Google Maps Maintains Consistent Border Display Policy Between Morocco and Western Sahara

Nov 12, 2025 12:02 pm CST

Google has clarified that its Maps service has always displayed Western Sahara differently depending on user location, with the disputed territory's border visible to users outside Morocco but not to those within the country. This longstanding policy follows Google's approach to disputed regions and has not changed despite recent UN endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for the territory.