Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Morocco Provides Emergency Aid Amid Severe Winter Weather
Morocco is helping many families because it's very cold and snowy.
The government is giving food and blankets to about 73,000 families in 28 provinces.
Some people died in a city called Safi because of floods.
The mountains have a lot of snow, and it's been very dry for seven years.
The government is warning people about more snow and rain.
Morocco is providing emergency aid to 73,000 households in 28 provinces affected by severe winter weather.
Flash floods in Safi killed 37 people and damaged 70 homes and shops.
A red alert was issued for up to 80 cm of snowfall in the High Atlas mountains.
An orange alert was issued for up to 50 mm of rainfall in central and northern regions.
Snow depth in Ouarzazate reached 50 cm with nighttime temperatures below zero.
- Who
- Moroccan authorities
- What
- Emergency aid distribution to affected families
- When
- December 16, 2023
- Where
- 28 provinces across Morocco, including Safi and Ouarzazate
- Why
- To assist families affected by freezing temperatures, heavy rain, and snow
- Affected Provinces
- 28
- Households Assisted
- 73,000
- Fatalities in Safi
- 37
- Snowfall in High Atlas
- 80 cm (31 inches)
- Rainfall Alert
- 50 mm in central and northern regions
- Snow Depth in Ouarzazate
- 50 cm
- Drought Duration
- 7 years