A new report by Horizons Institut Geopolitique (IHG), which focuses on the geopolitical analysis of the Maghreb, Sahel, and Atlantic Africa regions, emphasizes that “the Moroccan model is the only viable option for France in Africa.”
Titled, “The Moroccan Path, the Only French Option in Africa,” the Moroccan-based institute explained that France’s traditional approach to Africa, deeply rooted in colonial legacy and the controversial “Françafrique” system, has irrevocably ended.
The institute’s assessment comes in the wake of France’s recent expulsions from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, which are seen as emblematic of a continent-wide rejection of France’s historical model of influence.
It argued that this historic shift signifies the failure of a relationship model characterized by political dominance, military presence, and economic exploitation.
For this reason, the same source highlighted “Morocco’s model as a credible and proven alternative.”
“The core difference lies in the approach itself: rather than operating in Africa, Morocco has committed to building with Africa. This nuanced shift signals a radical change in the relationship paradigm with the continent,” argued the IHG.
The institute explained that Morocco’s success is based on clear principles: absolute respect for sovereignty, local value creation, and a tangible transfer of technology and skills.
This approach, consistently applied across the banking, telecommunications, fertilizers, and infrastructure sectors, “has positioned Morocco as a key economic player in Africa, all while avoiding the reactions of rejection which characterized France’s presence,” elaborated further the same source.
The IHG emphasized that President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Morocco reflects a new geopolitical reality where “access to the African continent now flows through Rabat, making a presence in the kingdom essential as both a base and a testing ground to demonstrate compliance with Moroccan standards.”
It stated that France’s African strategy must shift toward adopting Morocco’s model, requiring French businesses to establish local subsidiaries, develop the market, and integrate into value chains before expanding across the continent.
The same source noted that France’s exclusive influence in Africa is ending, with its future role now dependent on integrating into Morocco’s model—a major geopolitical shift where “it must accept the mediation of its former protectorate to remain present in Africa.”
This repositioning elevates “Morocco as an indispensable bridge between Europe and Africa,” leveraging its political stability, modern infrastructure, and clear strategic vision for its continental role.
It went on to explain that, unlike France’s one-size-fits-all model, Morocco’s approach respects each African country’s unique characteristics, adapting its strategies to national contexts while maintaining overall coherence.
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