Spanish Embassy in Rabat campaign to dissuade crossings to Ceuta

“ ANDto illegally enter Spain through Ceuta and Melilla does not confer the right to access the Peninsula, to remain in Spain or to move freely throughout the rest of the European Union”, wrote the Spanish Embassy in the capital of Morocco on the X.

“ Do not be fooled by misinformation, the recent Supreme Court decision specifies the procedure to be followed by those who enter by sea. It doesn't change the Foreigners Act. You don't declare refusal at the border illegal. It does not prevent the return”, continues the campaign, also published in the accounts of the different Spanish consulates in the Maghreb country.

“Ceuta and Melilla have a single control regime in Europe: double filter. A border control with Morocco and a second Schengen control on the way out to the Peninsula, by sea and by air. No one embarks without identifying themselves with the National Police ", adds.

The messages, in which the embassy requests to consult the official information on legal entry and residence in Spain and the EU, coincide with new calls for mobilization on social networks related to the crossing to Ceuta and Melilla.

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Enter irregularly in España through Ceuta y Melilla no da derecho to access the Peninsula, to remain in España the circular libremente por la #EU. pic.twitter. with/mqc4tdtP3 U

— Consulate General de España en Rabat (@ConEspRabat) September 20, 2026

More specifically, the social networks pointed out the possibility of a new crossing or protest in Rabat, in front of the Spanish embassy, for today, September 20, which has not yet been achieved.

In addition, calls for a new irregular crossing to Ceuta are circulated on 23rd, coinciding with the election day in Morocco.

The Spanish administration's notice, which was also published in French, is part of a broader institutional campaign by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On 3 August, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a specific document entitled “The irregular entry into Ceuta or Melilla does not allow us to remain in Spain or reach Europe”, presented as a response to misinformation on social networks.

The reaction of the Spanish authorities follows the migration crisis triggered in Ceuta by the largest mass crossing of its border, with more than 70,000 people, on July 30, encouraged by rumors on social networks.

Although most irregular migrants have returned to Morocco, thousands, mostly young people, remain in the Spanish city.

The crisis, which worsened relations between Madrid and Rabat, caused at least 140 deaths, according to civil organizations.