of this challenge is thanks to the incredible lineup of producers who stepped up, each bringing their unique style to the Morap sound. From established veterans to rising newcomers, the list is long and powerful, among them were (alphabetically): 1Nas, 3-Mad, 88Young, AIBeatss, Amine Idrissi, Anwar, Art-Smoke, Assim, Atlantis, Aya, Betho, Bidaaam, Boummask, BRGNE*, Cat, Cee-G, Dallas, Dj Sim-H, Dongoal, Dopaz, East Mafia, Enzo, Fawda*, GBahida, Hicham Hajani, Ismail Igh, Jonah, Levi, Lweirdo, Lhypnoz*, Mada, Masta Dn, MTC, Napoleon, Nomankind, Nokker, Ouassim, Papu Moor (2 submissions), Phoe916, Pinkshell, Raffy, Realboss, Riad, Rimo (2 submissions), Royance, Rudy, Sayko, Satou, Scorpion, Shxtgun.Wav, Sight, Smx, Sniver, Steff3Beatz, Steven.Wav, T9il, Teaslax, Tinnitus, Wajaa, Wiki Town, Yessir, Yoneh9, Youba, and Zuher.
*Collaborative submission of one beat.
Their participation proves the strength of the scene and highlights the collective spirit that drives Moroccan hip-hop forward. This challenge was a declaration: Morap is here.
How to Join the Morap Freestyle Challenge
To keep the momentum alive, the movement now expands into the Morap Freestyle Challenge. Rappers across Morocco and beyond are invited to take part:
- Choose any beat shared under the hashtag #MorapTypeBeat
- Record your freestyle and post it on Instagram
- Don’t forget to add #MorapFreestyle
- Please mention/tag the producer in the caption out of respect and appreciation
- Tag our IG account @dimatopmagazine in your caption and/or video
- Morap is for everyone who appreciates Moroccan music and rhythms
This next step ensures the beats created during the challenge don’t just remain as instrumentals, they become the foundation for new voices, new flows, and new stories that carry the spirit of Morap forward.
