Tips, guides, and in-depth articles about Morocco's climate, weather phenomena, and travel weather advice.
On the evening of October 6, 2026, intense thunderstorm downpours triggered a flash flood in Imzouren, in Al Hoceima province in the heart of the Rif: streets turned into muddy torrents and civil protection teams intervened. A factual recap, an explanation of why the Rif is so vulnerable to flash floods, the connection to the string of October 2026 orange alerts, and the right safety reflexes.
October 2026 has brought a run of orange storm alerts to Morocco: 23 provinces on October 8, 26 provinces on October 11, 19 road sections cut by floods with 5 still closed near the Atlas, and a fresh DGM orange alert for the weekend of October 18-19 with 20 to 40 mm of rain, hail and gusts. Full timeline, province lists, closed roads, the meteorology behind it, and practical advice.
Winter starts in Morocco on Monday, December 21, 2026 at 9:50 PM local time (winter solstice). Winter start dates through 2030, astronomical vs meteorological winter, when the cold actually begins, and Morocco's winter climate region by region.
A detailed city-by-city forecast for September 19-25, 2026: convective showers clear the Atlas and interior over the weekend, then high pressure brings a dry, warm week. Marrakech holds 37 C, Fes climbs to 36 C, the Atlantic coast stays mild with morning fog, and Ifrane's nights dip to 11 C after Saturday's 50% shower risk.
A practical guide to dressing for Morocco's climate by season and region, from the Atlantic coast to the Atlas mountains, plus Moroccan traditional clothing explained and dress codes for every occasion.
Morocco's September 2026 weather flip - up to 15 C cooler in a few days - is also a signal for your body. Why sudden temperature swings challenge immunity, when seasonal flu (grippe) circulates in Morocco and when vaccination typically opens, how to tell a cold from flu from allergies, and a practical prevention checklist for the autumn transition.
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