Summary:

On 10 March 2026, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch highlighted the potential role of civil nuclear energy in strengthening energy security and supporting climate goals during remarks at the second Global Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris. 

 Akhannouch also emphasized the strategic importance of stable energy supplies amid rising global demand, climate pressures, and fragile supply chains. He stated that Morocco views the gradual and responsible integration of civil nuclear power as a potential next step in diversifying its energy mix and reinforcing long-term energy security.  

The Prime Minister also reiterated Morocco’s broader energy strategy, launched in 2009, which focuses on diversifying energy sources, expanding renewable energy, and strengthening national energy resilience. 

Outlook: 

Morocco’s public emphasis on civil nuclear energy signals growing interest in diversifying its long-term energy mix while reinforcing national energy security. The announcement also reflects Rabat’s broader alignment with Western partners on energy transition pathways that combine renewable expansion with low-carbon baseload technologies such as nuclear power. 

This positioning is notable in the current geopolitical context, as Morocco maintains normalized relations with Israel and generally aligns with Western diplomatic and energy policy frameworks amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.  

From a regional perspective, highlighting civil nuclear ambitions may also help Morocco strengthen strategic partnerships, attract technology cooperation, and position itself as a reliable partner in emerging low-carbon energy supply chains. 

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