Moroccan Students Flock to France: Over 45,000 Enrolled Despite Growing Anglo-Saxon Appeal

"Moroccans represent the largest student community in the Hexagon, with some 45,162 enrolled in 2023 (Campus France). The country remains the one that attracts the most Moroccans, despite a slight slowdown in recent years, particularly due to the Covid-19 pandemic and recent diplomatic tensions, followed by visa restrictions," writes L’Économiste.

The number of Moroccan students in France fell by 3% in 2022-2023 compared to the previous academic year, according to Campus France. However, France remains the preferred destination for young people aged 15-30, according to a survey conducted in 2022 by L’Economiste-Sunergia. It is followed by Canada, the United States and Spain.

"In terms of scientific and educational exchanges and collaborations as well, the share of the Hexagon is predominant, with several hundred inter-university agreements (nearly 476, according to the Ministry of Higher Education). Currently, a real dynamic is underway," the publication reports.