On July 23, 2026, the United States and Morocco signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at bolstering maritime security across African waters. The accord was announced during a virtual meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita.
The partnership focuses on joint naval exercises, information sharing, and capacity building to combat piracy, illegal fishing, and trafficking in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Both nations emphasized the importance of stability in the Gulf of Guinea and the Strait of Gibraltar.
According to a joint statement, the agreement includes provisions for technology transfers and training programs for African coastal states. The U.S. will provide surveillance drones and patrol boats to Morocco under the initiative.
This marks the latest step in deepening US-Morocco ties, following a 2020 agreement recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. The new pact is expected to strengthen regional security frameworks.
