Morocco announced it will reopen its embassy in Damascus, a move marking renewed diplomatic ties after over a decade of rupture.
The decision comes in the wake of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s ousting in December, ending his 23-year rule amid a brutal civil war.
Morocco had cut ties with Syria in 2012, condemning Assad’s violent crackdown on protests that spiralled into a conflict claiming over 500,000 lives.
The reopening was revealed in a letter from King Mohammed VI to Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, read aloud at the Arab League summit in Baghdad.
In the message, Morocco expressed support for “the Syrian people’s quest for freedom, security, and stability,” underscoring a shift in regional dynamics.
Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita delivered the letter on behalf of the king, framing the embassy’s return as a gesture of Arab solidarity and hope.
The fall of Assad followed a rapid campaign led by Islamist factions, which overwhelmed remaining regime strongholds after years of stalemate.
With millions displaced and cities reduced to rubble, Syria’s path to recovery now depends on both local governance and international engagement.
Morocco’s decision may signal a broader Arab effort to reintegrate Syria and foster unity after years of fragmentation and bloodshed.
Observers see this as part of a regional recalibration, where diplomacy replaces isolation in dealing with post-conflict Syria.
As Syria turns a new page, Morocco positions itself as a bridge between past estrangement and a possible future of reconciliation.