Thousands of Moroccans, driven by desperation and hope for a better life, flooded into Spain’s enclave of Ceuta—many swimming or wading across the border, including young men like Abdellah Buji who believed Spain held opportunity. But reality hit hard: authorities turned many away, some faced deportation, and Buji nearly drowned before turning back. With 60,000 crossing in a short span—overwhelming a city of just 84,000—police and troops were deployed as residents feared chaos. Social media fueled the rush, spreading tips on how to cross. Beyond dreams of a new start, some sought lost loved ones, while others like Ikrra Khai, working temporary farm jobs, searched frantically for family amid the crisis.

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