Inner circles | Morocco
Christophe Lecourtier, the well-connected ambassador tasked with reconciling Rabat and Paris

Morocco
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to attend Interpol general assembly in Marrakesh

Barring any last-minute changes, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez will attend Interpol's 93rd general assembly, which will take place from 24 to 27 November in Marrakesh.

Morocco
Zouhaïr Bennani in running to buy Intelcia from billionaire Patrick Drahi

Talks are well underway between the boss of the Label'Vie-Carrefour stores in Morocco and the French-Israeli telecommunications tycoon, whose company is heavily in debt.

Morocco
French minister Aurore Bergé due to visit the kingdom

On 24 June, French Equality Minister Aurore Bergé, will take part in a conference alongside key figures from the Moroccan feminist movement.

Morocco
Princess Lalla Hasnaa to represent Mohammed VI at UN Ocean Conference

King of Morocco Mohammed VI will be represented by his sister, Princess Lalla Hasnaa at the third United Nations Ocean Conference to be held in Nice from 9 to 13 June.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Lalla Hasnaa

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Morocco
French Senate president due in disputed Western Sahara in February

"Friend of Morocco" Gérard Larcher will visit the contested territory in the south of the kingdom next month to check on the progress of development projects.

Morocco
Paris and Rabat honour each other at respective agricultural trade fairs

Designated as guest of honour at the Salon International de l'Agriculture in Morocco, to be held from 21 to 27 April, France will in turn be showcasing Morocco at this year's Salon International de l'Agriculture and Sommet de l'Elevage.

Morocco, South Africa
The diplomatic void between Rabat and Pretoria

On 15 December, South African Ambassador to Morocco, Edries Ebrahim, packed his bags to return to his home base in Pretoria after unsuccessfully attempting to improve relations with Morocco.

Morocco
VIPs in short supply at Cercle Eugène Delacroix anniversary event

The 10th anniversary of the Cercle Eugène Delacroix, a Franco-Moroccan friendship group for elected politicians, was supposed to mark the resumption of its activities following the recent reconciliation between France and Morocco. But the opportunity was missed.

Morocco
French senate to host new delegation of Moroccan VIPs

The gathering is due to take place on 18 November after years of tension between the two countries.

Morocco
French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco strengthens southern presence

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco is to open a new branch in Guelmim, capital of the southern region of Guelmim-Oued Noun. A French delegation will be visiting it on 7-8 February.

Spotlight | Morocco
French giants shiver as Rabat-Paris relations remain icy

French companies such as Veolia, Alstom and BNP Paris are struggling in Morocco against a backdrop of diplomatic tensions and have been forced to cut back their activities.