Colombian training ship ARC Gloria docks in Casablanca

The Colombian naval training ship ARC Gloria docked in the port of Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The visit, scheduled to last until October 29, aims to foster cultural, academic, and tourist exchanges to strengthen bilateral relations between Morocco and Colombia.

Carlos Arturo Forero Sierra, the Colombian ambassador to Morocco, noted that ties between the two nations have strengthened significantly in recent years. The ship, which measures 76 meters in length and features three masts and 23 sails, serves a dual mission of training future naval officers and promoting Colombian culture.

The visit includes planned exchanges between Colombian cadets and Moroccan naval training institutions. While the public is invited to visit the vessel, the Colombian embassy has stated that prior registration is mandatory.