فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The historic military cooperation between Morocco and France has seen significant development in recent years, with officers from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces now participating in training officers at prestigious French military colleges. In this context, Captain Hamza, a high-ranking officer from the Royal Military Academy in Meknes, has joined the faculty at the French Special Military School “Saint-Cyr,” where he contributes to the training of future French officers.
Captain Hamza designs and supervises field exercises, ensuring they align with the academic curricula provided at the college. He views this experience as a mutual enrichment, stating in a press release: “Training is not limited to the transfer of knowledge; it is an exchange that allows students and trainers to enhance their skills and broaden their perspectives.” This experience also allows him to benefit from Saint-Cyr’s expertise, which he intends to apply upon his return to Morocco.
The appointment of a Moroccan officer to the Saint-Cyr faculty falls within the broader framework of military cooperation between the two countries. Captain Hamza emphasized that “the relationship between Morocco and France is historic. Our armies strengthen cooperation through joint exercises, exchanges, and joint training. My integration into Saint-Cyr exemplifies this upward trend.” The college welcomed this cooperation, stating in its release that it is “proud to host an instructor from the Royal Military Academy of Morocco among its faculty.”
In addition to academic training, the Moroccan and French armies are increasingly conducting joint exercises. In December 2024, special operations units from both countries conducted joint military maneuvers at bases in Marrakech and Ben Guerir. Six French officers from the War College also participated in the “COINEX 25” exercise at the Royal College of Higher Military Education in Kenitra. This exercise aims to enhance coordination between the two armies by exchanging experiences in military planning and operations.
