On Friday, Ecuador announced the opening of its embassy in Morocco, reaffirming its support for Rabat’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. Speaking alongside her Moroccan counterpart, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld hailed the move as a natural step following her country’s withdrawal of recognition of the Polisario.
With a shared history spanning several centuries through the legacy of Al-Andalus and the cultural imprint it left behind, the regions of Seville and Morocco draw on this heritage to build a promising future. The historical contributions and ancient cultures have now become foundational elements for exploration by operators in the Spanish province, who are eyeing Moroccan tourists.