France and Morocco Conduct Joint Naval Exercises in Mediterranean
9 February 2022
The frigate of the Royal Moroccan Navy, Sultan Moulay Ismail, was integrated on February 1 into the aircraft carrier group (GAN) for the Clemenceau 22 mission.
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Muslim Leaders Criticize New French Government-Backed Islamic Forum as ’Colonial’
9 February 2022
The launch of the Forum of Islam in France (FORIF) is not to the liking of Muslim leaders, who denounce "a colonial Islam".
France to Lift PCR Test Requirement for Vaccinated Non-EU Travelers, Including Moroccans
9 February 2022
France announced on Tuesday the easing of certain restrictive measures for travelers from non-European Union (EU) countries. Good news for vaccinated Moroccans who will no (…)
Morocco Reopens to International Travelers, French Tourists Lead Surge in Bookings
7 February 2022
Closed since November 29 last year due to the spread of the Omicron variant, Moroccan airspace reopens this Monday, February 7, 2022. This reopening triggers a strong influx in (…)
French Leaders Express Condolences as Nation Mourns 5-Year-Old Rayan’s Tragic Death
6 February 2022
The president of the Rassemblement national (RN), Marine Le Pen, expressed her solidarity with the family of Rayan, the 5-year-old boy who died on Saturday after being trapped (…)
Macron Offers Condolences as World Mourns 5-Year-Old Rayan’s Tragic Well Accident in Morocco
6 February 2022
The French president was moved by the death of Rayan, the 5-year-old child who accidentally fell into a dry well in Chefchaouen, near his home. Through a message on Facebook, (…)
Morocco Ranks in Top 3 Retirement Destinations for French Seniors, Study Finds
6 February 2022
Morocco remains in the top 3 of the best countries where French retirees settle. This is the result of the ranking of a French specialized website.
Paris Grand Mosque Shifts to 1905 Law Compliance, Adapting to New French Regulations
6 February 2022
The Great Mosque of Paris announced on Friday that it will now be governed by the 1905 law regime, in accordance with the new provisions imposed by the government.
New French School Aims to Train Homegrown Muslim Leaders
6 February 2022
The National School of Religious Cadres and Muslim Chaplains (Encram) in Ostwald, in partnership with the University of Strasbourg, has opened its doors to train French imams.
Raï Singer Faudel Reveals Career Fallout After Backing Sarkozy in 2007 Election
5 February 2022
The Thursday, February 3 episode of Complément d’enquête on France 2 was devoted to the Moroccan-naturalized singer Faudel Belloua. The prince of raï recounted the nightmare (…)