A recent survey by the Arab Barometer, published on Monday, revealed that 35% of Moroccans support Iran’s foreign policies, compared to 23% before the October 7, 2023, war in Gaza. This figure highlights a significant shift in national public opinion.
Indeed, this development takes place in a regional context where support for Iranian policies has significantly increased. In Palestine, it has risen from 21% in 2023 to 36% in 2025. In Morocco, it has increased from 23% to 35% over the same period. In Tunisia, it has gone from 32% to 49%, and in Iraq from 37% to 48%. Furthermore, the numbers remain stable in Jordan at 19% and have declined in Lebanon, dropping from 32% to 29%.
For Morocco, the trend contrasts with the persistent mistrust towards Iran’s role in the region. According to the survey, 41% of Moroccans view Iranian influence as a serious threat. The kingdom is thus among the cautious countries regarding Tehran.
Persistent Doubts
The results show that the Moroccan position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict influences these developments. Indeed, 63% of Moroccans perceive the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories as a serious threat, reflecting a regional trend that is less pronounced than elsewhere.
Despite this, Moroccans remain skeptical about Iran’s commitment to the Palestinian cause. Only 18% believe that Iran truly defends the rights of Palestinians, one of the lowest rates recorded in the survey.
These data reveal a delicate balance in Moroccan public opinion, between growing support for certain aspects of Iran’s foreign policy, especially after the conflict in Gaza, and persistent skepticism about regional influence.
More broadly, Morocco accuses Iran of supporting the Polisario Front through its regional allies, particularly the Lebanese Hezbollah, operating from Iran’s embassy in Algeria. These accusations led to the rupture of diplomatic relations, as announced by Rabat on May 1, 2018. Since then, the kingdom’s embassy in Tehran has been closed.
