France and Morocco deepen ties under Lecornu’s Rabat visit
Bilateral relations take a positive turn as France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrives in Rabat. A potential visit by King Mohammed VI to Paris and the signing of an unprecedented ‘friendship treaty’ are on the agenda, though no specific timeline has been confirmed.
The strengthening of France-Morocco diplomatic ties follows France’s recognition in summer 2024 of Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara region, a move that drew sharp criticism from Algeria.
Partnership advances despite Pegasus controversy
Emmanuel Macron received a lavish welcome in Rabat in October 2024, marking the end of a three-year diplomatic freeze fueled partly by espionage allegations and visa disputes. The visit concluded with multiple agreements and the signing of an ‘exceptional strengthened partnership.’
Despite recent reports from an international media consortium highlighting Morocco’s alleged use of the Pegasus spyware—including claims of targeting French officials—both nations continue to move forward. In 2021, Morocco faced accusations of infiltrating the phones of national and international figures, including French President Emmanuel Macron and then-minister Sébastien Lecornu, using the Israeli-made software. Rabat has consistently denied these allegations.
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