Heatwave & thundery showers expected from Friday to Sunday in several Moroccan provinces

Heatwave & thundery showers expected from Friday to Sunday in several Moroccan provinces
Friday 7 August 2026 - 15:21

A heatwave, along with thundery showers accompanied by a risk of hail and strong wind gusts, is expected from Friday through Sunday in several provinces of the Kingdom, the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) announced.

According to the DGM, an orange-level weather alert has been issued for a heatwave with temperatures ranging between 44°C and 47°C from Friday to Sunday in the provinces of Taroudant, Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Oued Eddahab and Aousserd.

The same phenomenon, with temperatures ranging between 42°C and 44°C, is expected on Friday and Saturday in the provinces of Beni Mellal, Fquih Ben Salah and Kelaa des Sraghna.

The DGM also forecasts thundery showers, accompanied by a risk of hail and strong wind gusts, with rainfall accumulations of 20 to 30 mm, on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in the provinces of Khénifra, Boulemane, Figuig, Ifrane and Midelt.

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