Keywords: Drought Conditions


Morocco Braces for Intense Thunderstorms: Red Alert Issued Across Multiple Provinces

Morocco's General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a red weather alert, warning of "very heavy" thunderstorms set to impact several provinces across the country. The severe weather event, expected to begin today and continue through Sunday, promises to bring significant rainfall and......

Moroccan Produce Sector Navigates Turbulent Season with Mixed Results

As the early Moroccan fruit and vegetable season draws to a close, industry insiders report a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities that have shaped this year's export performance. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including European farmer strikes, unpredictable weather patterns, and......

Battling Drought: Rabat Implements Stringent Water Conservation Measures

Amidst worsening drought conditions in Morocco, authorities in Rabat have rolled out stringent measures to curb water consumption for non-essential purposes. Announced on January 30th by Governor Mohamed Yacoubi, the directive prohibits the use of potable water for tasks such as street cleaning, public......

Addressing Morocco's Water Crisis: Progress, Challenges, and Future Initiatives

Morocco has made significant strides in replenishing its water reserves since September 2023, yet continues to grapple with a substantial water deficit attributed to persistent drought conditions. Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, reported that recent rainfall has augmented Morocco's......

Morocco's Economic Outlook Dimmed by Drought Conditions

Morocco is poised to experience a slowdown in economic growth in the upcoming months, as highlighted by the recent report from the country's statistics office, Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP). The agency projects a modest annual growth rate of +2.4% for the first quarter of 2024, signaling a decline......