Expatriation

French Communities

Join an active and supportive network

52,000+

Registered French

In the consular register

80,000+

Estimated French

Including non-registered

1,000+

French companies

Established in Morocco

French schools

AEFE/MLF institutions

Morocco hosts one of the largest French communities in the world.Well-organized and supportive, it has a network of active associations inevery major city to facilitate your integration and daily life.

Communities by City

Marrakech

~15,000 French

The largest French community in Morocco, very organized with many associations.

Associations

UFE Marrakech

Mutual aid

Union of French Abroad

Accueil Marrakech

Integration

Welcome for new arrivals

Club France Marrakech

Networking

Business and cultural events

Français du Monde Marrakech

Political

ADFE - defense of rights

Lieux de rencontre

📍 Café de France (Jemaa el-Fna)📍 Grand Café de la Poste📍 Bagatelle

Casablanca

~12,000 French

Important business community, many expatriate executives and entrepreneurs.

Associations

UFE Casablanca

Mutual aid

Historic mutual aid network

CFCIM

Business

French Chamber of Commerce

Français du Monde Casa

Political

Local ADFE

Alliance Française

Culture

Cultural events

Lieux de rencontre

📍 La Sqala📍 Bavaroise📍 Le Petit Rocher

Rabat

~8,000 French

Diplomats, international civil servants and retirees in the administrative capital.

Associations

UFE Rabat

Mutual aid

Structured community

Accueil Rabat

Integration

Sponsorship for new arrivals

Lycée Descartes Alumni

Network

Alumni

Lieux de rencontre

📍 Paul📍 Le Puzzle📍 L'Entrecôte

Agadir

~6,000 French

Many retirees attracted by the climate and beaches.

Associations

UFE Agadir

Mutual aid

Very active, regular events

Club des Français d'Agadir

Social

Outings and activities

Pétanque Club

Leisure

Weekly tournaments

Lieux de rencontre

📍 Le Petit Poucet📍 La Scala📍 Jour et Nuit

Tangier

~4,000 French

Cosmopolitan city in renewal, artists and entrepreneurs.

Associations

UFE Tanger

Mutual aid

Dynamic community

Institut Français

Culture

Rich programming

Tanger Accueil

Integration

New arrivals

Lieux de rencontre

📍 Café Hafa📍 El Morocco Club📍 Le Saveur de Poisson

Fez

~2,000 French

Small community passionate about culture and craftsmanship.

Associations

UFE Fès

Mutual aid

Friendly network

Alliance Française

Culture

Courses and events

Lieux de rencontre

📍 Café Clock📍 Restaurant Numéro 7📍 Le Jardin des Biehn

Types of Activities

Meet-up Cafés

Informal gatherings organized by associations for newcomers

Cultural Events

Concerts, exhibitions, conferences at the French Institute and Alliance Française

Classes and Workshops

Moroccan Arabic, cooking, pottery, calligraphy... to help you integrate

Business Networking

CFCIM breakfasts, afterworks, entrepreneur forums

Online Resources

Virtual communities and useful sites for expatriates

Expat.com - Morocco

Forum

Very active forum, classified ads, practical advice

expat.com

Facebook: French in Morocco

Social network

Group of 40,000+ members, daily mutual aid

facebook.com

InterNations Morocco

Networking

International network, networking events

internations.org

Femmexpat

Community

Community of expatriate women, career advice

femmexpat.com

Lepetitjournal.com Casablanca

Media

Local news for French people in Morocco

lepetitjournal.com

MRE.ma

Info

Portal for Moroccans and residents abroad

mre.ma

French Representations

Consulates and Embassies in Morocco

Consulate General of France - Casablanca

📍 1, rue du Prince Moulay Abdallah

📞 +212 5 22 48 93 00

Civil statusPassportsElectionsNotary services

Consulate General of France - Marrakech

📍 Rue Ibn Khaldoun, Guéliz

📞 +212 5 24 38 82 00

Civil statusPassportsVisasSocial assistance

Embassy of France - Rabat

📍 3, rue Sahnoun, Agdal

📞 +212 5 37 68 97 00

Political affairsCooperationPress

Consulate General of France - Tangier

📍 2, place de France

📞 +212 5 39 93 91 00

Civil statusPassportsVisas

Conseils d'Intégration

Register with the French consulate upon arrival
Join local Facebook groups for tips and deals
Attend UFE events to build your network
Don't hesitate to contact Accueil for a sponsorship
Learn a few words of Darija, Moroccans love it!
Frequent the cafés and meeting places in your city

The secret to a good integration

Mélangez-vous ! Fréquentez à la fois la communauté française pour le soutien,and Moroccans to truly discover the country. Morocco rewards those who open up.

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