Moroccan authorities have expanded today a coordinated effort to allow residents displaced by recent extreme weather events to return to their homes across several provinces, the Interior ministry announced Monday.
In the Kenitra Province, local authorities said they had developed a plan to organize the return of residents to affected villages in the commune of Makrin, citing improvements in conditions on the ground.
Residents of villages including Oulad Ihssain, Al-Kafifat, Makrin Center, and 28 other localities are allowed to return starting Monday, February 16.
Authorities said the schedule for the return of remaining residents will be announced in official notices as conditions are reassessed.
Residents from areas not yet cleared were urged not to travel to affected zones to avoid safety risks and disruption.
In Sidi Slimane Province, officials reported that all displaced residents had been returned to their homes following the gradual resumption of access.
The first phase began Sunday, February 15, covering villages in Oulad Ihssain, Amer North, and Al Msaada, with the remainder returning Monday in a safe and organized manner.
Authorities credited the success to coordination between agencies and the positive cooperation of residents.
Sidi Kacem Province has launched the second phase of its return program Monday, enabling residents in multiple villages across the communes of Khnishat, Toughilt, Anwirat, Al Hawafat, Tekna, Bir Al Taleb, Sidi Kamel, Armilat, Sidi Azouz, and Safsaf.
Authorities said further stages will be announced based on infrastructure readiness and field assessments, urging residents from unaffected areas to wait for official guidance.
In Larache Province, officials reported that residents of most neighborhoods in the city of Ksar El-Kebir could return Monday, except for certain areas in Administrative Districts Two and Six, including Hay Al Basatin, Kozimar Residential Area, and Tarik Larache, where safety measures are still being completed.
Authorities cited improving weather and successful field interventions as key factors enabling the gradual expansion of return zones and commended residents for following official guidance during earlier stages.
The return operations follow weeks of unprecedented flooding and evacuations triggered by heavy rains and rising river levels.
Schools in Ksar El Kebir have resumed in-person classes following the improvement of weather conditions, authorities said.
Reopening educational institutions is part of broader efforts to restore normal life after the flooding.
The Moroccan government had declared disaster zones in key provinces and approved a MAD3 billion support program to assist affected families, repair infrastructure, and restore essential services.
Cleanup and restoration work, including debris removal, sanitation campaigns, and the restoration of electricity, water, telecommunications, and road access, began in early February once conditions allowed.
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