Morocco not only withstood these attacks but consistently defended what it considers its legitimate rights. At the same time, its willingness to seek a settlement with neighboring Algeria—which has kept the border between the two countries closed since 1994—never diminished. Does the Algerian regime fear its citizens visiting Morocco and comparing conditions in the two countries? Does it worry they might see Morocco’s infrastructure, its modern road network, and the high-speed rail line linking Casablanca and Tangier?
