Heavy rainfall and high winds hit several Moroccan regions following Atlantic low-pressure system

An active Atlantic low-pressure system brought significant rainfall and high winds across Morocco during the period ending November 12, 2026. The General Directorate of Meteorology reported widespread precipitation and wind speeds exceeding 100 km/h in some areas. Heavy weather impacted several regions, with the most intense rainfall recorded in the Agadir Ida-Outanane province, where levels exceeded 100 mm, according to local reports.

Rainfall distribution and weather conditions

The rainfall measurements varied significantly across the country. In the Agadir Al-Massira area, rainfall reached 55 mm, while Taroudant recorded 48 mm. Moroccan media reported that Guelmim received 35 mm of rain, Marrakech saw 20 mm, and Ifrane recorded 17 mm. Other notable measurements included 15 mm in Khouribga, 13 mm in both Fes Saiss and Tiznit, and 11 mm in Meknes.

In the northern regions, measurements showed some discrepancies between different reports. In Chefchaouen, one report indicated 26 mm of rain, while another reported 31 mm. Tangier saw rainfall between 9 mm and 16 mm depending on the source. Other areas with lighter rainfall included Laayoune at 9 mm, Casablanca at 7 mm, and several cities such as Midelt, Ibn Jerrir, Nador, and Al Hoceima, which recorded between 2 mm and 6 mm.

Temperature fluctuations were also notable. The Atlas mountains and the Rif regions saw minimum temperatures forecast between 07 and 13 degrees. In contrast, the southernmost Saharan provinces experienced maximum temperatures ranging from 32 to 36 degrees. In the Souss region and the southern provinces, minimum temperatures were expected to be between 18 and 22 degrees.

Forecast and upcoming weather patterns

The weather instability is expected to persist in certain parts of the country. El Houcine Youabed, a Communication Officer at the General Directorate of Meteorology, stated that weather instability will continue in the north in the coming days with varying rainfall intensity. Forecasts for Friday, November 13, 2026, indicate continued chances of rain in the Tangier-Locus and Rif regions.

Sea conditions were also affected by the system, with expectations of rough to very rough seas north of Tan-Tan and north of Essaouira on November 12. However, a change in weather is anticipated later in the week. Forecasts for Sunday, November 15, 2026, suggest a relative decrease in atmospheric instability across most of Morocco.