As the month of Ramadan is about to begin, the management of fasting is widening the gap between the two countries. France maintains a controversial hard line in the name of neutrality, while England officially reinstates its mid-match breaks.
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs launched a major religious mission this Sunday for the month of Ramadan 1447. More than 350 preachers and imams will be sent to seven countries, including France and Canada, to support Moroccans around the world.
Arrested upon her arrival in Morocco, human rights activist Zineb Kharroubi will stand trial on 23 February. A member of the diaspora living in France, the activist faces up to one year in prison for “incitement to commit an offense.”
Accused of raping nearly 90 minors, Frenchman Jacques Leveugle lived for twenty years in Khénifra, Morocco. In this Middle Atlas city, disbelief prevails in the face of the dark side of the man they regarded as a benefactor.
The flight of a 51-year-old French national has come to an end in Marrakech. Wanted by Interpol for previous frauds, the man was apprehended by the Guéliz police after setting up a new scam involving the sale of a motorcycle online.
After Rabat and Casablanca, the anger of parents is spreading to Fez. Dozens of families demonstrated on Thursday against the "unjustified" increase in tuition fees at French schools in Morocco for the 2026 school year.
With record revenues of $1.7 billion, Morocco has risen to the third rank of tomato exporters worldwide , now surpassing Spain and France in an ultra-competitive market dominated by Mexico.
The Moroccan police arrested on Tuesday in Tangier a 34-year-old French national, subject to an international arrest warrant and a red notice from Interpol for his alleged involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking network.
Defeated by KO during the European championship against the Englishman Josh Padley, the boxer from Béziers Jaouad Belmehdi refuses to give up. Despite this third defeat in his career, the Moroccan announces his intention to come back stronger, drawing his motivation from his difficult journey.
The French justice system launched on Tuesday a call for witnesses concerning Jacques Leveugle, 79 years old, indicted for rapes on 89 minors . The man, incarcerated, has acknowledged having committed assaults during his stays in Morocco and several other countries.
The city of Essaouira allows Morocco to be among the top 10 best retirement destinations for 2026 , according to the annual ranking of Retraite sans Frontières, thanks to its temperate climate and authentic charm.
France issued more than 300,000 visas to Moroccans in 2025 , placing the Kingdom second worldwide. Consular services announce shorter processing times and are stepping up efforts to combat intermediaries, while ruling out the use of artificial intelligence for now.