Choiseul Africa Club | Morocco : an emerging power at the heart of shifting geopolitical dynamics 

At a time of rapidly evolving economic and geopolitical balances, this discussion explored Morocco’s unique trajectory as a pivotal player at the crossroads of African, European and Mediterranean spheres. 

Organised around the latest book by Abdelmalek Alaoui, Morocco: The Challenge of Power, the conversation featured Isabelle Bébéar and Abdelmalek Alaoui, moderated by Adèle Parrilla.

A distinctive trajectory in a multipolar world

As several middle powers redefine their role on the global stage, Morocco stands out as a unique case. 

Its rise is underpinned by an original strategy, as highlighted by Abdelmalek Alaoui: 

“Morocco’s uniqueness lies in not practising karate in globalisation, but aikido.” 

Positioned at the intersection of several strategic regions, Morocco has developed a model based on: 

• institutional and macroeconomic stability

• a long-term vision

• and an ecosystem-driven approach at the core of its industrial policy

A growing economic power

The Kingdom is undergoing a profound transformation: shifting from a low-cost production economy to a value-creating model integrating industry, innovation and research. 

It is now emerging as a major industrial and logistics platform, as well as a key investor across the African continent. 

A balancing power looking to the future 

Beyond its economic performance, Morocco is shaping a vision of power rooted in cooperation, partnerships and long-term projection. 

This momentum is nevertheless accompanied by structural challenges — employment, technological sovereignty and talent development — which will be decisive in consolidating its role as a regional power. 

Through the Choiseul Africa Club, these discussions help shed light on ongoing transformations and connect the decision-makers shaping Africa’s future, in line with the mission of Choiseul Africa. 

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