Moroccan Parents Send Son Money, Clothes and Food to Keep Him in Ceuta
Mustafa is thinking of returning to Morocco after nearly two months in Ceuta. His parents are asking him to hold on. To help him, they send him money, clothes and food through Moroccan drivers who cross the border every day.
The 24-year-old tells his story to El Español, in a report published this Tuesday, October 6. He left Fnideq during the crossings in late July and says he lacked nothing in Morocco. His departure was mainly in response to his parents’ expectations.
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But loneliness is weighing on him, and he says he has experienced racism. His family hopes he will obtain papers that would later allow his relatives to join him. Mustafa, for his part, is considering leaving without telling them, while fearing he will lose their support.
His disillusionment echoes that of young Moroccans who turned back after arriving in Ceuta. From the first days of August, several had described their difficulties finding food and accommodation and continuing on to mainland Spain. Some had abandoned their plans just hours after crossing.
15 euros to bring a bag from Morocco
Mustafa’s parents nevertheless continue to prepare his deliveries. A blanket, shirts, food and a letter from his mother have already crossed the border. Deliveries arrive every week or every two weeks.
Said, the driver who takes him to the reception centre, offers the service for 15 euros a bag. He says he carries two bags a day, Monday to Saturday, bringing in 180 euros a week.
Family expectations had already featured in accounts collected after the crossings in 2021. At the time, some families advised their children against returning to Morocco, preferring them to continue their stay in Spain despite the difficulties they faced.
Mustafa eventually asks for Said’s number to pass on to his mother. She is preparing another bag. He says he is comforted to have his belongings again, but has not given up on the idea of returning home.
