Weather Transformation in Morocco
Following an unusually high heatwave on Sunday, April 5, 2026, Morocco is set to undergo a significant weather shift, heralded by the return of rain, thunderstorms, and a drop in temperatures starting Tuesday, April 7. The Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology reported that this sudden spike in temperature, which soared beyond seasonal averages, was caused by the establishment of a thermal depression at lower atmospheric levels (850 hPa). This phenomenon allowed warm, tropical air masses from the south to surge into the central and northern regions of the country. As a result, temperatures in southern provinces peaked between 33 and 38°C, while central areas recorded values from 27 to 32°C. Coastal and northern regions experienced more moderate temperatures ranging from 19 to 26°C, and the Atlas mountain ranges recorded a cool range of 10 to 18°C. Such fluctuations illustrate the unstable nature of the spring season, characterized by rapid thermal variations caused by the interaction of different air masses.
However, this heat is expected to be short-lived. According to forecasts from the General Directorate of Meteorology, a deterioration in weather conditions is anticipated from Tuesday onwards, as a cold drop aloft approaches. This development is likely to weaken the influence of the Azores high-pressure system and pave the way for unstable weather conditions.
Detailed Weather Forecast
On Monday, April 6, scattered rains and strong winds will characterize the day across various regions, including the Atlas, Souss, Haouz, Rehamna, central areas, the Tangier region, and the Oriental as well as the northern Saharan provinces. These winds might lead to localized dust storms. Scattered showers, occasionally accompanied by thunderstorms, are expected in northern Saharan provinces, Souss, Rehamna, Abda, and Chiadma. Other areas will experience partly cloudy skies with potential light rain in the Rif, Saïss, Atlas, and phosphate and Oulmès plateaus. Maximum temperatures are projected to be between 10 and 18°C in the Atlas mountains, 19 to 26°C in the Oriental, Rif, and coastal areas, and 27 to 34°C elsewhere in the country.
On Tuesday, April 7, a significant change in weather is forecasted, with marked instability nationwide. Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms will affect the northern and central plains, the Tangier region, Saïss, Rif, western Mediterranean coast, Atlas, and nearby regions, as well as northern Saharan provinces. Winds will remain strong over the Atlas, Oriental, and Saharan provinces, with moderate gusts expected in northern interior plains and Saïss, potentially causing dust uplift in some areas. Minimum temperatures will drop, ranging from 4 to 12°C in the Atlas, Rif, and eastern high plateaus, 17 to 24°C in eastern Saharan provinces and southeast, and 12 to 16°C in other regions. During the day, a slight temperature increase is expected in southern provinces, whereas the rest of the country will see a decrease.
On Wednesday, April 8, the unstable conditions will continue, with rain expected in northwestern Morocco and the Rif, as well as light to moderate precipitation over the Atlas, its western slopes, northern and central plains, and northern Saharan provinces. Winds will be moderate to strong over the Atlas, Oriental, southeast, and Saharan provinces, with a risk of localized dust storms. Daytime temperatures will experience a slight increase in southern Oriental and southeast regions, while continuing to decrease in other areas.
From Thursday, April 9 to Tuesday, April 14, the weather trend remains relatively unstable, with overcast skies and episodes of light to moderate rain, particularly over the Atlas, northern and central plains, Tangier region, and Rif. Winds will remain active, with occasional strong gusts over the Atlas, Oriental, southeast, and southern regions, potentially accompanied by dust phenomena. This pattern reflects a typical spring atmospheric dynamic characterized by the clash of warm air rising from the south and cold air present aloft, leading to marked instability episodes. In light of these conditions, vigilance is crucial due to the risk of localized flooding during thunderstorms as well as the impact of strong winds on traffic and visibility.
As reported by medias24.com.
