A searing heatwave driven by Chergui winds is expected to sweep across large parts of Morocco from Monday through Friday, with temperatures projected to soar between 33°C and 46°C, according to an orange-level weather alert issued by the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM).
The highest temperatures, ranging from 43°C to 46°C, are forecast from Monday to Friday in the southern and southeastern provinces of Taroudant, Tata, Zagora, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, and Aousserd.
Temperatures between 41°C and 44°C are also expected Monday and Tuesday in the northern and central provinces of Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Larache, Kenitra, Ouezzane, Khemisset, Salé, Skhirate-Temara, Mediouna, Nouaceur, Berrechid, Settat, Benslimane, Khouribga, Meknes, Fès, Moulay Yacoub, Taounate, Beni Mellal, Azilal, Fquih Ben Salah, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Rehamna, Marrakech, Sidi Bennour, Guelmim, Youssoufia, and Chichaoua.
Meanwhile, coastal and central provinces including Rabat, Mohammadia, Casablanca, El Jadida, Essaouira, Safi, El Hajeb, Sefrou, Khenifra, Al Haouz, Inezgane-Ait Melloul, Chtouka-Ait Baha, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, and the interior of Tanger-Assilah can expect milder temperatures between 33°C and 38°C on Monday.
On Wednesday, temperatures are set to rise again in several provinces, including Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Ouezzane, Khemisset, Khouribga, Moulay Yacoub, Taounate, Fès, Meknes, Beni Mellal, Fquih Ben Salah, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Rehamna, Marrakech, and Settat, where thermometers may again hit between 41°C and 44°C.
The Chergui, a dry and hot wind blowing from the Sahara, is known to exacerbate summer heat across Morocco, especially when cold Atlantic influences are absent. The DGM has urged residents to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak hours, and take precautionary measures to prevent heat-related illnesses.
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