For several years, Morocco’s influence across the African continent faced significant challenges. Direct competitors, leveraging substantial financial resources, operated within a generally favorable environment. These nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Iran, actively engaged in various initiatives to expand their presence.

Their strategies often involved the widespread establishment of religious institutions, comprehensive training programs for religious leaders, and extensive charitable endeavors. These efforts aimed to cultivate goodwill and extend their ideological reach. However, the ultimate success of these substantial investments has never been assured.

Recently, the geopolitical landscape has begun to shift. Saudi Arabia, for instance, has undergone a profound transformation concerning its regional standing and strategic power…