Arab Maghreb Union, based in Rabat, Morocco, is a Regional Inter-governmental Union of the five Maghreb Countries in Northern Africa, which was created in 1989 in Marrakesh (Morocco). The main objectives of UMA are to strengthen the fraternal bonds which unite the Member States and their peoples, achieve progress and prosperity in the societies forming these countries and defend their rights, contribute towards preserving peace based on justice and right, pursue a common policy in various fields, work progressively towards achieving the free movement of persons, services, goods and capital amongst the Member States.