US and Morocco Celebrate 250 Years of Alliance
The U.S. Department of State has stated that Morocco is the United States' oldest ally, with their relationship spanning more than 250 years. Official relations began in 1777 when the Moroccan Sultan Sidi Muhammad bin Abdallah announced the opening of Moroccan ports to American ships, a move considered the first official recognition by a foreign country of the United States after its independence. This relationship was crowned in 1786 with the signing of a Peace and Friendship Treaty, which remains the oldest existing diplomatic treaty. The ties expanded during World War II, when American forces participated in Morocco, and later developed to include defense, security, and counter-terrorism cooperation. In 2024, bilateral trade exceeded $7 billion, and the United States is among Morocco's top five investors. Washington emphasizes Morocco's role in promoting regional stability and continues the partnership grounded in principles of trust and strategic cooperation.
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