Heatwave to grip parts of Morocco from Tuesday to Friday

A heatwave is expected to hit several Moroccan provinces from Tuesday to Friday, with temperatures ranging from 37°C to 44°C, the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) announced on Tuesday.

Temperatures between 40 and 44°C are expected from Tuesday to Friday in the provinces of Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, Aousserd and Tata, the DGM said in an orange alert bulletin.

On Wednesday, the mercury will be between 37 and 40°C in Fquih Ben Salah, Marrakech, Béni Mellal, El Kelaa Des Sraghna, Settat, Rehamna, Chichaoua, Khouribga and Laâyoune, the bulletin added.