In August 2023, the leader of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, went on a special trip to the desert in Morocco. This was the first time in more than 50 years that a leader from Spain had gone there. People thought it was a good sign that Spain and Morocco were getting along better.

Sánchez and his group arrived in a desert town called Ouarzazate on August 10. Moroccan officials, like Nasser Bourita, welcomed them. Sánchez and Bourita talked about different things, like helping each other with safety, dealing with people moving to different countries, and making their economies better.

The most exciting part of Sánchez’s trip was when he and his group explored the Merzouga desert. They rode on camels and visited a special village with traditional Berber people. They even slept outside under the stars in a desert camp.

This trip was a big success. It made the relationship between Spain and Morocco better. It also showed that Sánchez really wants to be friends with Morocco.

Spain and Morocco started to get along better, and that’s why this trip happened. They agreed in 2022 to work together on safety, helping people who move, and making their countries’ economies stronger.

Sánchez also wanted to become better friends with Morocco’s King Mohammed VI. They met on this trip and talked about making their countries’ friendship even better.

People in Morocco liked Sánchez’s trip because it showed that Spain wants to be friends and might make more people want to visit Morocco.

Some people didn’t like the trip because they thought Sánchez should do more to help a group of people called the Sahrawi, who want their own country. But Sánchez said the trip is important to make friends with all of Morocco.

Overall, the trip to Morocco’s desert was a success. It helped Spain and Morocco become better friends and work together on different things. It also showed that Sánchez really wants to be a good friend to Morocco.