More than 61 000 French retirees are now living in Morocco, attracted by greater purchasing power. In Agadir, the number of expatriates has tripled in ten years, driven by a pleasant lifestyle amid inflation in Europe.
King Mohammed VI has put the historic Château de Betz, located in Oise, up for sale, continuing the disposal of the Moroccan royal family’s real estate assets in France, which began last year with two Parisian mansions.
A group of Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese producers has formed a united front against Moroccan tomato imports . They denounce unfair competition linked to social and environmental standards, threatening European agricultural sovereignty.
The trial of an activist from the “Gen Z 212” collective has opened in Morocco following her arrest at Marrakech airport. Zineb El Kharroubi is being prosecuted for her social media posts during the protests at the end of 2025.
Starting this Tuesday, 24 February 2026, an exceptional southerly flow will propel hot air coming directly from Morocco toward mainland France. This weather phenomenon is accompanied by a massive transport of desert dust, which is expected to transform the appearance of the sky and worsen air quality across a large part of the country.
Starring in the series « Le Nounou » this Monday on TF1, comedian Booder wanted to dispel rumors about his physical appearance. The actor says he does not suffer from any genetic disease, attributing his features to a simple family resemblance.
From this Tuesday, 24 February 2026, France will experience a spectacular spring-like shift. Under the influence of a mass of warm air arriving directly from Morocco , temperatures will soar to levels typical of May, reaching 7 to 10°C above seasonal averages.
An major drug trafficking operation ordered from Morocco has been dismantled by the gendarmerie in Val-d’Oise. Thirteen suspects were arrested for organizing the resale of cannabis and laundering more than 200,000 euros through sports betting.
The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has condemned the division surrounding the start of Ramadan 2026 . The body is defending its choice of February 19, based on astronomical calculations, against a unilateral reversal deemed harmful to the unity of the faithful.
The French consulate in Morocco disputes the alarming visa refusal figures cited by road transport operators. While professionals describe a widespread blockage, the consular authority says it is maintaining an approval rate close to 70%.
A 27-year-old Frenchman, sentenced Thursday to three months in prison for throwing a projectile during the 2025 AFCON final, will appeal. His lawyer denounces a harsh verdict delivered without material evidence.
LOSC Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has not yet chosen between the French and Moroccan national teams. Despite sending positive signals to Morocco, the prodigy is reserving his final decision for the next international break in March.