The guards on patrol in the Mediterranean assisted six boasts carrying 112 migrants, the majority of whom come from sub-Saharan African nations, added the army.
The migrants were brought safe and sound to the nearest Moroccan ports, the source noted.
Morocco has witnessed a significant hike in illegal migration attempts in 2018.
According to the Moroccan Interior Ministry, the authorities have foiled over 76,000 illegal migration attempts since the beginning of this year.