King Juan Carlos of Spain is to pay a controversial visit to two Spanish-held enclaves on the tip of North Africa for the first time in his 32-year reign.
Morocco considers the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla to be occupied Moroccan territory and recalled its ambassador to Spain in protest at the visit.
Moroccans are planning protest rallies in the two enclaves and outside the Spanish embassy in Rabat, reports say.
Spanish officials have been playing down the dispute.
The Spanish foreign minister, Miguel Moratinos, has said he hopes it will not affect Spain's good relations with Morocco for long.
Moroccan have authorities described the visit as "regrettable".
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