The African morning
In Casablanca, Dakar, Abidjan, Tunis — morning starts like in Paris, almost at the same time. RMF starts the day with the éphéméride and horoscope, in parallel with the morning traffic from the Maghreb to West Africa.
RMF in Africa
A French radio.
A French radio.
For the French in Africa
From Casablanca to Dakar, from Abidjan to Tunis, from Cape Town to Antananarivo — the radio that accompanies the French settled on the African continent, where francophonie is culturally and historically anchored.
Why RMF in Africa
Africa, land of francophonie
Africa hosts the largest francophone community in the world — ahead of France itself. More than 300 million francophones live on the continent, mainly in North Africa and West Africa. Alongside this population, there are more than 250,000 French expats, concentrated in the Maghreb (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria), West Africa (Senegal, Ivory Coast), Southern Africa (South Africa), and the Indian Ocean (Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion).
This African French diaspora is old, anchored, sometimes spanning multiple generations. Morocco alone hosts around 50,000 French nationals, mainly in Casablanca, Marrakech, Rabat, and Tangier. Senegal has 25,000, the majority in Dakar. Ivory Coast welcomes 22,000, almost all in Abidjan. These French work in international trade, industry, tourism, NGOs, cooperation, teaching, agriculture.
C'est ici que RMF prend tout son sens. Dans un continent où la langue française est partagée, RMF est la radio de la connexion entre la France et ses ressortissants africains — qu'ils soient à Casablanca, à Dakar, à Abidjan ou ailleurs.
Listening countries
RMF in Africa
RMF est écoutée dans tout le continent africain. Les principales communautés d'auditeurs RMF se trouvent dans les marchés suivants :
Morocco
Tunisia
Algeria
Senegal
Ivory Coast
Cameroon
Gabon
South Africa
Madagascar
Mauritius
Egypt
Kenya
Listening moments
07h – 09h
12h – 14h
18h – 22h
Vendredi soir
Weekend
24/7
RMF accompanies the French in Africa
Le continent africain offre un avantage rare : peu ou pas de décalage horaire avec la France. RMF y est synchrone avec la grille parisienne, accompagnant les Français d'Afrique à leurs moments clés.
The lunch break
In Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Ivory Coast — lunch is an important moment. RMF offers cultural accompaniment during this break: Un jour dans l'histoire, the éphéméride, daily columns.
Les soirées en famille
African evenings, whether in Casablanca, Dakar, or Antananarivo, are important family moments. RMF accompanies — Les reprises qu'on aime at 6pm (Paris time), Branchouille at 9pm, without imposing its rhythm.
Le week-end qui démarre
From 8pm Paris time (and thus francophone Africa), 70's-80's takes the air. For evenings with friends in Marrakech, apéros in Dakar, barbecues in Abidjan — French music in the background.
Les escapades nature
A weekend in the desert from Marrakech, at the beach from Dakar, on safari from Cape Town. RMF keeps you company during car trips — those African roads where radio takes on its full meaning.
Une présence constante
For the French in Africa, the time difference with France is minimal or zero. RMF is therefore in permanent sync — available live all day and all night, with no adaptation needed.
Content for you
Podcasts designed for the French in Africa
Beyond the live broadcast, several RMF podcasts particularly resonate with our African audience. Here is a selection.
Idées de voyages dans le monde
Anne Pélouas shares her favorite destinations. For the French in Africa who often travel to France for holidays, but also to Europe and elsewhere.
Histoire
Daniel de Montplaisir narrates great eras. Particularly rich for the French in North and West Africa, where history is shared with France.
On Se Lit Tout
Emmanuelle Caron shares her literary favorites. For French readers in Africa who want to follow French editorial news beyond distances.
Questions et interculturalité
Cécile Lazartigues-Chartier unpacks cultural misunderstandings. Useful for the French in Africa, where professional and social codes differ despite the common language.
French Tech
Les entrepreneurs français qui construisent ailleurs. Pertinent pour les Français entrepreneurs au Maghreb et en Afrique de l'Ouest, où l'écosystème startup local est en plein essor.
Vin et Bulles
Mélanie Boude talks appellations, varietals, regions. For the French in Africa who remain attached to French wine — particularly appreciated in the Moroccan and Tunisian communities.
Living in francophone Africa
Expatriating, working, living in Africa
Preparing to leave for Africa? Just arrived? Living in Casablanca, Dakar, or Abidjan for years? Here are the main destinations for the French in Africa — and how RMF accompanies you, wherever you are.
Moving to Morocco: the top French destination in Africa
Morocco hosts around 50,000 French nationals, making it the leading French expatriation destination in Africa. Casablanca concentrates entrepreneurial and industrial profiles. Marrakech attracts active retirees, creatives, and lovers of Moroccan culture. Rabat brings together diplomats and civil servants. Tangier emerges as a new destination.
Pour la communauté française du Maroc, RMF est un fil quotidien avec la France — entre les souks de Marrakech et les bureaux du Maarif à Casablanca.
Discover the Morocco page →Living in Casablanca: Morocco's economic capital
Casablanca is home to the largest French community in Morocco, around 25,000 people. The economic capital attracts business profiles: banking, industry, automotive, aerospace, consulting. The French live mainly in Anfa, Bourgogne, Maarif, and Bouskoura. Lycée Lyautey, one of the largest French schools in the world, accompanies bicultural families.
For the French in Casablanca, RMF is a daily cultural landmark — in a city where professional codes mix French, Moroccan, and international influences.
Casablanca page coming soonSettling in Marrakech: French art de vivre
Marrakech seduces the French with its art de vivre. About 15,000 French nationals reside there — active retirees, creatives, tourism and luxury entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals. The Medina, Guéliz, Hivernage, and Palmeraie are the privileged neighborhoods. The cost of living, climate, and beauty of the city make it a sought-after destination.
For the French in Marrakech, RMF accompanies days in an exceptional setting — between Riad terraces and Atlas sunsets.
Découvrir la page Marrakech →Living in Dakar: the French community in Senegal
Dakar hosts the majority of Senegal's 25,000 French nationals. West African capital, coastal city, francophone hub — Dakar attracts NGO, diplomacy, international trade, cooperation, tech, journalism profiles. The French live mainly in Les Almadies, Ngor, Mermoz, and Le Plateau.
Pour la communauté française du Sénégal, RMF est un lien culturel quotidien avec Paris — pendant les longues journées de saison sèche comme pendant l'hivernage.
Dakar page coming soonMoving to Abidjan: the French in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast hosts around 22,000 French nationals, the vast majority in Abidjan. The Ivorian economic capital attracts for its opportunities in international trade, agribusiness, banking, maritime ports, and cooperation. Privileged French neighborhoods: Cocody, Plateau, Marcory, and Riviera. Lycée Blaise-Pascal accompanies families.
For the French in Abidjan, RMF is a precious francophone landmark — in a cosmopolitan and dynamic city.
Abidjan page coming soonLiving in Tunis or Tunisia
Tunisia hosts around 25,000 French nationals, mainly in Tunis and along the coast. The Tunisian capital attracts entrepreneurial, medical, and cooperation profiles. The climate, cultural proximity with France, and geographic accessibility make it a sought-after destination. Privileged neighborhoods: La Marsa, Sidi Bou Saïd, Carthage, El Menzah.
For the French in Tunisia, RMF is a daily cultural thread with France — between the blue alleys of Sidi Bou Saïd and Mediterranean terraces.
Tunis page coming soonMoving to Mauritius or Madagascar
The Indian Ocean has long attracted the French. Mauritius hosts around 15,000 French nationals — entrepreneurs, active retirees, remote workers, tourism professionals. Madagascar hosts 25,000, mainly in Antananarivo. These destinations seduce with their tropical setting, historic francophonie, and moderate cost of living.
For the French in the Indian Ocean, RMF accompanies daily life on islands where francophonie is culturally anchored.
Mauritius and Antananarivo pages coming soonSettling in South Africa: Cape Town, Johannesburg
South Africa hosts around 15,000 French nationals, mainly in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. Cape Town attracts creative, wine, and tourism profiles. Johannesburg concentrates business and industrial profiles. The country's diversity, exceptional landscapes, and developed economy make it a unique destination in Africa.
For the French in South Africa, RMF brings a francophone bubble in an anglophone country — between Stellenbosch vineyards and Sandton business districts.
Cape Town and Johannesburg pages coming soon
RMF in African cities
Closer to where you live
Do you live in one of these cities? Click to discover how RMF fits into your local daily life. More city pages are in preparation.
Marrakech
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Casablanca
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Rabat
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Tanger
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Tunis
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Dakar
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Abidjan
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Le Cap
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Johannesburg
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Antananarivo
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Port-Louis
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Le Caire
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