French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Morocco on Monday for three days, aiming to restore ties after years of diplomatic tension.
The trip, invited by Moroccan King Mohammed VI, marks a new direction in France-Morocco relations, with hopes for “ambitious” collaboration over the next 30 years.
The two nations’ relationship has been strained over France’s ambiguous stance on Western Sahara, a region controlled by Morocco but claimed by the Algeria-backed Polisario Front seeking independence.
In July, Macron supported Morocco’s autonomy plan as a potential solution for Western Sahara, easing tensions.
Macron and King Mohammed VI plan to meet one-on-one, signing agreements on energy, water, education, and security.
France sees Morocco as a strategic “hub between Europe and Africa.”
Rebuilding ties could also support France’s influence in Africa, where Morocco has been expanding its reach.
