A Moroccan city in the global top 10 for 2026 for French retirees

The specialized website has unveiled its ranking of preferred locations for senior expatriation, placing the Moroccan port city in the tenth position worldwide. This ranking, which lists the places where it is good to live "happily and in peace", confirms the continued attractiveness of the Kingdom for international retirees, alongside European and tropical destinations.

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The "City of the Trade Winds" is acclaimed for its unique architecture, characterized by its crenellated ramparts and historic medina. The report highlights the aesthetics of the white houses with blue shutters as well as the vibrant atmosphere of the fishing port, where traditional wooden trawlers rub shoulders with fish, spice and fabric markets.

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Beyond its heritage, Essaouira offers decisive natural assets for quality of life. The city has a long fine sandy beach stretching for several kilometers to the south and enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year, regulated by the ocean winds that sweep the coastline.

This distinction comes in a context where the preferences of retirees are evolving towards places combining authenticity and serenity. Essaouira thus joins a ranking dominated this year by the Greek island of Paros, followed by Tavira in Portugal and Trou aux Biches in Mauritius.