The confrontation took place in the oasis of Bir Anzarane, situated in Western Sahara, a territory that is the subject of a claim by both parties.

At approximately noon, a counterattack spearheaded by Moroccan AML-90 armored vehicles thwarted a pincer movement initiated by the Polisario's mobile forces.

[6] Morocco reported 125 casualties while claiming that Polisario's losses were significantly greater, with over 500 killed and 60 vehicles destroyed, according to statements by King Hassan II.

Congressman Stephen Solarz met with approximately one hundred Moroccan prisoners captured during the battle.

[12] Subsequently, the Royal Moroccan Navy designated the patrol vessel Bir Anzarane (OVP70), which commenced operational service in 2011, commemorating this engagement.