A recent Arab Barometer survey, published on Monday, reveals that 35% of Moroccans support Iran’s foreign policies, compared to 23% before the October 7, 2023 war in Gaza. This figure illustrates a significant shift in national public opinion.
This change is part of a regional context where support for Iranian policies has significantly increased. In Palestine, it rose from 21% in 2023 to 36% in 2025. In Morocco, it increased from 23% to 35% over the same period. In Tunisia, it went from 32% to 49% and in Iraq from 37% to 48%. Meanwhile, the figures remain stable in Jordan at 19% and decrease in Lebanon, from 32% to 29%.
For Morocco, this trend contrasts with the persistent mistrust towards Iran’s role in the region. According to the survey, 41% of Moroccans consider Iranian influence to be a serious threat. The kingdom is thus one of the countries that remain cautious regarding Tehran.
Persistent doubts
The results show that Morocco’s position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict influences these changes. Indeed, 63% of Moroccans see the occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel as a serious threat, reflecting a regional trend that is less pronounced than elsewhere.
Despite this, Moroccans remain wary of 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 Gaza conflict, and persistent skepticism regarding regional influence.
Overall, Morocco accuses Iran of supporting the Polisario Front through its regional allies, notably the Lebanese Hezbollah, operating from Tehran’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.
