Spanish Morocco, was the area of Morocco ruled by Spain from up to 1956, when France and Spain recognised Moroccan independence. The capital of Spanish Morocco was called Tetuan. The territories of Spanish Morocco included Northern Morocco , the Tarfaya area and Sidi Ifni.

There was a Spanish presence in the area from the time of the 15th century explorations, with formal Spanish possession from the mid-19th century.

In 1956, when French Morocco became independent, Spain surrendered parts of its territories to the newly independent Morocco, but retained control of Ceuta, Melilla, Sidi Ifni and Tarfaya region. In 1958, Spain ceded Tarfaya and in 1969, Spain ceded Sidi Ifni to Morocco. Spain still possesses Ceuta and Melilla. They were Spanish since 15th century and 16th century respectively. Morocco still claims Ceuta and Melilla to be part of Morocco.

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• Chronology of Spanish Sahara