The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Tuesday of the resurgence of El Niño. In a statement, it urged countries to prepare for extreme weather events in the coming months. In Morocco, the phenomenon is reflected in a very high likelihood of drought returning.
After seven years of drought, abundant rainfall is driving a strong recovery in Morocco’s aromatic and medicinal plant sector, particularly for wild varieties. Growers are now expressing strong expectations for the season, following two difficult years marked by shortages, high prices, and declining quality.
After seven years of persistent drought, Morocco's winter of 2025-2026 shattered records with unprecedented rainfall and snowfall, marking a dramatic climatic shift. The General Directorate of Meteorology attributes this wettest winter since 1981 to changes in atmospheric patterns, which brought intense weather events and underscored the kingdom's climate volatility.
As Morocco ushers in 2026 with heavy rains that have ended a seven-year drought, the country braces for the impact of Storm Francis, a powerful weather system bringing low temperatures, intense rainfall, and strong winds. With red and orange alerts issued across several regions, experts warn that these extreme weather events, exacerbated by climate change and La Niña, demand urgent adaptation and readiness from local authorities.
Since the beginning of December 2025, near-daily rainfall across several regions of Morocco appears to be breaking the worrying cycle of seven long years of historic drought. While reservoir fill rates still show disparities between northern and southern basins, the positive impact is expected to continue in the coming months.
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