Two French nationals were killed on June 21, 2026, when a small aircraft crashed near Marrakech, Morocco, according to local authorities. The plane, a private single-engine aircraft, went down in a rural area south of the city.
Moroccan emergency services responded to the crash site, confirming the deaths of both occupants. The victims were identified as French citizens, though their names have not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by Moroccan aviation authorities. Initial reports suggest no other casualties on the ground. The aircraft was reportedly on a domestic flight within Morocco.
