Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level weather alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across several provinces on Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12. The forecast warns of up to 110 millimeters of rain in some areas, with possible hail and locally blowing dust.
The highest rainfall totals—80 to 110 mm—were forecast between noon Wednesday and noon Thursday for Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Tetouan, Essaouira, Agadir Ida-Outanane, Inezgane-Ait Melloul and Chtouka-Ait Baha. Taounate, Larache, Sidi Kacem, Kenitra, Taza, Ouezzane and Taroudant were expected to receive 40 to 80 mm over the same period, according to the report.
The broader forecast included 20 to 40 mm of rain across provinces in the north, centre and south, among them Tangier-Assilah, Rabat, Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Safi, Beni Mellal, Guelmim and Tarfaya. Thunderstorms could bring locally intense showers, increasing the risk of difficult travel conditions.
Strong winds were also expected on Wednesday. The DGM forecast gusts of 90 to 100 kilometres per hour in areas including Safi, Essaouira, Chichaoua, Tetouan, El Jadida, Taza, Al Hoceima and Chefchaouen. Gusts of 80 to 90 km/h were forecast in other provinces, including Rabat, Casablanca, Kenitra, Marrakech and Errachidia. Some wind-affected areas could also experience blowing dust and reduced visibility.
The Ministry of Equipment and Water urged motorists to postpone non-essential trips where possible and avoid driving at night in affected areas. It warned drivers not to attempt to cross flooded roads, riverbeds or seasonal streams, where water levels can rise quickly during heavy rain. People who need to travel were advised to reduce speed, leave extra distance between vehicles and follow instructions from local authorities.
The alert covers different provinces and time periods, so expected conditions vary by location. Residents should check the latest official weather notices for their area, particularly before travelling. The rainfall amounts and wind speeds are forecasts; actual conditions may differ.
