both denounced Iran together. Western Sahara status Saudi Arabia has typically supported Morocco over the dispute of Western Sahara and doesn't recognize the legitimacy of Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. It also supported Morocco by sending economic and military aid during the Western Sahara War (1975–1991). Saudi Arabia also helps fund several projects in the region with support from Moroccan authorities. In February 2019, Morocco ended its involvement in the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen, with foreign minister Nasser Bourita citing "developments on the ground" in Yemen, "especially in regards to the humanitarian situation". Saudi state television network Al Arabiya later aired a documentary challenging the Moroccan claim to the Western Sahara. Morocco responded by recalling its ambassador to Saudi Arabia. However, ties between the two were enhanced after a few years. Yemeni Civil War During the current Yemeni Civil War, Morocco participated as part of the anti-Houthi coalition led by Saudi Arabia, with 6 warplanes and 1,500 troops, and ended its participation in February 2019. Qatar crisis Morocco has taken neutral stance in the conflict, hoping for a better resolution that would benefit Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the former having participated together with Morocco in the anti-Houthi campaign. Morocco even offered to act as a mediator to slow the tensions between the two Gulf Arab states. References External links Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Riyadh Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Kingdom of Morocco Saudi Arabia Morocco