Morocco
Two Moroccan Cities Rank Among Top 10 Valentine's Day Destinations
According to the ranking of a specialized platform, two Moroccan cities are among the 10 best destinations for a romantic getaway during Valentine’s Day.
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France
Morocco
Morocco Opts for Israeli Artillery, Snubs French Supplier
Morocco is continuing to modernize its army. It has chosen the Israeli Atmos 2000 artillery over the French Caesar for several reasons.
Morocco
New French International School Opens in Casablanca's Casa-Anfa District
A new French high school has opened in Casa-Anfa: the Lycée Français International Alphonse Daudet, an establishment of the Mlfmonde network and the Office scolaire et universitaire International (OSUI).
France
Far-Right Activists Cleared in France-Morocco Match Violence Case as Appeal Collapses
On appeal, the seven far-right activists - including their probable ringleader, Marc de Cacqueray-Valménier - suspected of planning racist violence after the France-Morocco match in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals got off the hook. On Friday, the public prosecutor’s office withdrew its appeal, thus terminating the public action.
France
France Considers Tightening Citizenship Requirements Amid Immigration Debate
The French Prime Minister, François Bayrou, considers the debate on the right of soil, suggested by his Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin, to be too "too narrow". He wants a "broader" debate on "what it means to be French". If the reform goes through, it will probably be harder for Moroccans to obtain French nationality.
Sport
Lazio Midfielder Belahyane Chooses Morocco Over France for International Career
Reda Belahyane , midfielder for Lazio, explains his choice to opt for Moroccan sporting nationality instead of that of his country of birth, France.
France
France 5 Drops Comedian After Controversy Over Appearance and Social Media Posts
Accused of Islamism after his first appearance on the "C à Vous" program on France 5 on January 31, the comedian Merwane Benlazar "will no longer be on screen," said Rachida Dati, the Minister of Culture, at the Senate on Wednesday.
France
Morocco Leads in New French Residence Permits for Second Year
As in 2023, Moroccans are at the top of the countries that benefited from residence permits in France last year.
France
Moroccan Vineyard Workers in France Allege Wage Theft and Trafficking
Three Moroccan workers working on wine estates in the Libournais region of Gironde have just filed a complaint against their employer, whom they accuse of fraud and human trafficking.
France
French Interior Minister Revives Debate on Islam's Role in France
Bruno Retailleau, the French Minister of the Interior, is relaunching the debate on the Forum of Islam in France, created by his predecessor Gérald Darmanin in February 2022, to replace the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM). He recently discussed this issue with representatives of the Muslim faith.
Morocco
Ramadan in France to Begin March 1, 2025, CFCM Announces
Muslims in France now know the start date of the month of Ramadan, as well as the amount of zakat al-fitr. The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) made the announcements on Tuesday.
Morocco
French Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested in Marrakech
A 43-year-old French national was arrested in Marrakech on Monday, February 3. Suspected of being involved in an attempted murder committed in France, he was the subject of an international arrest warrant.