The Tarifa–Tangier Ville route is rapidly gaining ground. In the first eight months of 2026, it carried 18.8% more vehicles and 8.8% more passengers, while traffic declined on the other routes operated by Algeciras and Tarifa.
The Spanish government refuses to suspend the trade agreement with Morocco despite the crisis in Ceuta. An organization representing 11,000 farmers, in turn, accuses Madrid and Brussels of sacrificing European producers, particularly in the face of Moroccan tomatoes.
The Royal Navy is due to take possession this Thursday, September 17, of the Moulay Hassan I patrol vessel built in Spain. The signing will go ahead, but the official ceremony bringing together the authorities of both countries has been cancelled following the Sebta crisis.
Gone from Spain, the Andalusian buttonquail could soon return to its former range. Eighteen birds bred from eggs collected in Morocco have arrived in Jerez, where their reproduction is intended to pave the way for a future reintroduction along the Andalusian coast.
Spain imported 222,000 tonnes of diesel from Morocco between January and July, a record. But deliveries fell by 87% in one month as Moscow restricted its exports, reviving suspicions about the fuel’s true origin.
Amid heightened tensions with Rabat, Spain’s Defense Ministry wants to spend up to €7.4 million on purchasing very high-resolution satellite imagery. The system will strengthen the Spanish army’s observation and intelligence capabilities for two years.
Even before its opening, Nador West Med is prompting new investments on the Spanish shore. The port of Motril has just authorized the construction of a customs warehouse intended in particular for Moroccan perishable products shipped to Europe.
Spaniards are calling for greater control in Ceuta and Melilla, without sacrificing cooperation with Rabat. According to the latest CIS barometer, 86.3 % consider understanding with Morocco important, while 82.2 % want to strengthen the borders.
Desalination, solar power, electricity plants, sanitation and industrial inspection: six Spanish groups now occupy important positions in major Moroccan projects. Acciona, Cox, TSK, Lantania, OCA Global and Cobra operate at different levels of these strategic infrastructures.
More than 1,200 trucks travel between Tanger Med and Algeciras every day. Faced with growing trade with Morocco, the Spanish port is preparing to handle 800,000 trailers a year before 2030.
The migration crisis in Sebta has revived calls for tighter border controls. However, an analysis published in Spain highlights a persistent contradiction: the European economy continues to need foreign workers, while legal immigration opportunities remain insufficient.
All maritime crossings between Tangier and Tarifa were cancelled on Saturday due to strong winds in the Strait of Gibraltar. The disruption occurred during the final weekend of Operation Marhaba.