Morocco prevents more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration in 2023

Morocco thwarted more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration last year, authorities said Tuesday, adding it marked a 6% increase from the previous year.

It also said that the security authorities managed to dismantle over 419 trafficking networks, marking a 44% increase in comparison to figures in 2022.

As for the rescue and assistance operations in the sea, the statement from the Interior Ministry said: “16,818 migrants were rescued, representing a notable 35% uptick from the previous year.”

The ministry also confirmed six attempts to break into Ceuta and Melilla enclaves which are under Spanish administration, involving more than 1,400 migrants, marking a 62% decrease from 2022.