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Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?

The Spanish enclaves lie on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco.

Al Jazeera By Priyanka Shankar Captured Aug 3, 2026, 2:22 PM
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Spain’s two tiny enclaves on the north coast of Africa have long been a flashpoint in its relationship with Morocco, which the territories border.

The only such European territories on African soil, they include the autonomous city enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, as well as Plazas de Soberanía – a group of rocky islands off the Moroccan coast, which include the Chafarinas Islands, Alhucemas Islands and Penon de Velez de la Gomera.

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