Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit the disputed North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, a trip likely to test relations with Morocco following a major border crisis. It will be Felipe’s first visit to the territories during his 12-year reign. Morocco claims sovereignty over both cities and has historically opposed Spanish royal visits there, while Madrid regards them as integral parts of Spain. The planned trip comes after more than 72,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in late July, triggering a political dispute over Rabat’s role in the crisis. Spain’s opposition accused Moroccan officials of complicity in the crisis. However, Rabat denies responsibility and blames disinformation, human traffickers, and a misinterpreted Spanish court ruling. The royal visit could therefore test Spain’s diplomatic balancing act with a strategically important neighbor.