Keywords: Canary Islands


Moroccan Navy Rescues Over 100 Migrants En Route to Europe

The Royal Moroccan Navy sprang into action on Thursday, rescuing a group of more than 100 migrants stranded off the coast of Dakhla. A navy patrol boat intercepted a vessel carrying 104 sub-Saharan Africans who were attempting to make the perilous journey to the Canary Islands, a Spanish territory situated......

Spain's Tourism Surges: Record 85 Million International Visitors in 2023

A tidal wave of tourists inundated Spain's sunny shores in 2023, setting a new record with 85.1 million international visitors. This marks an impressive 18.7% surge compared to 2022, affirming Spain's position as the world's second-most popular tourism destination after France. Leading the......

Royal Navy Thwarts Migrant Voyage to Canary Islands

In a recent incident, the Royal Navy of Morocco successfully intercepted a small inflatable boat carrying 53 migrants near Tan-Tan, as reported by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The overcrowded vessel, located 55 km north of the port city, was en route to the Spanish Canary Islands when it was halted......

Royal Moroccan Navy Rescues 91 Stranded Migrants Bound for Canary Islands

The Royal Moroccan Navy took decisive action this week, undertaking a dramatic rescue operation to save nearly 100 migrants in distress at sea. During a routine maritime patrol in the Atlantic waters off the coast of Moroccan Sahara on Thursday, a Moroccan Navy frigate intercepted a small boat situated......

Morocco's Naval Forces Provide Aid to Struggling Migrants, Safeguarding Lives off Dakhla's Coastline

In a demonstration of unwavering commitment to maritime security, a distinguished vessel of Morocco's Royal Navy successfully intercepted a pirogue on Sunday, located southwest of the coastal town of Dakhla, precisely 70 kilometers from the shoreline. The intercepted vessel carried a total of 57......

Moroccan Navy Rescues 56 Migrants Bound for the Canary Islands

In a commendable humanitarian effort, the Royal Moroccan Navy intercepted an overcrowded boat carrying 56 migrants off the coast of Morocco this week. The vessel, bound for the Spanish Canary Islands, held 54 sub-Saharan Africans and 2 Bangladeshi nationals, highlighting the persistent challenges faced......