Denmark has expressed support for Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for Western Sahara, joining other European countries like Finland and France in backing the initiative as a credible basis for resolving the conflict.
Following its defeat in the Sand War, Algeria considered surprising Morocco and occupying the border town of Figuig, according to a CIA document.
Rachid Talbi Alami, Speaker of Morocco's House of Representatives, met with South Africa's National Assembly Speaker Angela Thokozile Didiza to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. While Didiza expressed interest in deepening ties, relations remain strained as Morocco opposes South Africa’s involvement in the Western Sahara issue.
The border dispute between Morocco and Algeria began shortly after Algeria's independence, with Morocco demanding that Algeria honor an agreement to negotiate the colonial-era borders. However, Algeria's President Ben Bella rejected negotiations, leading to strained relations and the armed conflict known as the Sand War, which eventually ended with a ceasefire mediated by the Organization of African Unity (OAU).