Moroccan man flies into Ceuta by paraglider in first-ever aerial migration attempt

Moroccan man flies into Ceuta by paraglider in first-ever aerial migration attempt
Tuesday 7 October 2025 - 14:05

A Moroccan man has reportedly crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta using a paraglider, marking the first known case of aerial migration between Morocco and the territory. Spanish police have opened an investigation to identify the individual.

According to local authorities, border surveillance cameras captured the moment the man took off from Jbel Moussa, near Tangier, before landing in Sidi Ibrahim, a hilly area in Ceuta frequented by hikers and cyclists. By the time police reached the scene, only the abandoned paraglider equipment was found.

Sources cited by El Faro de Ceuta said the individual appeared to be in his twenties. The incident is being investigated as an illegal border crossing.

Police officials noted that while the attempt was daring, it is unlikely to become a trend due to the high cost of paragliding equipment, the technical skills required, and the significant risks involved.

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