Awarded at numerous international film festivals and showcased at the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2025), «Les Fourmis» marks the triumphant return of Yassine Fennane to the spotlight. The Moroccan director has dedicated himself to his third feature film since 2018. This year, he finally presents a social narrative, inspired by real-life experiences and focused on multiculturalism, in an era of unabashed racism.
Morocco remains a central hub in West African mobility, even as Moroccan departures decline and more Sub-Saharan nationals dominate Atlantic Route crossings, the UNHCR reports. The country plays a growing transit and host role, though major gaps persist in documentation, access to services and its still-limited asylum system.