موقف النخبة السياسية المغربية من النزاع الفرنسي الأمريكي حول حرية التجارة بالمغرب إبان الحماية (1912-1956)‎

Abstract EN

The French-American conflict about free trade in Morocco, is an opportunity for the Moroccan political elite to expose the French colonial policy aimed at obliterating Moroccan identity and sovereignty through the monopoly of Moroccan trade.

The presentation of this case to the attention of the International Court of Justice in The Hague also showed the active role of the United States in preserving the rights of American merchants, based on treaties dating back to the pre-French Treaty of Protection of Morocco in 1912, such as the Trade Agreement of 1836 and the 1906 Green Island Conference.

Which encouraged the Moroccan political elite to exploit this issue diplomatically, and give a frank position, considering that Morocco was forcibly colonized.

It also affirmed the sovereignty and unity of Morocco and warned in a memorandum to the Hague court against issuing any decision agawst to Morocco's interests.

France has no jurisdiction over Moroccan affairs, considering that any action on its behalf can only be carried out with the consent of the legitimate authorities.

This dispute has constituted a quantum leap in Morocco's course of independence.