Morocco, a land of extremes between drought and life-saving rain

An analysis of Morocco’s climate situation over the years reveals swings between drought and rare but heavy rainfall. Released on Thursday, the World Meteorological Organization’s «State of the Climate in Africa 2025» illustrates this succession of episodes, the latest being an abnormally warm spring, according to the DGM.

Morocco says El Niño is not a reliable drought predictor

Despite growing global interest in the El Niño phenomenon as one of the most prominent indicators of climate change, scientific data confirms that it is not a reliable indicator for predicting rainfall levels in Morocco.

Why Morocco has become hotter and drier since 1980

Extreme heat during 2022–2024 pushed Morocco’s agriculture to historic lows, FAO says

Morocco's avocado harvest withstands heatwave losses

As Morocco goes through a heatwave, how can it affect mental health ?

This summer, Morocco is facing extreme heatwaves with temperatures reaching up to 47°C, raising concerns not only for physical health but also for mental well-being. Studies show that high temperatures can trigger or worsen anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and depression—especially in individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions.