Morocco’s government says misinformation and human trafficking are behind the surge of migrants who illegally enter the Spanish-controlled enclave of Ceuta. According to Moroccan authorities, misleading information—described as spreading through social media—along with trafficking networks encouraged tens of thousands of people to attempt crossings into Ceuta, which is governed by Spain despite being located on the North African coast. The Moroccan statement links the inflow to organized exploitation and communication channels that prompt migrants to move toward the enclave. The report of the episode centers on last week’s attempt to cross into Ceuta, when the numbers described by media accounts reach tens of thousands, with one outlet citing around 60,000 arrivals. The Moroccan government’s explanation focuses on external factors that allegedly lure migrants into the crossing, rather than attributing the movement to policy changes or other internal drivers. The statement is presented as an account of what Moroccan authorities believe led to the large-scale migration into Ceuta.