Relationship dossier
Morocco
North Korea
Relationship assessment
North Korea’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic conflicts with Morocco’s position on Western Sahara.
Morocco toward North Korea
Not assessedNorth Korea toward Morocco
-25North Korea’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic opposes Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara and is a source of bilateral friction.
Overall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
North Korea’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic conflicts with Morocco’s position on Western Sahara. Information about direct Moroccan government conduct toward North Korea is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- Western Sahara: North Korea’s recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic conflicts with Morocco’s sovereignty claim.
Key developments
North Korea recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, taking a position opposed to Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of direct Moroccan–North Korean government contacts or agreements is unclear.
- The extent and practical form of North Korean support for the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic are unclear.