Morocco issues orange weather alert for thunderstorms, hail and strong winds

Morocco issues orange weather alert for thunderstorms, hail and strong winds
Tuesday 3 November 2026 - 14:21

Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an updated orange-level weather alert warning of thunderstorms, possible hail and strong winds across several provinces beginning Tuesday, November 3.

The directorate forecasts rainfall of between 30 and 40 millimeters in parts of the country, including Agadir, Inezgane-Aït Melloul, Chtouka-Aït Baha, Taroudant, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Guelmim, Tan-Tan, Tarfaya, Laayoune, Smara, Boujdour, Dakhla and Aousserd.

Between noon and 11 p.m. Tuesday, thunderstorms are also expected in Marrakech, Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Essaouira, Ouarzazate, Errachidia, Midelt, Beni Mellal, Azilal, Settat, Khouribga, Nador, Al Hoceima, Tetouan and Chefchaouen, among other provinces.

The alert will remain in effect in several northern and Atlantic coastal provinces from midnight Tuesday until noon Wednesday, November 4.

Affected areas include Tangier-Assilah, Larache, Kenitra, El Jadida, Safi, Sidi Bennour, Ouezzane, Tetouan, Al Hoceima and M’diq-Fnideq.

The orange alert indicates potentially hazardous weather conditions, with heavy showers, hail and strong wind gusts possible in affected areas.

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