Morocco Weather Alert: Severe Storms, Hail, and Snow Expected April 12

The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level weather alert for several provinces across Morocco, forecasting severe weather conditions from Friday, April 10, 2026, to Sunday, April 12, 2026. The alert warns of heavy thunderstorms, hail, snowfall, and strong winds across multiple regions of the Kingdom.

The DGM identified several distinct windows of intense precipitation and temperature drops affecting different provinces throughout the period. These conditions include a cold spell and significant rainfall amounts in various regions.

Thunderstorm and Rainfall Forecasts

The meteorological alerts were divided into specific timeframes and geographic areas. The first period of localized thunderstorms occurred from 3 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, until 3 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026. During this window, rainfall amounts between 20 and 30 mm were forecast for the provinces of Agadir Ida Ou Tanane, Safi, Essaouira, and Taroudant.

A second orange-level alert for heavy thunderstorms and hail began on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 10 AM and continued until 1 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This window was expected to produce rainfall between 20 and 30 mm in the following provinces:

• Al Haouz
• Khénifra
• Chichaoua
• Azilal
• Figuig
• Khouribga
• Béni Mellal
• Fquih Ben Salah
• Midelt
• Tinghir
• Errachidia
• Zagora
• Tata

Further significant thundery showers, ranging from 25 to 35 mm and accompanied by a risk of hail, were forecast from 2 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026, until 11 PM that same evening. This forecast applied to a broad range of provinces, including Marrakech, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, Settat, Khouribga, Taroudant, Khenifra, Benslimane, Fquih Ben Salah, Youssoufia, Khémisset, and Rehamna.

The final window of intense thundery showers was scheduled from 2 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026, until 8 PM on the same day. The DGM indicated these conditions would affect the provinces of Taza, Figuig, Jerada, Taourirt, Boulemane, Guercif, and Taounate.

Snowfall and High-Altitude Conditions

In addition to the rainfall and storms, the DGM warned of snowfall in higher elevations. Snowfall totals between 10 and 20 cm were forecast for areas above 1,800 meters.

These conditions were expected on Saturday, April 11, 2026, and Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the following provinces:

• Midelt
• Khenifra
• Ifrane
• Beni Mellal
• Azilal
• Al Haouz
• Tinghir

Locally heavy thundery showers accompanied by hail, as well as snowfall, are expected from Friday to Sunday in several provinces of the Kingdom

Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM)

Regional Impacts and Weather Alerts

The orange-level alert indicates a high risk of severe weather that could lead to localized disruptions. In Marrakech, unusual scenes were reported on Friday, April 10, 2026, as the region faced the onset of these harsh weather conditions.

The combined effects of strong winds, heavy precipitation, and the cold spell have placed multiple provinces under heightened surveillance. The DGM highlighted that the most intense precipitation windows varied by province, requiring localized attention to weather updates.

As of Sunday, April 12, 2026, the severe weather alert period is concluding, with the snowfall forecasts remaining active for the high-altitude provinces through the end of the day.