Morocco to Begin Repatriation of Citizens Stranded in France Amid Pandemic
21 June 2020
The repatriation operation of Moroccans stranded in France to the kingdom will begin on Monday, June 22.
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Moroccan Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder in France’s Saône-et-Loire
20 June 2020
Tarik Attar, prosecuted for the murder of Valentin Amrouche, whose body had been discovered in Montceau-les-Mines, was sentenced to 30 years of criminal imprisonment with a (…)
Moroccan Petition Calls for Removal of Colonial-Era Statue at French Consulate
20 June 2020
While movements against racism and police violence are vandalizing statues in London and other cities, an online petition calls for the "immediate dismantling and removal" of (…)
French Government Summons 7 Major Companies Over Hiring Discrimination Concerns
20 June 2020
Seven major French companies have been summoned by the government for training on hiring discrimination. This summons follows a report published last February.
Ryanair Restores 36 Routes from Marseille, Including Morocco Flights, as Travel Demand Rises
20 June 2020
Ryanair announces the resumption of its flights to Morocco. In total, the low-cost airline wants to relaunch 36 routes from Marseille-Provence airport starting June 21 to (…)
Far-Right Activists Acquitted in 2012 Poitiers Mosque Occupation Case
20 June 2020
Eight years after the facts, the Poitiers Court of Appeal acquitted this Friday five activists of "Génération Identitaire". The far-right group had occupied the construction (…)
French Travel Industry Urges Morocco to Reopen Borders for Summer Tourism
19 June 2020
In a letter dated June 17 addressed to the Minister of Tourism and Air Transport, Jean-Pierre Mas and René-Marc Chikli, respectively President of the Travel Companies (EDV) and (…)
French Human Rights Commission Warns of Evolving Racism and Cultural Prejudice
19 June 2020
Racism is undergoing transformation in France, says the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH), according to which old prejudices are disappearing to make way (…)
France to Resume Long-Stay Visa Processing for Moroccan Applicants
19 June 2020
Consular activity is about to resume in Morocco, which has been on hold since mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. The French Consulate in Rabat will open its doors (…)
French RV Owner Returns Home After 3-Month Lockdown in Morocco
19 June 2020
After more than three months blocked in Morocco, Pascal, a motorhome owner, is back in France after two days of ferry travel. Satisfied with his trip, he shares his experience (…)