Heatwave to grip parts of Morocco through Tuesday, DGM Warns

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A heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 47°C is expected to affect several Moroccan provinces from Sunday through Tuesday, according to an orange-level weather alert issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM).

On 26/07/2026 at 14h00

The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level weather alert warning of a heatwave and persistently hot conditions across several provinces from Sunday through Tuesday.

The most intense heat is expected in the provinces of Zagora, Tata and Assa-Zag, where temperatures are forecast to range between 44°C and 47°C throughout the three-day period.

On Monday, temperatures of 42°C to 44°C are expected in the provinces of Settat, Kelaa Sraghna, Béni Mellal, Fquih Ben Salah, Meknès, Khénifra, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane and Khouribga.

The same temperature range is forecast from Monday through Tuesday in Khémisset, Fès, Moulay Yacoub, Taounate, Ouezzane and Sefrou.

Meanwhile, Kénitra and Larache are expected to experience temperatures between 39°C and 42°C on Monday, the DGM said.

By Staff
On 26/07/2026 at 14h00