With nearly 900,000 legal residents, the Moroccan population is the largest foreign community in Spain. However, this figure does not fully capture the extent of their presence: more than 260,000 Moroccans have been naturalized as Spanish citizens since 2013, without losing their original nationality in the eyes of Morocco. With demographic growth, a strong regional presence, and issues surrounding naturalization, Moroccans in Spain form a community in transition.
Spanish exports to Morocco have steadily increased over the past five years, with a record high in 2024, while Morocco also remains a key supplier to Spain. Both countries continue to deepen their economic ties, with Spain being Morocco's largest EU trade partner and significant investor, and Morocco growing as a supplier and client in Spain's global trade.