Morocco braces for hot weather with potential for localized rain and strong winds

Morocco is bracing for a hot day on Monday, June 29, 2026, with the General Directorate of Meteorology forecasting high temperatures across numerous regions. The heat is expected to affect the northern and central plains, the Chichaoua region, Souss, and the southeastern parts of the country, as well as the eastern and southern Saharan provinces.

Low-lying clouds accompanied by fog are anticipated along the Atlantic coasts and plains, and on the western Mediterranean coast. Additionally, unstable clouds and thunderstorms are predicted over the Atlas Mountains, the southeast, and the northern part of the Oriental region, potentially bringing localized showers.

Gusty winds are expected in the central Atlantic coasts, the Atlas Mountains, and southern areas. These winds may cause localized dust storms. Minimum temperatures will range from 12 to 18 degrees Celsius in the Atlas and Rif mountains and along the northern Atlantic coast. They will be higher, between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius, in the southeastern parts of the country and the eastern and southern Saharan provinces. Other regions will see minimums between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius.

Daytime temperatures are expected to rise significantly along the Atlantic coasts and plains, as well as in the Souss region and the southern provinces. The sea conditions will be calm on the Mediterranean coast, calm to slightly rough between Tangier and Larache, slightly rough to rough between Larache and El Jorf, and rough in the south.