Rabat, September 29, 2026 — The Europe Today: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI is reportedly expected to visit France in January 2027, with the Élysée Palace having proposed the third week of January for the visit, according to French media reports citing a diplomatic source. The exact dates are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The reported visit is expected to provide an opportunity for Morocco and France to sign a bilateral treaty aimed at further strengthening relations between the two countries. According to the reports, the treaty is nearing completion, with the committees working on the agreement holding their latest session on September 21.
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita had previously said in May 2025 that the King’s visit to France had been scheduled, although no specific date was announced at the time.
The visit was initially expected to take place earlier, while subsequent reports indicated that the timeframe had been shifted to early 2027. The reported January schedule follows ongoing preparations between Rabat and Paris for the high-level visit.
The planned visit comes amid efforts by Morocco and France to further consolidate their bilateral partnership and expand cooperation across various areas.
