U.S. Commemorates 50 Years of Partnership in Morocco - Standard Newswire
On April 2, 1957, the United States initiated a program of economic and technical assistance to Morocco. Since then, the American people have invested over $2 billion in the human, economic, and institutional development of Morocco.
The answer may be yes, but it would appear to have more to do with sustained good relations and long-term investment than arms buildup and military action.