Why does Spain have ‘enclaves’ in North Africa?

Spain’s two tiny enclaves on the north coast of Africa have long been a flashpoint in its relationship with Morocco, which the territories border. While Spain says it owns these enclaves, Morocco does not recognise Spain’s sovereignty over them and has been demanding their return since independence from France in 1956. So why does Spain have these territories at all and what does their future hold? Here’s what we know:Why does Spain have enclaves in North Africa? Cabre said, therefore, that after last week’s overwhelming migrant influx into Ceuta, Spain could ultimately cede sovereignty to Morocco.