Heatwave and thundery showers expected through Friday in several Moroccan provinces

Heatwave

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

On 05/08/2026 at 17h30

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 Wednesday to Friday in the provinces of Errachidia, Taroudant, Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Oued Eddahab and Aousserd.

The same weather phenomenon, with temperatures ranging between 39°C and 42°C, is forecast for Wednesday in the province of Essaouira.

The DGM also forecasts thundery showers, accompanied by a risk of hail and strong wind gusts, with rainfall accumulations of 20 to 35 mm, on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in the provinces of Midelt, Boulemane, Beni Mellal, Azilal, Al Haouz, Tinghir, Taroudant and Ouarzazate.

By Le360 (with MAP)
On 05/08/2026 at 17h30