Hatim Khadraoui
Event Organizer, Challenge Creator
H
CTF player and researcher with Raptx/Akasec.
Handles event organization, infrastructure, and challenge creation.
CITEFLAG 2026|Qualifiers ended
CITEFLAG: international Capture The Flag competition
Online qualifiers ended on April 4, 2026. The Top 10 Moroccan student teams are now confirmed, and the finals take place 09–10 May 2026 at 1337 med, Tétouan Shore.
Registered users
1,068
Teams registered
393
Competition status
Quals ended
Finals details
09–10 May
1337 med · Tétouan
About CITEFLAG
A competition built for impact
CITEFLAG is an international Capture The Flag competition focused on practical cybersecurity excellence. Participants solve hands-on challenges modeled on real incidents, while partners and sponsors gain direct visibility into a highly engaged technical community.
The 2026 season builds on successful previous editions, including an on-site event in May 2025 and a nationwide online CTF in August 2025 with more than 500 registrations. Teams of 4 members competed through a two-stage format, with the top 10 qualified Moroccan students advancing to the on-site final. Finals take place 09–10 May 2026 at 1337 med, Tétouan Shore.
Meet the Team
Organizing Team
Event organizers and challenge authors behind CITEFLAG.
Hamza Zekhnini
Event Organizer, Challenge Creator
H
Head of Social Projects & Management at Avycenna.
Leads event organization, execution, and challenge coordination.
Yassir Ajaja
Event Coordinator
Y
Formateur en Infrastructure Digitale / Systemes et Reseaux - Cite des Metiers et des Competences - Tanger Tetouan Al-hoceima.
Event coordination.
Hamza Essaadi
Event Coordinator
H
Formateur infrastructures digital Office de Formation Professionnelle et de Promotion du Travail (OFPPT).
Event coordination.
Reda Es-Sahtri
Event Organizer, Challenge Creator
R
Core organizer supporting planning and operations.
Coordinates logistics, operations, and challenge support.
Anass Abouzi
Crypto Challenges Creator
A
Crypto challenges author, cryptography and math enthusiast.
Designs and writes crypto challenges.
vmpr0be
Pwn Challenges Creator
v
Student at UIR and CTF player with r3kapig.
Creates pwn challenges.
Hatim Khadraoui
Event Organizer, Challenge Creator
H
CTF player and researcher with Raptx/Akasec.
Handles event organization, infrastructure, and challenge creation.
Hamza Zekhnini
Event Organizer, Challenge Creator
H
Head of Social Projects & Management at Avycenna.
Leads event organization, execution, and challenge coordination.
Yassir Ajaja
Event Coordinator
Y
Formateur en Infrastructure Digitale / Systemes et Reseaux - Cite des Metiers et des Competences - Tanger Tetouan Al-hoceima.
Event coordination.
Hamza Essaadi
Event Coordinator
H
Formateur infrastructures digital Office de Formation Professionnelle et de Promotion du Travail (OFPPT).
Event coordination.
Reda Es-Sahtri
Event Organizer, Challenge Creator
R
Core organizer supporting planning and operations.
Coordinates logistics, operations, and challenge support.
Anass Abouzi
Crypto Challenges Creator
A
Crypto challenges author, cryptography and math enthusiast.
Designs and writes crypto challenges.
vmpr0be
Pwn Challenges Creator
v
Student at UIR and CTF player with r3kapig.
Creates pwn challenges.
Timeline
Key Dates
All times are in UTC.
11:00 PM 2026/04/03 - 11:00 PM 2026/04/04 (UTC)
Online Qualifiers
Qualifier round completed.
2026/04/05
Top 10 Announced
Top Moroccan student teams confirmed for finals.
09–10 May 2026 · 1337 med, Tétouan Shore
On-site Finals
Jeopardy-style CTF finals hosted at 1337 med campus. Top 10 qualified Moroccan student teams compete on-site.
Results
Top 10 Leaderboard
Qualifiers closed Apr 4, 2026Top 10 confirmedFinals 09–10 May · 1337 med
Rank
Team
Score
#1
CYBERDUNE CLUB
1,271
#2
Novichok
1,189
#3
4n71bubu
797
#4
Sn1ff3r
792
#5
P4ck0ffs
792
#6
RJ45
791
#7
chila
741
#8
Pwnstars
648
#9
WhiteOps-AUI
617
#10
0xD@rkshell
612
Finals Venue
1337 med — Tétouan Shore
Parc TetouanShore, commune de Martil, Tétouan 93150, Morocco
Speakers
Featured Speakers
Industry professionals sharing real-world insights in cybersecurity and SOC operations.
Talk
Digital Forensics: Uncovering the Evidence Behind Cyber Incidents
Speaker
Aymane Bendalaa
Co-Founder - Cyberspace
IT Support at Tanger Med (via CBI)
Talk
Inside the SOC: Roles, Tools, and Real-World Operations
Speaker
Mohamed Amine EL-FAKIRI
SOC Analyst
Founder of SOC4M Community
Talk
Digital Forensics: Uncovering the Evidence Behind Cyber Incidents
Speaker
Aymane Bendalaa
Co-Founder - Cyberspace
IT Support at Tanger Med (via CBI)
Talk
Inside the SOC: Roles, Tools, and Real-World Operations
Speaker
Mohamed Amine EL-FAKIRI
SOC Analyst
Founder of SOC4M Community
Our Partners
Sponsors & Partners
Partners supporting CITEFLAG 2026.
High-visibility branding across web, social, and on-site event materials
Direct access to high-performing students and early-career cybersecurity talent
Digital exposure through scoreboard presence and official competition communications
In-person activation during finals: booth space, mentor presence, and awards stage visibility
In-Kind Sponsorships
Cloud/infrastructure credits
Hardware/equipment
Licenses/tools/security products
Workshops/expert sessions
Training subscriptions, vouchers, or certifications
Sponsor Documentation: Every sponsor receives a post-event report with logo placement evidence, audience metrics, and highlights from online and on-site activations.
Our Sponsors
Official Partner
1337 med
1337 med is a 42 Network coding school located at Tétouan Shore, near Cabo Negro. Supported by Tanger Med Group Foundation in partnership with UM6P and 42 school, it provides 24/7 access to 210 iMac workstations and peer-to-peer project-based learning.
Hosts the CITEFLAG 2026 finals on-site at Tétouan Shore campus
Part of the global 42 Network — peer-to-peer, project-based engineering education
Supported by Tanger Med Group Foundation in partnership with UM6P and 42 school
Community Partners
Community Partner
SOC4M
SOC4M is a Morocco-based community for SOC and cybersecurity practitioners, with public educational content and community programming.
Operates the official SOC4M Community YouTube presence
Promotes SOC-focused learning and cybersecurity discussions
Runs community activity tied to the Moroccan cybersecurity ecosystem
Community Partner
Cyberspace Maroc
Cyberspace Maroc is a Moroccan cybersecurity hub founded in 2024 to empower the next generation of experts through hands-on learning.
Runs an online CTF environment covering Web, Crypto, and Reverse Engineering
Hosts custom events for organizations and provides security awareness training
Expanding with practice labs and a Cyber Academy with guided learning paths
Founding sponsor slots are currently available.
Accepting sponsorship applications
Prizes
Prize Stack
Finals rewards, bonus drops, and qualifier prizes for teams and first blood hunters.
Main Finals Bonus Awards
- 1x OffSec SEC-100 or SJD-100 + 1-Year Access for Finals MVP
- 1x OffSec SEC-100 or SJD-100 + 1-Year Access for the hardest challenge first blood
- 1x SecDojo Premium 1-Year
Bonus Drop Stack
Extra Rewards
- 1x Cyberwave Legacy Lab - 1 Week Free
- 1x Cyberwave Legacy Lab - 75% OFF
- 1x Cyberwave Legacy Lab - 50% OFF
- 2x ApiSec CASA + 2x ApiSec ACP + 2x ApiSec APU+
- 2x GEN.xyz domain
Audience
Who Joins
Mostly students and early-career participants, with professionals joining as well.
Students & University Clubs
55%Computer science and cybersecurity students from universities across the globe.
Early-Career Enthusiasts
30%Junior professionals and self-taught security researchers building their skills.
Cybersecurity Professionals
15%Experienced practitioners looking for competitive challenges and networking.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about format, participation, and next steps.
Get in touch
Contact the team
Questions about participation or sponsorship? Send us a message.
Primary Contact
Hamza Zekhnini
CITEFLAG Organizing Team