Morocco–French Relations and Foreign Policy in Africa: Postcolonial Legacy and Disruptions

France and Morocco have long maintained close relations. These relations have historically led them to be stable allies in defending their respective interests in Africa. However, this relationship has undergone profound changes over the past twenty years. While France was experiencing a period of slowdown in its African policy, Morocco, on the contrary, was part of an emerging dynamic leading it to rediscover its potential footprint and influence on the continent. The intersection of these two geopolitical representations has thus significantly modified both French and Moroccan African policy and their respective relations. This article analyses the evolution of the mutual perception of these two countries through the conduct of their foreign policies in Africa.