Climate & environment writer
Adam El ouazzani writes about Morocco's climate, water resources, dams and the impact of climate change across the kingdom's regions.
On August 12, 2026, a deep partial solar eclipse darkened up to 93% of the Sun over Morocco at sunset. Full recap: city-by-city timings, what observers saw, safe viewing and when Morocco's next eclipse occurs.
A M5.3 near Suez Egypt, M4.8 near Meknes Morocco, minor tremors in flood-hit northern Morocco, and a M6.1 off Crete felt across Egypt — the Eastern Mediterranean-North Africa corridor has seen a notable surge of seismic activity in late July–early August 2026. Full breakdown, tectonic context, and preparedness.
Discover the coldest sea in Morocco and why. Ranking of coastal cities by water temperature, an explanation of the Canary Current and upwelling, and the best beaches to escape the summer heat.
A complete guide to Morocco's best summer beaches. Water temperatures, wind conditions, and the ideal beach for every type of traveller — from families to surfers.
A detailed look at fog patterns across Morocco. Learn about coastal advection fog, inland radiation fog, the foggiest cities and months, visibility impacts on travel, and driving safety tips.
A factual guide to Morocco's earthquake risk. Covers seismic zones, the Al Haouz earthquake of 2023, historical tremors, fault lines in the Atlas and Rif, and practical preparedness steps.
Learn how to read Morocco's AQI data. Understand PM2.5, PM10, ozone and pollutant levels across Moroccan cities, what the color bands mean, and when air quality becomes a health concern.
Multi-year averages of sea surface temperature for Moroccan coastal cities. When is the water warm enough to swim? Compare Atlantic vs Mediterranean data.
Monthly UV index data for Morocco's major cities. Understand when UV radiation peaks, how latitude and altitude affect exposure, and what sun protection measures to take at each UV level.
A look inside Morocco's weather forecasting infrastructure, from the Direction Generale de la Meteorologie (DGM) and its GPS station network to machine learning models and regional forecast directorates.
A practical guide to Sahara Desert weather in Morocco, covering extreme day-night temperature swings of 30C, sandstorms, the best months for desert travel, and essential survival tips.
An in-depth look at Morocco's intensifying heatwaves, including the record-breaking 50.4C in Agadir, the 2024 hottest year on record, and the role of climate change in driving extreme heat.
A comprehensive guide to Morocco's rainy season from November to March, covering regional rainfall variations from the Rif's 2,000mm to the Sahara's 50mm, and the dangers of flash floods.
Explore the dramatic weather differences between Morocco's Atlantic coast and its interior, driven by the Canary Current, coastal fog, sea breezes, and the shielding effect of the Atlas Mountains.
Explore Morocco's surprising snowy side, from the ski slopes of Oukaimeden and Michlifen to the frozen cedars of Ifrane, with a guide to snowfall patterns and the December to March ski season.
Learn about the Chergui, Morocco's hot easterly wind that brings Saharan air over the Atlas Mountains, causing extreme heat, low humidity, and health risks across the country.
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