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.
While torrential rains have forced the cancellation of the Arab Cup ranking match in Qatar, as well as several sporting events in the United States, the schedule of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) in Morocco has remained unchanged, despite persistent daily downpours. The group-stage matches have highlighted another key factor behind this resilience: the quality of the tournament’s infrastructure.