Parents of students at French schools in Casablanca, Morocco, have expressed growing frustration over what they describe as 'phantom renovation works' and significant fee increases. According to reports from local media and parent associations, the schools have announced major infrastructure projects that parents claim have not been visibly carried out, while tuition fees have risen sharply for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The protests, which began in early May 2026, involve hundreds of parents who have formed committees to demand transparency from the school administration and the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Parents allege that funds collected for renovations have not been properly accounted for, and that fee hikes of up to 15% are unjustified without clear evidence of completed work.
School officials have defended the increases, citing inflation and necessary upgrades to facilities, but parents remain skeptical. The AEFE has stated it is reviewing the complaints and has called for a meeting with parent representatives to address concerns. No official audit has been announced as of May 24, 2026.
