For decades, Moroccan authorities and media have perpetuated the idea that Algeria has a strategic ambition to gain direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. This narrative, which is both exaggerated and disconnected from economic and geopolitical realities, is often used to justify Morocco's claims over Western Sahara. Upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this claim is not supported by facts but is instead a rhetorical tool aimed at legitimizing Moroccan policies in the region. 1. The Moroccan Narrative: A Geopolitical Fiction Morocco frequently portrays Algeria as having expansionist ambitions, suggesting that its support for the Sahrawi people and their right to self-determination is driven by hidden strategic interests rather than principles of justice or international law. However, this hypothesis is baseless: Algeria already has extensive maritime access. With over 1,600 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline, Algeria is well-positioned to engage in global trade routes. ...
Algeria, the Mecca of revolutionaries, has always defended just causes; its positions have today earned it the hostility of certain parties. The purpose of this blog is to defend Algeria and to deconstruct the lies that harm the image of our beautiful motherland.