Agadir – The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) in Morocco has issued a comprehensive weather forecast indicating the likelihood of rain in the High Atlas region, morning fog in various areas, and strong winds affecting the southern provinces today, as temperatures are expected to rise throughout much of the country.
According to the DGM, rain along with a risk of thunderstorms is anticipated in the High Atlas. Dense low clouds are expected to blanket the Southeast, the Mediterranean coast, and the northern inland plains during the morning hours, which could lead to fog or light drizzle in certain locations. In the Eastern region, low clouds will persist into the night, accompanied by potential fog or localized drizzle.
The forecast also highlights that moderate to strong gusts of wind will impact the southern provinces and coastal areas stretching from El Jadida to Essaouira, creating breezy conditions across these regions. In terms of temperatures, the minimums are projected to range from 2°C to 8°C in the Atlas Mountains, the Rif, and the eastern high plateaus, while the Sahara provinces will experience milder minimum temperatures between 19°C and 23°C. Other areas are forecasted to see lows of 12°C to 18°C.
While temperatures in the Sahara provinces are expected to drop significantly, the rest of the country will experience a noticeable increase in temperature. The sea conditions are predicted to remain relatively calm to slightly rough in the Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar, while the Atlantic coast may see slightly rough to rough seas.
Temperature Overview Across Moroccan Cities
Marrakech is set to record some of the highest maximum temperatures among major Moroccan cities, reaching a peak of 29°C. Following closely are Safi and Essaouira with maximum temperatures of 28°C. Other cities such as Settat, Oujda, Khouribga, and Beni Mellal will also witness warm conditions, with maximum temperatures ranging from 26°C to 27°C.
Along the Atlantic coastline, Casablanca is expected to register a minimum temperature of 16°C with a maximum of 24°C, while Rabat will experience temperatures ranging from 15°C to 23°C. In Agadir, temperatures are forecasted to vary between 16°C and 25°C. Northern cities will likely see cooler weather, with Tangier experiencing temperatures from 15°C to 22°C and Tetouan recording between 13°C and 22°C. Ifrane and Midelt may register some of the lowest minimum temperatures at around 6°C.
In the southern provinces, Laayoune will see temperatures ranging from 19°C to 25°C, while Dakhla is expected to experience a minimum of 20°C and a maximum of 25°C. Lagouira will reach 27°C, with temperatures fluctuating between 21°C and 27°C.
As reported by moroccoworldnews.com.
