Enhancing Bilateral Relations between Germany and Morocco
A parliamentary delegation from the Bundestag is set to embark on a significant visit to Morocco from April 8 to 10, aimed at deepening the bilateral relations between Germany and the Kingdom of Morocco. The delegation, led by Claudia Roth, the chairwoman of the Maghreb States Parliamentary Group from the Alliance 90/The Greens party, will include notable members such as Carl-Philipp Sassenrath from the CDU/CSU, who serves as the group's deputy chairman, and Johann Martel from the AfD.
During their stay, the delegation is scheduled to engage in discussions with high-ranking representatives of the Moroccan Parliament. The agenda will revolve around critical issues such as the domestic political landscape, foreign policy challenges, human rights considerations, as well as energy and climate matters. Sassenrath emphasized the strategic importance of Morocco to Germany and Europe, stating, “Morocco is a vital country for Germany and Europe!” during a press briefing in Rabat.
Fostering Cultural and Civil Society Connections
Prior to the official meetings, Claudia Roth visited the Heinrich Böll Foundation's office in Morocco, where she facilitated discussions with local partners on collaborative projects, particularly in cultural sectors. This visit underscores the dual focus of the delegation’s trip, blending parliamentary dialogues with outreach to civil society actors on the ground.
The German Foreign Office characterizes Morocco as a politically, culturally, and economically significant link between the North and South, positioning it as a central partner for the European Union and Germany in North Africa. In August 2022, both nations committed to a forward-looking partnership through a joint declaration, further solidifying their collaboration.
From Berlin's perspective, Morocco plays a crucial role in ensuring stability and sustainable development within the region, addressing challenges in areas such as the Sahel, the anticipated involvement in Gaza, and the normalized relations established with Israel since 2020. Economically, the ties have grown stronger, with Morocco becoming Germany's second-most important investment destination and the third-largest trading partner in Africa. In 2025, Germany imported goods worth over 3.4 billion euros from Morocco, while exports reached nearly 3.9 billion euros, with around 300 German companies operating in Morocco, creating approximately 35,000 jobs.
Germany stands as one of Morocco's largest bilateral development partners. During government negotiations in Berlin in November 2025, a commitment of 634 million euros was made, primarily as repayable loans from the KfW Development Bank. The collaborative efforts focus on sustainable economic development, vocational training and employment, climate initiatives, energy transition, migration, including skilled labor recruitment, and good governance.
In addition to various German institutions such as the Chamber of Foreign Trade, Society for International Cooperation, Germany Trade and Invest, KfW Bank, and the Federal Institute of Physics and Technology, several political foundations are active in Morocco. These include the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Hanns Seidel Foundation, Heinrich Böll Foundation, and Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Furthermore, the Goethe-Institut has established locations in Casablanca and Rabat, along with numerous partner schools, over 80 university collaborations, and a lecturer from the German Academic Exchange Service in Rabat. The German Archaeological Institute is also engaged in cultural preservation efforts within Morocco.
As reported by fr.de.
