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Heavy rains in Morocco: ministry urges caution on the roads

11 November 2026·2 min read

The Ministry of Equipment, Water and Forests urged road users to limit travel in provinces facing heavy storm rains forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. According to the National Meteorology Directorate bulletin, wind gusts could also disrupt traffic on some roads.

Heavy rain in Morocco: Ministry of Equipment urges caution on the roads

On 10 November, the Ministry of Equipment, Water and Forests urged road users to limit their travel in the provinces affected by the heavy thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. According to the bulletin from the General Directorate of Meteorology, gusts of wind could also disrupt traffic on certain routes.

In terms of forecasts, expected rainfall totals reach 80 to 110 mm in the provinces of Taza, Chefchaouen, Al Hoceima, Ouezzane, Tetouan, Sidi Kacem and Taounate. They range between 50 and 80 mm in other provinces, including Rabat, Salé and Kenitra.

The ministry recommends postponing non-essential journeys and avoiding driving at night. Before setting off, it advises checking in particular the brakes, tyres, lights and windscreen wipers. It also reminds drivers of the need to keep safe distances and to follow the instructions of the authorities.

The ministry further calls for vigilance on stretches liable to be flooded, particularly at wadi crossings, and advises against crossing causeways during flood periods. For road information, the ministry has made available the number 05 37 71 17 17.

In Tetouan, classes are suspended on Wednesday in rural schools, and in the afternoon in the town.

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