On November – 11 – 2025
RABAT – In a significant development for Morocco’s national agenda, King Mohammed VI has initiated high-level consultations with political leaders to refine the country’s autonomy proposal for the Sahara region, marking a pivotal moment in the decades-long territorial dispute.
The Royal Office hosted an unprecedented meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, bringing together representatives from all parliamentary political parties under the leadership of the King’s senior advisors: Taieb Fassi Fihri, Omar Azziman, and Fouad Ali El Himma.
The gathering, which included the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Living Abroad, represents the first concrete step following the monarch’s October 31 address to the nation. That speech came in the wake of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which recognized the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the foundation for negotiations.
Royal Vision for National Consensus
This consultative process underscores King Mohammed VI’s commitment to participatory governance when addressing matters of national significance. The royal advisors conveyed the King’s explicit directive to engage political parties in shaping what many observers describe as the most detailed articulation of Morocco’s autonomy proposal to date.
“The palace has extended an invitation for political organizations to submit their visions and proposals regarding the updating and detailing of the autonomy initiative,” according to the official statement from the Royal Office. This approach signals a strategic effort to build broad domestic consensus behind Morocco’s international diplomatic position.
Political Unity Behind Sovereign Approach
Party leaders attending the meeting expressed unanimous support for the royal initiative, highlighting what they described as “positive developments” in the Moroccan Sahara dossier. The political representatives emphasized their pride in being included in this national dialogue, recognizing the importance of developing a comprehensive vision that maintains Moroccan sovereignty while addressing local governance needs.
The discussions focused on creating conditions that would facilitate the return of “our brothers from the Tindouf camps” and their reunification with families, while building their future within a unified Morocco. This humanitarian dimension has long been central to Morocco’s position in the conflict.
International Context and Next Steps
The timing of these consultations follows the recent UN Security Council resolution that formally established the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the “realistic and applicable solution” within the framework of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial unity. This international endorsement has created new momentum for Morocco’s diplomatic efforts.
Political leaders confirmed their commitment to submitting detailed memoranda to the Royal Office promptly, responding to what they characterized as a “gracious royal invitation.” The parties expressed their “permanent mobilization” under the King’s leadership and “absolute support” for Morocco’s ongoing diplomatic initiatives.
This collaborative approach between the monarchy and political parties represents a significant evolution in Morocco’s strategy toward the Sahara issue, combining domestic consensus-building with international diplomatic efforts to reach what many hope will be a final settlement to this long-standing regional conflict.
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