A debate has erupted in Spain after a Moroccan video blogger, known by the pseudonym Mr. Tazi, published footage filmed on the Chafarinas archipelago. This archipelago, located off the northern coast of Africa, is considered a strategically important area under the control of the Spanish military and closed to public access.
The blogger began his journey from the Moroccan shore near Cabo del Agua and swam to Isla del Rey, the easternmost part of the archipelago. He recorded the entire journey on camera, encountering no obstacles or signs of patrolling.
Upon reaching the island, Mr. Tazi moved freely around, joking and commenting on events for his audience. He then swam to the neighboring Isla Isabel II, where a biological station is located. Specialists working there monitor the ecosystem and run programs to protect rare species, including the Audouin’s gull.
The blogger showed no fear of being spotted: he even tried to open the blinds on one of the station’s windows. After that, he headed to the commandant’s building, where, to avoid being seen, he crawled on his knees while continuing to film and speak loudly.
After finishing his tour, Mr. Tazi returned to Morocco and on August 20 posted a video on his social media pages. In a short time, the clip gathered hundreds of thousands of views and tens of thousands of likes, sparking a heated response among users and in Spanish society.
A particular surprise was the fact that the blogger was able to freely enter an area officially under constant military control. Many are wondering how he managed to avoid detection and why the security system failed.
The Ministry of Defense of Spain has already stated that it is aware of the incident and is investigating the circumstances. The department is analyzing how the blogger managed to enter the archipelago and remain unnoticed, despite the territory’s status as strategically important and closed to outsiders.
The Chafarinas archipelago, which is under Spanish sovereignty, has historically been a subject of dispute between Spain and Morocco. The incident with the blogger has renewed attention to the issues of border security and control over the country’s remote territories.
