An emergency meeting was held on Monday at the headquarters of the Safi provincial authority in response to the exceptional rainfall and flooding that struck the city, causing loss of life and significant material damage. Chaired by the Wali of the Marrakech–Safi region and Governor of the Marrakech prefecture, Khatib El Hebil, and attended by the Governor of Safi province, Mohammed Fettah, the President of the Regional Council, representatives of regional security services, and
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued a warning about severe weather conditions expected from Monday to Wednesday, affecting several provinces across Morocco. Residents should brace for snowfall, heavy thunderstorms, and strong winds. Significant snowfall is forecasted from midnight Tuesday to midday Wednesday. The provinces of Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, and Azilal could see snow depths between 50 and 80 cm. Meanwhile, Ifrane, Chichaoua, Béni Mellal, Khénifra,
Un plan d'urgence a été déclenché pour accueillir les victimes des inondations soudaines qui ont frappé la province de Safi dimanche, a annoncé le Dr Khalid Iazza, directeur de l'hôpital Mohammed V de Safi. Dans une déclaration à la MAP, le Dr Iazza a précisé que ce plan implique la mobilisation de l'ensemble du personnel médical, infirmier et administratif, ainsi que le déploiement de toutes les
La Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM) annonce des conditions météorologiques difficiles avec des chutes de neige, de fortes averses orageuses et des rafales de vent prévues de lundi à mercredi dans plusieurs provinces du Maroc. Des chutes de neige importantes sont attendues de mardi à minuit jusqu'à mercredi midi. Les provinces d'Al Haouz, Ouarzazate et Azilal pourraient enregistrer des accumulations de neige de 50
The National Road Safety Agency has urged all road users to exercise maximum caution and postpone non-essential travel as severe weather is expected from Tuesday, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, snowfall, and strong winds forecast in several regions. In a statement issued Monday, the agency called on drivers, especially public transport and freight operators, to closely follow weather alerts and plan their trips accordingly. It warned that such conditions significantly increase the risk of
An emergency response plan has been activated to receive those injured in the flash floods that swept the Safi province on Sunday, said Dr. Khalid Iazza, Director of Mohammed V Hospital in Safi. In a statement to MAP, Dr. Iazza explained that the plan includes mobilizing medical, nursing, and administrative staff, as well as deploying all necessary human and logistical resources. He added that the hospital has prepared 50 beds specifically for these cases, with the possibility of expanding
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), le transporteur aérien national du Maroc, a dévoilé le lancement de neuf nouvelles liaisons directes prévues pour 2026, renforçant ainsi la connectivité du Royaume avec l'Europe, l'Afrique et les Amériques. Ce développement stratégique s'inscrit dans la volonté de la compagnie de faire de Casablanca un hub aérien de premier plan à l'échelle mondiale, a indiqué RAM dans un
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco’s national carrier, has announced the launch of nine new direct routes in 2026, strengthening Morocco’s connectivity with Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This major network extension aligns with the airline’s ambition to position Casablanca as a global aviation hub, RAM said in a press release. After recently announcing flights to Los Angeles (June 2026) and Saint Petersburg (January 2026), the airline will add five new routes from Casablanca
Moroccan equestrian Hicham Chani secured a commendable second-place finish on Sunday in the CSI1*-1m20 event at the Paris Horse Show, held from December 12 to 14. Riding Nabor STE Hermelle, Chani delivered a flawless round, clocking in at 51.94 seconds. His performance earned him the prestigious Veredus prize, following a remarkable double victory on Saturday in the CSI1*-1m30 event for the Tattini prize. The highlight of the show, the CSI3* Grand Prix - 1m50, saw French champion
Heavy rainfall, snowfall, locally stormy showers and strong wind gusts are expected from this Sunday across several provinces, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) announced. According to an orange-level alert bulletin, heavy rain (20–40 mm) is forecast this Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the provinces of Figuig, Errachidia, Safi, Sidi Bennour, El Jadida, Rehamna, Berkane and Nador. Snowfall above 1,600 meters is also expected from Tuesday at midnight until Wednesday at