Morocco is bracing for a day of unsettled weather, with rain, thunderstorms, and even snow expected in various regions on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The forecast comes as temperatures remain relatively cool across the country.
According to the General Directorate of Meteorology, showers and thunderstorms are likely in Rehamna, Doukkala, the phosphate and Oulmès plateaus, the Saiss region, the Oriental region, the Middle Atlas, and the Rif mountains. The forecast also indicates scattered rainfall over the northern Atlantic plains and the northwest of the Saharan provinces.
Higher elevations of the High Atlas mountains could see a few snowflakes, while strong winds are anticipated in the Tangier region, the southeast, and southern provinces, potentially stirring up dust. This weather pattern highlights the variability of conditions across Morocco’s diverse geography.
Temperatures will range from -5/1°C in the Atlas Mountains to 3/8°C in the eastern highlands and the Rif. Provinces in the south may experience temperatures between 14/16°C. Elsewhere, temperatures are expected to be between 9/13°C. Daytime temperatures are expected to rise in central plains, the Atlas, and the northern Saharan provinces, while remaining steady or slightly decreasing in other areas.
Coastal conditions will vary, with the Mediterranean Sea expected to be calm to slightly choppy. The Strait of Gibraltar and the waters between Tangier and Tarfaya will be choppy to agitated, while the remainder of the coastline will be agitated. Detailed temperature forecasts for specific cities include Oujda with a low of 10°C and a high of 18°C, and Al Hoceima with a low of 13°C and a high of 16°C.
Recent rainfall has also positively impacted water resources, with the Al Massira dam now nearly 32% full, according to reports.
