Winter Arrives in Morocco: Strong Winds and Snowfall Forecast for Multiple Provinces

Strong gusts of wind (70/90 km/h) with local dust storms are expected on Monday in the provinces of Essaouira, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane, Guelmim, Assa-Zag, and Sidi-Ifni, the DGM said in an orange alert bulletin.

On Tuesday, the same provinces will also be affected, as well as those of Chichaoua, Tan-Tan, Guelmim, Boujdour, Laayoune, Es-Semara, Tarfaya, Errachidia and Figuig.

In addition, snowfall of more than 2,400 m altitude (10-25 cm) will be noted, from Monday at 6 pm to Tuesday at 10 am, in the provinces of Azilal, Midelt and Tinghir, the DGM points out.