France
Paris Court Convicts Two in International Arms and Drug Trafficking Case
The Paris Criminal Court has sentenced two individuals to prison for arms trafficking - some of which were destined for Morocco - and drug trafficking.
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Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Top Summer Destination for French Travelers, Survey Shows
In France, Morocco tops the ranking of summer destinations abroad, ahead of Tunisia and Spain.
Morocco
Moroccan Pop Star's Rape Appeal Trial Set to Begin in Paris
After a long series of postponements, the appeal trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, sentenced in 2023 to six years in prison for rape and aggravated violence against a French woman, will soon open in France.
Morocco
Massive 7-Foot Catfish Caught in Paris Seine, Astonishing Onlookers and Comedian Jamel Debbouze
Franco-Moroccan comedian and actor Jamel Debbouze expressed his astonishment at an incredible scene on May 1st in Paris, right in the city center.
Morocco
Marrakech Hotels Boom as French Tourists Lead Surge in Visits
In Marrakech, the hotel industry is experiencing an upturn, driven by the good health of the tourism sector, which continues to grow. The French remain the top foreign visitors regularly coming to the ochre city.
France
France Expands Pension Aid to Moroccan Retirees and Other Eligible Immigrants
In France, French citizens and those from several countries, including Morocco, who receive a small pension can benefit from a supplement thanks to the Solidarity Allowance for the Elderly (Aspa).
France
Moroccan Migrants Face High Detention Rates in France, Report Finds
In France, Moroccans are among the irregular foreigners most frequently detained in Administrative Detention Centers (CRA) for deportation. This is revealed in a joint report by five associations, including La Cimade, which are also alarmed by the increase in the average duration of detention.
France
Moroccan-Born Prosecutor Leads Investigation into Fatal Mosque Stabbing in France
Of Moroccan origin, Abdelkrim Grini, 54, is the prosecutor who led the first three days of investigation after the murder of Aboubakar Cissé, a Malian stabbed to death in a mosque in Gard.
Morocco
French Tourist Dies from Heat Exhaustion During Moroccan Desert Motorcycle Trip
A French tourist in his sixties lost his life while leading a motorcycle expedition in the desert of M’Hamid El Ghizlane, in the province of Zagora.
France
Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Fabricating Racist Threats at French High School
After complaining about receiving racist and threatening letters, a teacher at Jean Monnet High School in Libourne was taken into custody for "false reporting". An investigation has been opened.
France
New French Traffic Radars to Detect Foreign License Plates, Including Moroccan
France is equipping itself with new automatic radars capable of reading license plates from several countries, including Morocco.
France
Muslim Woman's Veil Torn Off in Alleged Hate Crime Attack in Poissy, France
A 26-year-old woman was the victim of an assault in Poissy (Yvelines). She filed a complaint, accusing her attacker of notably tearing off her veil. An investigation is underway.