Strong winds, thunderstorms and snow forecast in parts of Morocco through Sunday

Strong winds, thunderstorms and snow forecast in parts of Morocco through Sunday
Thursday 9 April 2026 - 19:00

Morocco’s meteorology service has issued an orange alert for strong winds, thunderstorms and snowfall in several provinces from Thursday through Sunday, warning of blowing sand, locally heavy rain and snow on higher ground.

Strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 kph with blowing sand are expected Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Errachidia, Midelt, Boulemane, Figuig, Jerada and Taourirt, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology.

Rain or thundery showers of 20 to 30 mm are forecast from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon in Agadir Ida Ou Tanane, Safi, Essaouira and Taroudant.

Snowfall of 10 to 20 cm above 1,800 meters is expected on Saturday and Sunday in Midelt, Khenifra, Ifrane, Beni Mellal, Azilal, Al Haouz and Tinghir. The warning was carried by multiple Moroccan outlets citing the official DGM bulletin.

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