Morocco’s Security & Sahel Terrorism Trends 2024 | Global Terrorism Index

Morocco has been classified as a country with no terrorist impact in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, according to reports from Le Desk and برلمان.كوم. The index, which assesses the global landscape of terrorism, highlights a stark contrast with the situation in the Sahel region, where instability is increasing.

The assessment of Morocco’s security situation comes as Algeria pursues a pipeline project intended to diminish Morocco’s regional influence and challenge U.S. Interests, as reported by The Times of Israel. This “pipeline gambit” aims to leverage Algeria’s energy resources to strengthen its position in the Sahel, a region increasingly vulnerable to extremist groups.

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in a recent analysis, points to the strategic porosity of Algeria in the face of the shifting dynamics in the Sahel. This suggests that Algeria’s approach to security and regional engagement may be contributing to the broader instability. The Stimson Center’s North Africa Regional Outlook, dated February 25, 2026, further underscores the complex security challenges facing the region.

Morocco’s success in maintaining a secure environment is attributed, in reporting from lareleve.ma, to its intelligence capabilities, proactive anticipation of threats and overall effectiveness as a security power. This stands in contrast to the situation in the Sahel, which is described by Le Monde as a “zone of forgotten wars” on the global crisis map.

The Middle East Institute recently published a case for ambitious reconciliation between Morocco and Algeria, suggesting that improved relations could contribute to regional stability. However, the current trajectory, marked by Algeria’s pipeline strategy and the differing security assessments of the two countries, indicates continued tension.

ActuaLitté reports on the ongoing issue of violent extremism in the Sahel, a problem that continues to fuel regional instability and create opportunities for terrorist organizations. The situation remains unresolved, with no immediate diplomatic breakthroughs reported.