Morocco and Israel have agreed to transform their liaison offices into embassies and appoint ambassadors in both countries, according to an announcement by the Israeli government. Rabat has not yet publicly confirmed this new diplomatic step.
Morocco has now incorporated into the very structure of the Ministry of National Education a body responsible for education intended for Moroccan children living abroad. Arabic, Amazigh, Moroccan culture, and the history and geography of the kingdom are explicitly included among its missions.
Morocco is preparing a reform of its policy toward Moroccans abroad . But within the very administration responsible for this issue, a union denounces a retreat in social, cultural and educational programs, as well as internal management that has allegedly weakened the sector.
The socialist group in the House of Representatives has questioned Nasser Bourita about the fate of Moroccans stranded in Iran. This request follows the closure of Iranian airspace after the recent American and Israeli attacks.
In order to improve consular services, "the competent services are striving to reduce the user’s waiting time for the processing of the consular service, from 45 minutes in 2025 to 38 minutes in 2026," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nasser Bourita, the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that Morocco’s diplomatic victory on the Sahara issue was achieved thanks to the leadership of King Mohammed VI who conducted "several direct contacts" before the vote on the Security Council resolution, which allowed "to tip the balance in favor of Morocco".
Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad, outlines the many measures put in place to simplify the lives of Moroccans living abroad.
Morocco intends to implement a series of programs aimed at "encouraging and motivating Moroccans around the world to invest in their country of origin," recently stated Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Moroccans Residing Abroad.
Morocco is still searching for Marouan El Mokadem, a Moroccan who has been missing since May 24, 2024, after boarding a ferry bound for the port of Motril.
Morocco is closely monitoring the situation of Moroccans residing in the Netherlands, following clashes between some of them and Israeli supporters, which occurred in Amsterdam on November 7, 2024, declared Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs.
France has reaffirmed its "unwavering" position on the Sahara issue, reiterating its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over this territory.
Faced with the persistence of difficulties for Moroccans wishing to obtain "Schengen" visas, parliamentary advisors Khaled Setti and Loubna Alaoui of the National Union of Labor within the House of Advisors, have called on Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, to impose a visa on European nationals as part of a "reciprocity" policy.