Severe Temperature Surge Across Morocco
Rabat – A significant heat wave is currently affecting several provinces in Morocco, leading to a drastic rise in temperatures. According to an official weather alert issued by the Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM), the scorching weather is expected to persist from Saturday, May 23, until Tuesday, May 26, 2026. This phenomenon impacts both the southern provinces and agricultural regions as well as urban centers located inland and along the Atlantic coast.
Temperatures are particularly high in the southern and southwestern regions of the country. The weather agency forecasts maximum temperatures ranging from 41 to 44 degrees Celsius in the provinces of Tata, Es-Semara, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Oued Eddahab, Aousserd, Tarfaya, Tan-Tan, Taroudant, and Laâyoune. Local media reports indicate that temperatures in some areas in the south could even peak at around 45 degrees Celsius.
Widespread Impacts and Precautions
This meteorological phenomenon simultaneously affects inland areas and large parts of central Morocco. In provinces such as Marrakech, Fès, Meknès, Kenitra, Larache, Ouezzane, Khouribga, Settat, Chichaoua, El Kelaa des Sraghna, as well as Sidi Slimane and Sidi Kacem, the DGM has announced temperatures ranging from 37 to 41 degrees Celsius.
The heat wave is also expected to spread further into coastal regions over the coming days. For Monday and Tuesday, hot weather with temperatures between 37 and 41 degrees Celsius is predicted in urban areas including Rabat, Salé, Skhirate-Témara, and Agadir-Idaoutanane, Chtouka-Ait Baha, Inezgane-Ait Melloul, and Tiznit. In coastal cities such as Casablanca, Mohammedia, Mediouna, El Jadida, and Sidi Ifni, temperatures during the same period are forecasted to rise to between 34 and 37 degrees Celsius.
These early summer heat waves pose a recurrent challenge for the affected regions. Authorities advise residents in the most impacted areas to avoid direct sunlight during midday hours and to maintain adequate hydration. The persistently high temperatures, coupled with associated dryness, increase the risk of wildfires and strain local agriculture, particularly concerning the necessary irrigation of crops.
The ongoing development of the weather situation remains under the close watch of the national meteorological authority, which will issue updated bulletins promptly in case of significant changes.
As reported by maghreb-post.de.
