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French retirees are buying motorhomes to spend winter in Morocco. According to TF1, about 30,000 French retirees winter in the country each year, and roughly 60,000 have moved there permanently. Thérèse-Marie and Gilles, on their tenth Moroccan season, have a combined pension of about €2,000; last year they drove 4,263 km and spent €403 on diesel at around €1 per litre. Michel and Nicole from Brest cover 2,800 km to the Agadir area and stay for three months. Morocco has about 250 campsites and stopover areas; the site shown in the report charges €15 per night including electricity and is fully booked for three months.
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Norwegian traveler Yasin Buras, who spent 160 days in Africa last winter, is organizing a four-week guided tour for 10 motorhomes in Morocco. Departing from the Malaga area on December 28, the 2,000–3,000 km route will pass through the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara and coastal towns to Agadir. Buras provides assistance with the route, tickets, visas, customs, currency exchange and local SIM cards. Two crews will depart from Norway on November 15. Participants who finish after four weeks will be guided back to the ferry to Spain; others will continue independently. At Caravan Xpo, plans were announced to repeat the trip next year.
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Morocco attracts 10,000–12,000 French motorhome travelers yearly, drawn by climate, proximity, and infrastructure, boosting local economies.
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French magazine Le Monde du Camping-Car highlights Morocco's appeal for motorhome travelers. An estimated 10,000–12,000 French motorhome tourists visit annually.
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Thousands of French motorhomers head to Morocco each year for winter trips. Reasons include climate, proximity to Europe, safety and a developed network of stops.
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French couple Cédric and Virginie are traveling through Morocco in a motorhome. They share their experiences of the country's roads, campsites, and interactions with locals. The trip is part of their extended tour of North Africa.
French couple Gérard and Marie-Louise are traveling through Morocco in a motorhome. They share their experiences of staying in the country, including the characteristics of local campsites and routes. The couple notes the hospitality of local residents and the diversity of natural landscapes, from the coast to the desert. Their journey continues, and they plan to visit several cities and natural attractions.
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French motorhome owners increasingly choose Morocco for its climate, landscapes, and proximity to Europe. Between 10,000 and 12,000 visit annually, according to the FFACCC.
Before traveling to Morocco, motorhome enthusiasts use forums to compare routes, check formalities, and gather advice. Forums provide concrete information on documents, insurance, vehicle condition, route selection, and budgeting. It is recommended to verify passport validity, insurance covering Morocco, and the vehicle's technical state. Routes should be chosen based on season and autonomy, with attention to safety and parking.
The province of Ifrane is carrying out extensive renovations of youth infrastructure, including camps, youth centers, and sports facilities. About 100 million dirhams have been allocated for the rehabilitation of the Khrouzouza camp, with similar amounts for the Ben Smim and Ras El Ma camps. The capacity of camps is expected to reach 1,600 participants, and a new camp is planned in Tioumliline. Work on neighborhood sports centers is 95% complete.
A delegation led by the regional director of youth in Essaouira, Mohamed Driouch, visited the Sidi Kaouki National Ecological Camping Center. The visit focused on reviewing accommodation conditions, educational and animation programs, and safety and protection mechanisms. Workshops on environment and road safety were highlighted as key components of citizenship education.
At the ALTAÏR conference, the documentary film 'Morocco: Vanlife Version' by Marc Temmerman was announced. Shot in 2025, the film follows a campervan journey from Belgium through Tangier, Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Fez, Azrou, the Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Taliouine, Tafraoute, Imsouane, Essaouira, and the Sahara to Dakhla. The 58-minute film highlights contrasts between traditional and modern Morocco.
French retirees Thérèse-Marie and Gilles spend several months each year in Morocco in their motorhome. Their combined pension is 2,000 euros per month. According to TF1, they drove 2,800 km in 29 hours from Brest to the Agadir region. They spent 403 euros on fuel over the year at about 1 euro per litre. Around 60,000 French retirees now live permanently in Morocco.
Lorena from Morón and her French partner Rei left their conventional life to travel the world in a Volkswagen T4 with their dog Sol. After sailing across South America, they are now documenting their journey through Morocco. They fund their travels through remote work, including web design and content creation.
From December 27, 2026 to January 21, 2027, Cap Orcada offers a 3,500 km organized motorhome circuit across Morocco, including New Year's Eve dinner in Marrakech. The itinerary covers Rabat, Essaouira, the Dadès Gorges, Merzouga dunes, Fes, and Chefchaouen. Limited to 16 motorhomes, departure from Tarifa, Spain. Prices range from €1,230 to €2,335 per person depending on occupancy.
A meeting of the regional committee for the national camping program was held in Smara on June 10, 2026. A new camping and summer resort center was announced in the commune of Sidi Ahmed Laaroussi. The meeting focused on evaluating the past season and preparing for the 2026 summer season.
Yasin Buras drove 30,000 km in a 2013 Hymer Starline motorhome across Africa over 160 days. The route included Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, and Senegal. He faced poor roads, sandstorms, and challenging border crossings but noted feeling safer in Africa than in Europe.
On May 19 at 7:30 PM, the Zénith Promutuel Assurance de Saint-Eustache (Canada) will host the 6th cinema conference of the Grand Explorateurs season, focusing on a camper van journey through Morocco. The film's author, Belgian journalist and director Marc Temmerman, traveled in his converted van from Tangier to Dakhla, including the Sahara Desert. The event combines a documentary screening with a live discussion.
A British couple who sold their belongings to travel the world in a camper van named Morocco as their top destination. Kath Cross (49) and Stu Hall (47) left their rented home in Cardiff, sold items on Facebook Marketplace, and bought a 7.5-meter Mercedes Sprinter. They traveled through Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Kosovo, and Montenegro, but Morocco—including the Sahara desert and snowy Atlas Mountains—stood out as their favorite.
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South Korean actress Min Ji-young, traveling with her husband in a camper van, posted a video about living in a pet cabin on a ferry to Morocco. She paid 2.7 million won for a cabin smaller than her van and cannot leave it for her cat's safety.