Heatwave and sandstorms forecasted for southern Morocco this weekend

Warm weather accompanied by Chergui winds and locally strong gusts with sandstorms is expected this Saturday and Sunday across several provinces in Morocco, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM).

In an orange-level alert bulletin, the DGM forecasts temperatures ranging between 43°C and 46°C on Saturday in the provinces of Tata, Zagora, Assa-Zag, Es-Smara, Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, and Aousserd.

Additionally, strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 km/h, along with sandstorms, are expected from 6 a.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday in the provinces of Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, and Aousserd.