Morocco’s Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level weather alert warning of strong wind gusts, snowfall, heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, and a significant drop in temperatures affecting multiple provinces of the Kingdom from Monday through Wednesday.
According to the DGM bulletin, strong wind gusts ranging between 75 and 90 km/h are expected on Monday from 12:00 p.m. until midnight. The alert concerns the provinces of Al Hoceima, Larache, Fahs-Anjra, Chefchaouen, M’Diq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Tangier-Assilah, Figuig, Nador, Jerada, Oujda-Angad, Taourirt, Berkane, Driouch, Guercif, Ifrane, Taza, Boulemane, Sefrou, and Kenitra.
The meteorological authority also forecast significant snowfall, with accumulations estimated between 20 and 40 centimeters above 1,500 meters, starting Monday at 2:00 p.m. and continuing until Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. The provinces concerned include Al Hoceima, Sefrou, Boulemane, Taza, Guercif, Ifrane, Midelt, Beni Mellal, and Khenifra.
During the same period, lighter snowfall ranging between 10 and 20 centimeters is expected in Al Haouz, Azilal, Ouarzazate, and Chefchaouen, particularly in mountainous areas.
In addition, the DGM warned of heavy rainfall and thundery showers between 50 and 80 millimeters, forecast from Monday at 6:00 a.m. until Tuesday at midnight, affecting the provinces of Tangier-Assilah, Ouezzane, Fahs-Anjra, Al Hoceima, Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Larache, M’Diq-Fnideq, and Taounate.
The alert further highlights the arrival of a cold wave, with minimum temperatures expected to range between -6°C and 0°C on Tuesday in the provinces of Al Haouz, Azilal, Tinghir, Midelt, and Ouarzazate.
Authorities urge residents, particularly in mountainous and northern regions, to exercise caution, follow official safety instructions, and stay updated with meteorological bulletins as weather conditions may evolve rapidly over the coming days.
