UK Greenlights Unrestricted Business Investments in Moroccan Desert, Separates It from Palestinian Issue
The UK has allowed its companies to invest freely in Morocco's desert regions, clarifying that this policy is distinct from the Palestinian issue. This decision, made public by Minister Douglas Alexander, aims to enhance UK-Morocco economic ties while countering Algeria's narrative conflating the Sahara conflict with the Palestinian question.
hassan benyoub 
The United Kingdom has officially permitted its companies to invest freely in Morocco’s desert regions, with no limitations imposed. In a detailed statement, the British government also clarified the distinction between this investment policy and the unrelated Palestinian question, addressing misconceptions surrounding the two matters.
This confirmation emerged from the British House of Commons through a letter released by Douglas Alexander, the UK Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security. The letter, dated March 24, 2025, responded to a query directed at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government by MP Graham Leadbeater, a vocal advocate for separatist initiatives in the Sahara.
The UK government highlighted a noted confusion—actively promoted by Algeria—between the Sahara conflict and the Palestinian issue. Algeria has been accused of pushing this narrative internationally, leveraging funded lobbying groups that support separatist proposals in several major countries. In its response, London not only affirmed the freedom of British investments in Morocco’s Sahara regions but also intentionally distanced this policy from the Palestinian question.
This decision paves the way for enhanced UK-Morocco economic collaboration, unlocking opportunities for British firms in the Moroccan desert. By explicitly separating these geopolitical issues, the UK aims to provide a clear framework for investors while countering external attempts to blur the lines between unrelated conflicts.
