Morocco–Taiwan relations are the bilateral relations between Morocco (officially the Kingdom of Morocco) and Taiwan (officially the Republic of China). As of 2026, the two countries do not maintain official diplomatic relations, but have developed cultural and economic ties. Taiwan-related affairs concerning Morocco are handled by the Taipei Representative Office in France.
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History
editIn 1971, Morocco voted against the Republic of China retaining China's seat at the United Nations during the vote on United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI).[1]
Economic relations
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In 2024, Morocco exported US$57.9 million to Taiwan and Taiwan exported US$160 million to Morocco. The main products that Morocco export to Taiwan consist of cobalt, calcium phosphate and women's suits; whereas the main products that Taiwan export to Morocco are vehicles, semiconductor devices and synthetic filament yarn woven fabric. From 2019 to 2024, exports from Morocco to Taiwan have increased steadily at an annualized rate of 3.73%, growing from US$48.2 million in 2019 to US$57.9 million in 2024; whereas exports from Taiwan to Morocco have increased more drastically at an annualized rate of 7.87%, growing from US$109 million in 2019 to US$160 million in 2024.[2]
Cultural exchanges
editIn 2025, a Taiwanese film Before the Bright Day was initially selected for the Marrakech International Film Festival in Morocco but was later removed from the lineup prior to screening.[3] Organizers cited issues related to Moroccan authorities declining to issue screening permission and entry visas. The festival indicated that the decision involved unspecified "sensitive" factors, though no detailed explanation was provided.[4]
Humanitarian aid
editIn September 2023, following the 2023 Al Haouz earthquake, Taiwan expressed condolences to the Moroccan people and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a financial assistance donation of US$500,000 for reconstruction and disaster relief efforts.[5] Taiwan's National Fire Agency also stated that search and rescue teams could be dispatched if needed.[6] Since the two sides lack formal diplomatic relations, the donation had to be arranged through a third party.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Restoration of the lawful rights of People's Republic of China in the United Nations: draft resolution /: Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Fiji, Gambia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Japan, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Philippines. Swaziland, Thailand, United States of America and Uruguay". United Nations. 1971-09-29. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
- ↑ "Morocco's exports to Taiwan". The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 2026-01-29.
- ↑ 曾依璇 (2025-11-25). "「南方時光」入圍馬拉喀什影展 開幕前無故遭除名【獨家】" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Central News Agency (Taiwan). Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ 蔣龍祥 (2025-11-26). "《南方時光》入圍摩洛哥影展 突被因「敏感因素」取消 ｜ 公視新聞網 PNN" (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Public Television Service. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ↑ "Aftershock rattles Morocco as rescuers seek survivors". Taipei Times. September 11, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Ching-en Chiou (September 11, 2023). "Taiwan to help Morocco after massive earthquake: MOFA". Radio Taiwan International. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Taiwan offers condolences to Morocco, donates US$500,000 for quake relief". Taiwan Today. September 11, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
