Held across the vast expanses of Errachidia, this joint training operation was hailed as an outstanding success by both parties. “A great air-land cooperation between the French Army and the Royal Armed Forces!” celebrated the French Embassy in Rabat, highlighting the depth and quality of the military ties between the two nations.
A large-scale scenario serving territorial defense
Built around a simulated aggression against Morocco’s territorial integrity, CHERGUI 2025 mobilized extensive human and logistical resources from both armies. The French contingent included units from the 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment (5e RHC), the 1st Chasseur Regiment (1er RC), the 1st Tirailleurs Regiment (1er RT), and a command module from the 4th Air Combat Brigade (4e BAC), all deployed alongside seasoned Moroccan units of the FAR.
The exercise unfolded in two main phases:
- CPX (Command Post Exercise): focusing on joint planning, inter-army coordination, and strategic decision-making.
- LIVEX (Live Exercise): featuring combined air-ground maneuvers of exceptional tactical intensity.
Moroccan M1A2 Abrams tanks, Gazelle helicopters, and French Tiger and NH90 aircraft operated together in a demanding environment marked by the harsh Atlas terrain, scorching desert sands, and wide temperature fluctuations.
A strategic partnership rooted in trust
Beyond its military dimension, CHERGUI 2025 represents the continuity of a long-standing strategic partnership between Rabat and Paris, built on mutual confidence, respect, and a shared vision of regional challenges.
The exercise’s goals went far beyond tactical coordination:
- To strengthen interoperability between Moroccan and French forces;
- To develop joint expertise in command, mobility, and air support;
- To collectively address regional security threats in an ever-changing global landscape.
A historic friendship looking to the future
CHERGUI 2025 embodies Morocco and France’s shared commitment to safeguarding the stability of the Maghreb and the Sahel while deepening their defense cooperation. It also reflects the maturity of their bilateral relations, where both armies, recognized for their professionalism and experience, combine their strengths to confront the challenges of the 21st century.
By blending tradition, modernity, and operational excellence, the Royal Armed Forces and the French Army reaffirm that the Franco-Moroccan partnership remains a cornerstone of regional peace and security.
CHERGUI 2025 is more than just a successful military exercise — it is a living testament to an enduring friendship, forged through trust, excellence, and mutual respect, and firmly oriented toward the future.
Editorial team/le7tv