Morocco’s geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with increased attention focused on opportunities for expanded cooperation with Israel. A recent analysis by the Moshe Dayan Center highlights the current economic environment in Morocco and the potential for greater economic ties between the two nations, as of February 26, 2026.
Established in April 2024, the Morocco-Israel Forum, operating under the auspices of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies, serves as a key platform for fostering collaboration. The forum brings together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from both countries to explore avenues for cooperation on issues ranging from environmental concerns and agricultural advancements to food security and broader political, social, and cultural dynamics. Monthly meetings, conducted via Zoom under Chatham House rules to encourage open dialogue, are a central component of the forum’s activities. Plans are underway for future joint conferences and publications.
The forum’s emergence reflects a broader context of normalization between Morocco and Israel, a process that has presented a “hard balancing act” according to recent reports. A report from August 15, 2025, by the Middle East Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA) referenced a Moshe Dayan Center analysis of Moroccan normalization with Israel.
The Moshe Dayan Center’s mission includes forging partnerships with international research centers and promoting mutual understanding between Israel and its neighbors. The Center publishes analysis, hosts forums, and maintains extensive archives, including a comprehensive collection of Arabic-language newspapers. Researchers affiliated with the center contribute to academic journals and presses.
Recent discussions have centered on Morocco’s evolving geopolitical position and its implications for regional stability. Daniel Zisenwine has analyzed Moroccan reactions to the ongoing Hamas-Israel war, assessing Moroccan perspectives on the war’s potential outcomes and their impact on future relations. Yitzhak Gal and Jonathan Ghariani, in the latest issue of Tel Aviv Notes, have specifically examined Morocco’s geoeconomic landscape and the prospects for increased economic cooperation with Israel.
The Morocco-Israel Forum operates as an active network, utilizing a WhatsApp group for ongoing discussion of regional issues. The forum’s activities are intended to contribute to the public discourse surrounding critical issues affecting Israel and the region, and to incubate future scholarship in Middle Eastern and African studies.
