Morocco Braces for Heatwave with Scattered Thunderstorms

Morocco is bracing for a hot day on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with the General Directorate of Meteorology forecasting continued high temperatures in the southeastern parts of the country and across the eastern and southern desert regions.

Localized thunderstorms are anticipated, potentially accompanied by hail, over the High and Middle Atlas Mountains and their eastern slopes. Similar thundery rain showers are also expected in the southeast and the Rif region. During the morning and night, low clouds and fog are predicted along the Mediterranean coast and some Atlantic coasts and plains. Strong gusts of wind are also likely in the Atlas regions, eastern areas, the southeast, and the desert territories, with a possibility of localized dust.

Temperatures are set to show considerable variation. Minimum temperatures will range between 24°C and 29°C in the southeast, eastern and southern desert regions, the Moulouya Valley, and inland areas of Souss and Chichaoua. In contrast, the Atlas Mountains and coastal areas will see lows between 14°C and 20°C. Most other parts of the kingdom will experience minimum temperatures between 20°C and 24°C.

Daytime temperatures are expected to decrease in some parts of the country. The sea will be calm on the Mediterranean, calm to slightly rough in the Strait of Gibraltar, slightly rough north of Larache, and rough south of Larache. Cities like Oujda will see highs of 36°C, while Marrakech could reach 38°C. The desert city of Smara is forecast to experience a high of 41°C, and the extreme southern region of Aousserd could reach a scorching 44°C.