Morocco (Rabat) and Zambia (Lusaka) have been working to strengthen their bilateral relationship, reflecting a broader trend of South-South cooperation and African diplomatic realignment. The two countries share membership in the African Union and have expressed mutual interest in expanding collaboration across multiple sectors.
Economic cooperation between the two nations has centered on areas where Morocco holds significant expertise, including phosphate-based fertilizers, agriculture, and infrastructure development. Morocco, through entities such as OCP Group โ one of the world's largest phosphate producers โ has pursued partnerships across sub-Saharan Africa to support food security initiatives, and Zambia, as an agricultural nation, represents a natural partner in this regard.
On the political front, Zambia's position regarding the Western Sahara question has been a point of diplomatic engagement. Morocco has consistently sought to build alliances among African states in support of its autonomy plan for the territory, which it considers a serious and credible basis for a negotiated solution under United Nations auspices.
The strengthening of Morocco-Zambia relations fits within Rabat's broader strategy of deepening its continental footprint since rejoining the African Union in 2017. Morocco has signed hundreds of bilateral agreements with African partners and positioned itself as a gateway between Africa, Europe, and the Arab world. As of April 2026, the two countries continue to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and diplomatic coordination.
