Rabat – Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology has announced a two-day snowfall alert, with altitudes exceeding 1,800 meters.
The weather office said snowfalls of 15 to 30 centimeters are expected in the provinces of Beni Mellal, Azilal, Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, and Midelt.
The same weather concerns Tinghir, while snowfall between 10 and 15 centimeters is expected during the same period in Boulemane, Ifrane, and Khenifra.
Several Moroccan provinces have been experiencing snowfall and thunderstorms this month, but observers believe it is not enough to tackle drought affecting the country’s agricultural season for six consecutive years.
Moroccan crops have gravely suffered under the drought, including the wheat harvest which is predicted to decline by approximately 50% in the 2024-2025 season, according to estimates from experts.
Morocco’s government is turning to importing wheat and other agricultural products to meet local demand.
Last year in November, the Russian Grain Union said Morocco imported 222,000 tons of wheat from Russia. The number represents a notable increase compared to 119,000 tons during the same period in 2023.
Data compiled by the Agroexport Center said Russia became the leader among wheat suppliers to Morocco.
Russia surpassed France, which had been the largest seller to the North African country.
Morocco’s import of wheat reached more than one million tons in 2024, alongside legumes and barely, among other agricultural products like honey.
In total, the North African country’s agricultural products imports from Russia amounted to nearly $280 million last year.
