# Morocco took delivery of additional Bayraktar TB2 drones

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2025/01/morocco-took-delivery-of-bayraktar-tb2-drones-in-2024-baykar/
- Published: 2025-01-05T13:35:06+01:00
- Author: Darek Liam

Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has officially confirmed the delivery of Bayraktar
TB2 drones to Morocco in August 2024. The announcement, made through the company’s
annual results post on the social media platform X, provided no additional details
about the transaction.

In a post on its X (formerly Twitter) account, Baykar stated that Morocco received
Bayraktar TB2 drones in August 2024. However, the company did not disclose the number
of units delivered or the value of the deal.

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Morocco is believed to have acquired 13 Bayraktar TB2 drones in a previous deal,
and the August delivery adds to this existing inventory. According to a report by**
_Military Africa_**, Morocco possesses a total of 233 drones from various suppliers,
ranking second in Africa after Egypt. This highlights the strategic importance of
unmanned aerial vehicles for Morocco, particularly for border security and countering
threats in the Western Sahara.

Moroccan Royal Armed Forces signed a 626 million dirhams ($70 million) [contract in 2021](https://www.military.africa/2021/04/morocco-orders-13-bayraktar-tb2-uav/)
to acquire 13 Bayraktar TB2 combat drones, including remote control ground stations
and configurable simulation systems. Also, Moroccan military personnel [received](https://www.military.africa/2021/10/morocco-receiving-bayraktar-tb2-drones/military.africa/2021/09/bayraktar-tb2-moroccan-drone-pilots-completes-training-in-turkey)
training, logistical and technical support.

The first batch of TB2s were [received](https://www.military.africa/2021/10/morocco-receiving-bayraktar-tb2-drones/)
from Turkish Baykar on September of 2021 after delivery via an RMAF C-130 (CNA-OJ)
which was spotted by Open-source air traffic data, flying to the Baykar Training
and Test facility at the Corlu Airport in Northeastern Turkey.

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These drones have proven effective in various conflicts, and their deployment has
contributed to the ongoing complexities in the Western Sahara. The Royal Armed Forces
have reportedly used these drones multiple times to target militants from the separatist
Polisario Front infiltrating the buffer zone.

The acquisition of Bayraktar TB2 drones has enhanced Morocco’s military capabilities,
providing advanced surveillance and strike capabilities.

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Over the past years, several reports have highlighted Morocco’s heavy reliance on
Turkish-made Bayraktar drones for airstrikes against separatist militants east and
south of the sand wall.

In 2023, Turkey disclosed a list of countries that had signed contracts to acquire
its advanced Bayraktar Akıncı combat drones. Morocco was among the countries listed,
having acquired this second model of Turkish drones in addition to the Bayraktar
TB2.

Subsequently, local sources reported that Morocco was in talks with Baykar Technologies
to [acquire](https://www.military.africa/2024/11/morocco-acquiring-akinci-drone-from-turkey/)
Turkish Bayraktar Akinci drones. Delivery of the advanced unmanned aerial vehicles(
UAVs) will start in February this year, local media reported.

The Akinci will work closely with other drones in the Moroccan military inventory.

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