Morocco Retirement Haven: 61,000 French Retirees Thrive

In 2026, leaving France for retirement is a genuine strategy. The annual study published by Le Petit Journal shows that it is now possible to increase your standard of living while reducing your bills. While Greece dominates the global ranking with its attractive rents, the choice of heart and reason often leads French people toward more familiar and French-speaking lands.

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Morocco is thus among the most popular destinations for expatriates. At the end of 2024, it was home to 61,513 retirees receiving a pension from the French general system. The Kingdom ranks just behind Italy in seniors’ preferences, far ahead of Belgium or Germany. This geographical choice allows for an exotic living environment without suffering a brutal break with France, while benefiting from advantageous climate conditions.

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This international life also seems to benefit the health of older people. According to retirement insurance statistics, expatriates are proportionally more numerous in reaching an advanced age: 37% of French retirees abroad are between 80 and 89 years old. This is almost double the average observed in mainland France. For many, crossing the border becomes a true "fountain of youth" allowing them to age with greater serenity.