Heavy rain and stormy winds expected across northern and central Morocco

Heavy rain and stormy winds expected across northern and central Morocco
Wednesday 28 January 2026 - 15:23

Morocco’s Directorate General of Meteorology has issued an orange-level alert warning of heavy showers, strong rainfall, and locally severe winds affecting multiple regions of the country on Wednesday and Thursday.

According to the advisory, rainfall is expected to be particularly intense in the provinces of Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Larache, Taounate, and Al Hoceima, with accumulations ranging from 60 to 100 millimeters.

Other areas, including Fahs-Anjra, M’diq-Fnideq, Tangier-Asilah, and Ouezzane, are forecast to receive between 30 and 60 millimeters of rain. The warning period begins Wednesday at 11 a.m. and extends through Thursday at 6 p.m.

The meteorological authority also warned of locally strong winds, with speeds ranging from 75 to 95 kilometers per hour. The affected areas include Chefchaouen, Berkane, Fahs-Anjra, Al Hoceima, Oujda-Angad, Nador, Guercif, Driouch, M’diq-Fnideq, Tetouan, Taourirt, Boulemane, Taza, Moulay Yacoub, Tata, Ouarzazate, Figuig, Jerada, Ouezzane, Tangier, Asilah, Taroudant, Tiznit, Sidi Kacem, Larache, Taounate, Tinghir, Kenitra, El Hajeb, Ifrane, Midelt, Meknes, Fez, and Sefrou.

Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow instructions from local safety and emergency services during the severe weather period.

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