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Navy comparison: Flag of France France vs Flag of Morocco Morocco

France operates 80 warships compared to 100 for Morocco. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 166 and 106.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of France FranceWorld #8 39.6
SEAS Index / 100

France leads on 8 of 10 categories

Naval ensign of Morocco MoroccoWorld #42 11.3
  • 1 Aircraft carriersweight ×200 · size, era 0
  • 10 Destroyersweight ×50 · size, era 0
  • 9 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 0
  • 12 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 1
  • 3 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 3
  • 19 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 24 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 86
  • 2 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 0
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 4
  • 86 Support shipsnot scored 4
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 1
  • 0 Other shipsnot scored 1
France Morocco Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
France Morocco Ratio
Official name French Navy Royal Moroccan Navy
Total ships 166 106 🇫🇷 1.6×
Active ships 166 106 🇫🇷 1.6×
On order / planned 12 0 🇫🇷
Submarines 9 0 🇫🇷
Principal surface combatants 22 6 🇫🇷 3.7×
Aircraft carriers 1 0 🇫🇷
Amphibious ships 3 3 —
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Corvettes 0 1 🇲🇦
Patrol boats 24 86 🇲🇦 3.6×
Mine warfare 19 0 🇫🇷
Coastal boats 0 4 🇲🇦
Auxiliaries 86 6 🇫🇷 14×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇫🇷 FranceCharles de Gaulle-class ×1Barracuda-class ×4FREMM frigate-class ×8
🇲🇦 MoroccoSigma-class ×3Descubierta-class ×1BATRAL-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, France or Morocco?
Morocco has a larger navy with 100 warships in service compared to France's 80.
Which navy has more submarines, France or Morocco?
France operates more submarines with 9 compared to Morocco's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, France or Morocco?
France has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Morocco's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, France or Morocco?
France operates 10 destroyers compared to Morocco's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, France or Morocco?
France operates 12 frigates compared to Morocco's 6.