Areas of the Rif and Atlas are exposed to extreme wildfire risk until September 16, according to the European EFFIS system. Above-average temperatures are also forecast in Morocco next week.
Morocco is preparing a massive "water battery" near Chefchaouen to store surplus solar and wind electricity. Backed by $265 million from the World Bank, the Ifahsa project will develop a capacity of 300 megawatts.
Facing the summer influx of vacationers and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs , the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region is organizing itself. The major challenge of summer 2026 rests on a delicate balance: guaranteeing a quality experience without letting budgets explode.
The Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, announced on Monday the launch of a study for a highway connecting Tétouan to Al Hoceïma . The long-awaited Tétouan-Chefchaouen axis project is meanwhile entering its final phase.
Propelled by social media, Chefchaouen sees its blue alleyways invaded by visitors. Like other international destinations, the Moroccan city is bearing the full brunt of digital virality, which has become the new compass for vacationers planning their holidays.
Chefchaouen police arrested four individuals Monday evening. They are suspected of defrauding and pressuring a foreign national to consume drugs . Their actions had been filmed and shared on social media.
In the run-up to the International Zero Waste Day on March 30, the UN has selected Chefchaouen among twenty pioneering cities. This initiative values ambitious urban strategies to accelerate the transition to a local circular economy.
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM ) announced that these disturbances will affect the country from Tuesday at 06:00 until Wednesday at 23:00. This cooling concerns mainly the high-altitude areas located above 1,400 meters.
A supposed wave of child disappearances, including that of little Soundous in Chefchaouen, is causing great emotion in Morocco. Faced with the anguish of families, experts are calling for a collective and permanent mobilization to guarantee the safety of the youngest.
A police officer was arrested caught red-handed trafficking drugs on Saturday in the Agadir region. Authorities seized twenty-two kilograms of cannabis resin and cocaine during a targeted operation.
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has placed several provinces under orange alert for this Thursday. Rainfall totals of up to 90 mm are expected in the north, accompanied by wind gusts of up to 90 km/h across a large part of the country.
From the Atlas to the Alps, high-altitude towns offer a unique blend of natural beauty and heritage. Among them, the Moroccan city of Chefchaouen stands out for its enchanting atmosphere, leading a global selection of the most beautiful mountain retreats.