Morocco occupies a strategic position south of the Strait of Gibraltar, at the crossroads of migratory routes between sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. This geographical location confers upon Morocco both a pivotal role in migration flows and significant political leverage in its negotiations with the EU. Consequently, Rabat claims a differentiated treatment compared with other African states. Since 2000, the European Union (EU) has aimed to establish a readmission agreement with Morocco[1]. Such an agreement would facilitate the return of both Moroccan nationals and third-country nationals (TCNs) transiting through Moroccan territory who are deemed undesirable within the EU. After more than twenty years of negotiations, no agreement…
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