Algeria–Morocco relations

Algeria–Morocco relations are the diplomatic and political ties between neighboring North African states, shaped by border disputes, regional rivalry, and competing positions on Western Sahara.

Sand War: A 1963 armed conflict between Algeria and Morocco over their shared border. The first major post-independence clash hardened mutual suspicion and left border claims unresolved.
Algeria–Morocco border closure: The restriction of ordinary land travel across the Algeria–Morocco frontier, in place since 1994. The closure makes everyday exchange difficult and embodies the deeper political rupture.
Western Sahara conflict: A conflict over the sovereignty and political future of Western Sahara, involving Morocco, the Polisario Front, and other actors. Algeria supports the Polisario Front, while Morocco claims sovereignty over the territory.
Algerian foreign policy: The principles and practices guiding Algeria’s relations with other states. Its support for self-determination and the Polisario Front clashes with Morocco’s position on Western Sahara.
Arab Maghreb trade: Cross-border commerce among the countries of the Maghreb region. Closed borders and poor political relations limit trade between two major regional economies.
Treaty of Lalla Maghnia: A 1845 treaty that delimited part of the boundary between French-controlled Algeria and Morocco. Its incomplete frontier demarcation became a source of dispute after both countries gained independence.
Algeria–Morocco diplomatic relations: The formal diplomatic ties maintained or suspended between the governments of Algeria and Morocco. Algeria severed diplomatic relations in 2021, formalizing a breakdown in political communication.
Polisario Front: A Sahrawi movement seeking self-determination for Western Sahara, including independence from Morocco. Algerian backing for the movement is a core point of contention with Morocco.
Moroccan foreign policy: The principles and practices guiding Morocco’s relations with other states. Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara and expanding partnerships differ from Algeria’s regional priorities.
Maghreb economic integration: Efforts to build shared markets and economic cooperation among Maghreb countries. Algerian–Moroccan tensions have obstructed regional integration despite geographic and economic ties.

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