Its alliance with Morocco has deteriorated to the point of jeopardising what for many was one of the strongest partnerships in North Africa. PHOTO/CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT - French President Emmanuel Macron and Moroccan King Mohammed VI inaugurate a high-speed train line at the Tangier train station. PHOTO/AFP - Combination of images of French President Emmanuel Macron and Algeria's President Abdelmadjid TebbouneThere are several reasons for the rift between Rabat and Paris - some more difficult to understand than others. To this must be added the smear campaign of which Morocco accuses France. Thus, France is jeopardising its greatest ally in North Africa while Morocco strengthens its ties with other countries in the face of French passivity.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 15, 2023 05:01 UTC