Two French nationals were killed in the crash of a small aircraft near Al Hoceima, Morocco, on Monday, June 22, 2026, according to local authorities. The incident occurred in a mountainous area south of the city.
The aircraft, a light plane, went down under unclear circumstances. Emergency services responded to the scene, but both occupants were pronounced dead. Their identities have not been officially released pending notification of next of kin.
An investigation has been opened by Moroccan authorities to determine the cause of the crash. The French embassy in Rabat is in contact with local officials and providing consular assistance to the families.
