Morocco
North African kingdom; a national among foreign workers killed in the UAE.
Last refreshed: 2 April 2026
How does Morocco's Israel normalisation complicate its Gulf position?
Latest on Morocco
- Was a Moroccan killed in the UAE strikes?
- Yes. At least one Moroccan is among 10 foreign workers killed in Iranian strikes on the UAE since February 2026.Source: background
- Does Morocco support Israel in the Iran war?
- Morocco normalised relations with Israel in 2020 under the Abraham Accords but has not taken a public position on the conflict.Source: background
Background
A Moroccan national is among the 10 foreign workers killed in Iranian strikes on the UAE since the war began on 28 February 2026. The dead span six nationalities: Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Palestine, and Morocco.
Morocco has a significant diaspora in the Gulf, with an estimated 100,000 nationals in the UAE working in hospitality, retail, and construction. Morocco normalised relations with Israel in 2020 under the Abraham Accords, placing it in a complex diplomatic position during the Iran-Israel conflict.
Morocco's government has not publicly commented on the worker's death or taken a formal position on the conflict. The kingdom's Abraham Accords partnership with Israel and its traditional ties to Gulf monarchies leave it straddling competing regional loyalties.