France
French Social Security Pays Millions to Deceased Retirees in Morocco, Audit Reveals
In France, Social Security has been paying pensions abroad, particularly in Morocco, even though some beneficiaries are reportedly already deceased.
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France
French Shipowner Faces Trial for Exploiting Undocumented Moroccan and Senegalese Workers
The trial of a French shipowner prosecuted for illegally bringing in and employing two undocumented workers from Morocco and Senegal on his boats will open in September before the criminal court of Narbonne (Aude).
France
French Far-Right Leader Files Complaint Over Comedian's Alleged Anti-White Remarks
The alleged anti-white remarks made by Moroccan-born comedian Mustapha El Atrassi in a show where he invited Moroccans and Algerians to insult gwers (Whites) are not to the liking of MEP and president of the Identity-Liberties party, Marion Maréchal. She has announced that she is taking legal action for incitement to hatred, denouncing "totally uninhibited" anti-white racism.
Morocco
French Retail Giants Franprix and Monoprix to Open 210 Stores in Morocco
The French group Casino is partnering with H&S Invest Holding to establish more than 210 retail outlets in Morocco under the Franprix and Monoprix brands. An ambitious project that combines proximity, fresh products, and a digitalized customer experience.
Morocco
Moroccan Tax Authorities Probe Suspicious Foreign Bankruptcies and Money Transfers
The Exchange Office intensifies its controls after detecting accounting anomalies in several investment projects of Moroccan companies abroad.
Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Top Retirement Haven for Budget-Conscious Europeans
Morocco is increasingly establishing itself as a destination of choice for retirees who wish to enjoy good times with a monthly pension of around 1,500 euros.
Sport
Morocco's Rising Star El Aynaoui Sidelined for June Matches Due to Injury
A footballer in great form who recently turned his back on France to choose Morocco as his sporting nationality will miss the next gathering of the Atlas Lions in June.
Morocco
Former Miss France Malika Ménard Welcomes First Child on Mother's Day
Journalist Malika Ménard, former Miss France, 37, and her husband, Belgian-Moroccan businessman Karim, 50, are now parents of a baby girl named Sherazade.
France
Suspect in Mimizan Nightclub Shooting Extradited from Morocco to France
The man suspected of shooting twice with a handgun at a club doorman in Mimizan, in May 2024, was arrested in Morocco, then extradited to France.
France
Morocco Leads in Foreign Student Enrollment at French Universities, Campus France Reports
As in recent years, Morocco maintains its position at the top of the ranking of countries of origin for foreign students enrolled in French higher education.
Morocco
Marrakech Ranks 5th in Top Summer Destinations for French Travelers, Study Shows
A Moroccan city appears in the ranking of the 10 most sought-after destinations by French people for this summer.
Morocco
Morocco's Call Centers Face Job Losses as France Bans Cold Calling
The French Parliament has just passed a law banning cold calling. The measure, which will come into effect in August 2026, is a blow to the call center sector in Morocco, which derives most of its revenue from the French market. Thousands of jobs are threatened.