In June 1956, Sweden officially recognized Morocco as an independent state.

The Swedish consulate in Casablanca had established relations with the Moroccan authorities, signifying Sweden's recognition of Morocco.

[2] On July 23, 1958, Lennart Petri [sv], Sweden's first minister to Morocco, presented his credentials to King Mohammed V.[3] In July 1959, an agreement was reached between the Swedish and Moroccan governments on the mutual elevation of the respective countries' legations to embassies.

The diplomatic rank was thereafter changed to ambassador instead of envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.

[4] The ambassador has also been accredited in neighboring countries on various occasions: Tunisia (1958–1960), Libya (1960–1962), Senegal (1963–1983), The Gambia (1968–1983), and Mauritania (1970–1983, 1996–2004).