Guerguerat: Morocco's Gateway to Africa
Guerguerat, at the southern tip of the territory, is the road crossing connecting Morocco to Mauritania and the rest of West Africa. In 2020 a blockade there ended the long ceasefire calm.
Why it matters
The crossing carries billions in trade between Morocco, Mauritania and sub-Saharan Africa each year. It is a strategic artery.
Securing it is central to Morocco's Atlantic-Africa strategy.
The 2020 flashpoint
A Polisario blockade of the road in late 2020 prompted a Moroccan operation to reopen it, formally ending the 1991 ceasefire era.
Traffic has flowed since, under Moroccan control.
Frequently asked
Where is Guerguerat?
At the far south, on the border with Mauritania.
What happened in 2020?
A blockade was cleared by Morocco, ending the ceasefire calm.
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