Morocco braces for intensifying heatwave starting Tuesday

Morocco is set to experience a rise in temperatures from Tuesday to Friday next week due to the expansion of a Saharan heat low into central and southeastern regions, according to the Directorate General of Meteorology.

Hussein Youaabed, Head of Communications at the Directorate of Meteorology, said from Monday to Friday, temperatures are expected to rise steadily, particularly from Tuesday onward.

The Saharan heat low will dominate eastern, southern, and central regions, with unstable afternoon cloud buildup over the Atlas and eastern Morocco.

Moderate to strong winds may affect central coastal areas, the southeast, and the southern provinces.

This weekend weather will remain relatively mild under the influence of the Azores High, particularly along coastal areas.

Night and morning fog and low clouds are expected across the Atlantic and Mediterranean shores.

Sea conditions will vary: the Mediterranean will see light to moderate waves, calming on Sunday morning. The Atlantic will be calm to moderate, with wave heights between 0.6 and 1.2 meters between Tangier and Mohammedia.

However, the southeast, interior southern provinces, and Tadla-Rhamna plains will remain hot, while Atlas and northern coastal regions stay cooler.

On Saturday, a slight drop in temperatures is forecast except in the far southeast and deep south. Spot rainfall is possible around Tangier, Loukkos, and the northwest regions.

Dust storms and gusty winds are expected in the south, southeast, and eastern regions.

Sunday will bring more stable conditions near coasts due to continued Azores High influence. Inland areas—especially southeastern provinces and the Moulouya Valley- will remain relatively hot, with patchy clouds and fog along the coast and wind gusts in the south and southeast.

Thunderstorms and possible hail are forecast, along with thick fog and low clouds overnight in northern coastal zones.