In response to Iranian threats, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are strengthening their military cooperation with Morocco and Egypt. This strategic alliance includes the deployment of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces and the sharing of expertise in missile defense, highlighting Rabat's crucial role in regional stability.
In the face of escalating tensions with Iran, Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the security of Gulf States, emphasizing a deep-rooted alliance that extends from diplomatic backing to robust military and intelligence cooperation. This enduring partnership, which has evolved since the 1980s, underscores Morocco's strategic commitment to regional stability and counterterrorism efforts alongside its Gulf allies.
The recent Iranian missile and drone attacks on civilian and military targets in the Gulf have abruptly derailed efforts at rapprochement between Tehran and several Arab states, reinforcing the cautious stance Morocco has maintained since 2017.
From the village of Ait Yahya ou Ala in the Atlas Mountains to the royal tables of kings and leaders in the Gulf, Moroccan chef Khalid Housti has forged an extraordinary culinary journey. Migration wasn’t his initial goal, but rather a twist of fate that became an opportunity for excellence—and a dignified representation of Morocco on the world stage.
While several Arab states have decided to stand with Saudi Arabia in ist recent crisis with Canada, Morocco has, so far, preferred to remain silent.