Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Potential Mediator in Niger Crisis as France's Influence Wanes
Fallen into disgrace, France has called on Morocco to help free President Mohamed Bazoum, detained in Niamey since his overthrow in July 2023.
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France
Morocco
Moroccan Royal Hotel's Cuisine Comes to French Alps Resort
The Grande Table marocaine, the flagship restaurant of the Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel, led by the multi-starred chef Hélène Darroze, and owned by King Mohammed VI, will set up in the kitchens of the Alpes les Airelles Courchevel palace in Savoy, to offer iconic Moroccan recipes.
France
Moroccan-Born Entrepreneur Aziz Senni Rumored for French Cabinet Position
François Bayrou is conducting a series of consultations to form his government. Aziz Senni, an entrepreneur from Mantes-la-Jolie (Yvelines) of Moroccan origin and close to Prime Minister Aziz Senni, is said to be in the running for the Ministry of Labor or SMEs or Secretary of State.
Morocco
French Journalist Faces Backlash Over Moroccan Caftan at CAF Awards
French journalist Anne-Laure Bonnet faced a huge wave of criticism and insults after posting photos of herself in a Moroccan caftan.
France
French Town Halls Accused of Obstructing Mixed Marriages
French women wishing to marry Moroccans, Algerians or other foreign nationals must overcome major obstacles. They face the opposition of some administrative employees and mayors.
Morocco
Tunisia to Require Passports for French Tourists Starting 2025
While Morocco maintains more flexible access to its territory, Tunisia is imposing a new measure on French travelers.
France
French Muslim Council Announces Ramadan 2025 Dates
Based on scientific calculations, the Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) has announced the start and end dates of Ramadan, as well as that of Eid al-Fitr.
France
Inmate Escapes During Consulate Visit in Final Months of 15-Year Sentence
While serving the last months of a 15-year sentence handed down in Essonne at the Poissy prison, an inmate uses subterfuges to escape during an appointment at the Moroccan consulate in Pontoise. He is the subject of an investigation for organized prison escape, entrusted to the Brigade for the Repression of Banditry in Versailles.
Morocco
Morocco's King Plays Crucial Role in Freeing French Agents from Burkina Faso
Four French intelligence agents, held in Ouagadougou for a year, regained their freedom on December 19. A release that once again highlights the role played by King Mohammed VI in the negotiations.
France
Suspect Confesses to Murder of French Student in Bois de Boulogne
After being heard as witnesses at the premises of the Paris criminal brigade, the relatives of Taha O. who sometimes housed him in France, are subject to an OQTF with a view to expulsion to Morocco, their country of origin.
Morocco
Moroccan Elite's Sons Face Rape Allegations as French Lawyer Testifies
The rape complaint filed by a French lawyer against sons of major Moroccan businessmen continues to cause a scandal in the country.
Morocco
Moroccan Hospital Worker Denies X-Ray to French Tourists, Citing Religious Beliefs
In Ouarzazate, the public hospital is at the center of a controversy due to the refusal of a health technician to perform an x-ray on two French tourists for religious reasons.