For at least four years, researchers have been warning about the effects of human activities that exacerbate the consequences of drought, causing the Moulouya River to no longer reach its mouth towards the Mediterranean. Already dried up in recent years, the river no longer flows into the sea, as specialists have observed on site in recent days.
Between rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and rainfall deficits, 2023 has been a record year, signaling significant climate changes in Morocco. In this context, the recent report from the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) corroborates the scientific forecasts for the region, as Morocco is considered a hotspot for the climatic disruptions affecting the Mediterranean.