Moroccan Man Attempts Suicide After Atlantic Crossing Scam in Dakhla
20 December 2020
A man tried to set himself on fire in Dakhla. He would have been scammed by smugglers who promised him the crossing of the Atlantic.
Canary Islands
Moroccan Migrant’s European Dream Ends in Canary Islands Disappointment
19 December 2020
Hamza, a young Moroccan who went in search of the Eldorado, saw his dream darken in the Canary Islands. After several attempts to reach Valencia and now with limited means, he (…)
Morocco to Launch New Maritime Route Connecting Tarfaya Port to Canary Islands
21 November 2020
Morocco is preparing to launch a mixed maritime transport line between the port of Tarfaya and that of the Canary Islands. To this end, the Ministry of Equipment, Transport and (…)
Morocco Repatriates 160 Citizens and Residents from Canary Islands Amid COVID-19 Crisis
24 July 2020
The second special flight of Royal Air Maroc from Gran Canaria after the lifting of confinement, took off from Laâyoune to Casablanca with on board 160 Moroccans and foreign (…)
COVID-19 Outbreak Among Rescued Migrants in Canary Islands
19 June 2020
14 migrants from Laâyoune have tested positive for coronavirus in the Canary Islands. They were rescued off the coast of Fuerteventura and taken care of by the local authorities.
Morocco Boosts Banana Imports from Canary Islands Amid Pandemic
11 June 2020
Morocco has significantly increased its imports of bananas from the Canary Islands during the global health crisis of the coronavirus. A total of 38 million kilos of bananas (…)
Morocco Accelerates Repatriation of 32,000 Citizens Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19
10 June 2020
The repatriation operation for Moroccans stranded abroad will be accelerated. After Ceuta, Melilla and Algeria, Moroccans stranded in Spain will be repatriated to the country (…)
Canary Islands Urge Spain to Challenge Morocco’s Maritime Claims
3 April 2020
The regional government of the Canary Islands is demanding more "firmness" from the Spanish central government towards Morocco. This request follows the publication in the (…)
Spanish Police Bust Moroccan Ring for Fake Work Permit Scheme in Canary Islands
30 January 2020
Seven Moroccans were arrested in the Canary Islands for their alleged involvement in a document forgery case.
Canary Islands Leader Softens Stance on Morocco’s Maritime Boundary Claims
26 January 2020
The President of the Government of the Canary Islands, Angel Victor Torres, after his previous thunderous statement, has revised his copy and changed his tone regarding the (…)