Its mission includes the protection of Moroccan territory and sovereignty, as well as the control of Morocco's 81,000-square-nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone.

Given Morocco's significant coastline (2,952 km) and strategic position overseeing the Strait of Gibraltar, it (along with Spain and the United Kingdom) is deeply involved in the security of this important international waterway.

Admiral Abdullah Ben Meimoun is credited for being the first commander of the Almoravid dynasty organized naval forces.

[2] At its peak, the Almohad navy's military reputation was well known, inciting Ayyubid dynasty Egypt and Saladin to seek its help in preventing Crusades expeditions.

The capture of major coastal cities and locations by Spain and Portugal significantly affected Morocco's naval capabilities.