Rising Sea Levels Threaten Moroccan Coastal Cities as Climate Change Impacts Grow

Climate change spares no country. In the coming years, Morocco could suffer the consequences of this phenomenon which, combined with the rise in water levels, is a concern for the competent authorities.

According to the website of the organization, Climate central, which has tried to model the consequences of the rise in the oceans, the effect could be devastating, particularly on the Moroccan coasts, notes France Tv Info.

According to Le360, "several Moroccan coastal cities on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts could completely disappear within the next thirty years due to the rise in sea level, as a result of global warming".

According to the results of the studies reported by Medias24, "the cities or regions that will be almost completely submerged" are: "Dakhla, Tarfaya, Martil, Fnideq, Mdiq. But the cities of Laâyoune, Agadir, Essaouira, El Jadida, Casablanca, Mohammedia, Rabat, Kenitra, Larache, Tangier and Saïdia are also concerned, as they will lose a large part of their neighborhoods.

The Mediterranean coast will also not be spared by the phenomenon, while the Atlantic coast is already affected. According to Medias24, "the bay of Al Hoceima will be submerged", while "on the Mediterranean coast too, the announced rise in water levels will cause its share of damage. Martil, Fnideq, Mdiq will be completely invaded by the Mediterranean Sea. The three sites no longer exist on the map".

The danger threatening Morocco due to this phenomenon is a concern for its highest leaders. At an African climate summit, King Mohammed VI stated: "Certainly, the deterioration of our environment is a proven fact. It constitutes a threat that we must face".