Christophe Lecourtier, a senior French diplomat and former CEO of Business France, served as France's ambassador to Morocco until his recent departure from the post. His tenure as ambassador ended in early 2026, according to diplomatic sources.
Lecourtier was appointed ambassador to Morocco in 2020, after leading Business France, the national agency supporting French exports and international investment, from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he held various diplomatic roles, including positions in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
His departure from the ambassadorship in Morocco marks the end of a key diplomatic posting in a country that is a major partner for France in North Africa. No official reason for his departure has been publicly confirmed as of May 9, 2026.
