Ceuta

From Olives to the Alhambra, Moorish Culture Takes Over Spain

April 2, 2025

By Nissrine Bedda

By: Nissrine Bedda / Arab America Contributing Writer From the port of Tangier, locals can see the tips of Southern Spain about thirty-five kilometers away. In the grand city of Andalusia, Spain tourists are submersed into a transnational cultural identity that opens the door to diverse artistic creativity, people, cuisine, etc. The question is, how … Continued

Spanish Enclaves in Morocco: Ceuta, Melilla, and the Migration Dilemma

September 25, 2024

By Mehdi El Merini

By: Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Historical Origins of Ceuta and Melilla Ceuta and Melilla, two small enclaves on the northern coast of Africa, stand as remnants of Spain’s colonial presence on the African continent. Their histories date back centuries, intertwining the complex legacies of conquest, trade, and European imperial ambitions. Ceuta is … Continued

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