An orange weather alert predicts significant bad weather and violent gusts across several regions.
Anticipating extreme weather events is a key factor in protecting human safety and ensuring the continuity of economic activities. On Monday, 9 November 2026, the Directorate General of Meteorology issued an orange-level alert bulletin forecasting localized thundershowers and strong wind gusts accompanied by dust storms from Monday to Thursday across several provinces of the Kingdom. The initial rainfall, accumulating 20 to 30 millimeters, is expected this Monday between 1:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. in the areas of Taounate, Al Hoceima, Taza, Ouarzazate, Taroudant, Al Haouz, Fez, Sefrou, Moulay Yacoub, and Chefchaouen. This weather deterioration will intensify starting Wednesday noon, with rainfall accumulations reaching 60 to 80 millimeters until Thursday morning in the North and the Rif, while the regions of Essaouira, Agadir, Chtouka Aït Baha, Inezgane, and Taroudant will record up to 60 millimeters during the night from Wednesday to Thursday.
Wind gusts and vigilance measures in the provinces
Alongside the heavy rainfall, the Atlantic coast, central plains, and eastern regions will experience strong wind gusts reaching 70 to 80 kilometers per hour from Wednesday noon until 11:00 p.m. The prefectures of Safi, Figuig, El Jadida, Tangier, Tetouan, Marrakech, Essaouira, and Kenitra are particularly exposed to these dust-laden air mass movements. This early warning allows local authorities and civil protection teams to deploy the necessary monitoring systems along road networks and waterways to prevent the risk of flash flooding. Raising driver awareness and temporarily suspending certain maritime activities ensure controlled management of climate hazards across all affected areas.
Impact on water reserves and the agricultural sector
Although this severe weather requires heightened vigilance for urban and intercity travel, it provides vital support to the agricultural sector and the national water balance. The abundant rainfall expected in the watersheds of the Rif and High Atlas will contribute to recharging aquifers and increasing the fill rate of strategic dams. This water influx directly benefits agricultural holdings for the autumn season, supporting cereal and fruit crops in rural provinces. By securing the water supply for the coming months, this rainy period strengthens the resilience of the rural world, boosts the productivity of agribusiness sectors, and supports the economy of regions affected by this wave of bad weather.
