AGP Executive Report

Storms and Flood Risk: Morocco’s weather service forecast 25–35 mm of rain, hail and strong winds across six provinces, following flash floods that swept away vehicles and damaged roads in recent days. Water Security: At the World Food Forum, the FAO urged more efficient water use, fairer allocation and stronger drought and flood preparedness—priorities for Morocco as it considers expanding cereal planting amid rising water reserves. Cross-Border Pollution: Canary Islands researchers detected pollution episodes carried from Morocco, linked to power stations, refineries and fertilizer production. Climate and Wildlife: A study warns that climate change could expand scorpion habitat into northern Morocco.

Cleaner Aviation: Morocco’s Marrakech Airshow unveiled plans for the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant, designed to produce 200,000 tonnes a year. Water and Farming: With water reserves more than doubling, Morocco is considering expanding cereal planting—a chance to strengthen food supplies while keeping water use in focus. Extreme Weather: Flash floods in southern Morocco killed at least two people and swept away vehicles and roads. Climate and Wildlife: Morocco recorded national temperature highs in September, while a study warns climate change could extend toxic scorpion habitat into the north. Beekeepers in northern Morocco also report hornets wiping out hives.

Water and Agriculture: A new analysis highlights how food exports can leave water depletion and ecosystem costs in producing regions. Morocco is also considering expanding cereal planting as water reserves more than doubled, renewing questions about how to balance food production with water security. Floods and Heat: Flash floods in southern Morocco swept away roads and vehicles and killed at least two people; a mining worker was later found dead in Tata. Thunderstorm and hail alerts covered several provinces, while September set national temperature records. Climate and Wildlife: Researchers warn climate change could expand the habitat of venomous scorpions into northern Morocco. Cleaner Transport: Morocco’s new rail investment plan is pitched as a step toward more sustainable mobility, with a proposed €10 billion programme.

Floods: Flash floods in southern Morocco killed at least two people, swept away vehicles and roads, and left a mining worker dead; three tourists were also rescued near Zagora. Water and Farming: Morocco is considering expanding cereal planting as water reserves more than double, while a new analysis highlights the risks of growing water-intensive crops in vulnerable catchments. Wildlife: A study warns climate change could expand toxic scorpion habitat into northern Morocco, while hornet infestations are wiping out local bee hives. Cleaner Industry: Morocco’s renewable energy and industrial base are drawing attention as a platform for low-carbon manufacturing; a November cement summit in Casablanca will focus on emissions cuts, carbon rules and financing.

Water and Food Security: King Mohammed VI’s latest development roadmap puts water, energy and food security at the center of new national strategies. Morocco is also considering expanding cereal planting after water reserves more than doubled. Extreme Weather: Flash floods in southern Morocco swept away roads and vehicles, killing at least two people; separate warnings forecast thunderstorms and hail in several provinces. Climate and Wildlife: A study warns climate change could expand the habitat of toxic scorpions into northern Morocco, while a hornet infestation has wiped out hives in the north. September also brought new national temperature records.

Floods: Flash waters swept away roads and vehicles in southern Morocco; three tourists were rescued near Zagora, and a missing mining worker was later found dead in Tata. Climate Risks: A study projects that climate shifts could expand the range of Morocco’s highly venomous scorpion into northern and northwestern regions by 2061–80, raising the need for public-health monitoring. Water and Farming: Morocco is considering more cereal planting as water reserves more than double, while UAE-based Elite Agro plans a 400-hectare fruit farm in Sidi Yahya. Weather and Wildlife: Authorities issued thunderstorm and hail alerts for several provinces, while a hornet infestation has wiped out hives in northern Morocco.

Climate and Health: A study warns that climate change could expand the range of Morocco’s highly venomous Androctonus mauritanicus scorpion into northern and northwestern regions by 2061–80, raising concerns about monitoring and public-health preparedness. Floods and Storms: Flash floods in southern Morocco killed at least two people and swept away vehicles and roads; weather officials also warned of heavy thunderstorms and hail across several provinces. Water and Farming: Dam reserves reached 65.5% on Oct. 1, more than double last year’s level. Farmers hope to expand cereal and legume planting to over five million hectares, though lasting gains will depend on careful water use. Heat: Morocco recorded new national temperature records in September, underscoring the country’s exposure to rising heat. Pollution: A Greenpeace report puts the annual cost of plastic pollution in Morocco at $1.2 billion. Biodiversity: Hornets have wiped out beehives in northern Morocco, threatening beekeepers and pollination.

Weather: Morocco’s meteorological service forecast heavy thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds across several provinces. Floods: Recent flash floods in the south and southeast killed at least two people, swept away vehicles and damaged roads and water infrastructure; three tourists were rescued. Water & Farming: Dam reserves reached 65.5% on October 1, more than double last year’s level, raising hopes for expanded cereal and legume planting. Morocco and the US are also exploring research partnerships on soil health, conservation farming and climate resilience. Agriculture: UAE-based Elite Agro plans to invest $38 million in a 400-hectare fruit farm in Sidi Yahya, growing blueberries, mandarins and avocados. Nature: Researchers from Hassan II University and the University of Portsmouth identified a new Jurassic crocodile relative from fossils found in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Pollution: A Greenpeace report estimates plastic pollution costs Morocco $1.2 billion a year.

Severe Weather: Morocco’s weather service forecast heavy thundershowers, hail and strong winds across several provinces on Sunday, with up to 40 mm of rain expected in some areas. Recent flash floods in the south and southeast killed at least two people, swept away vehicles and damaged roads and water infrastructure; authorities warned against crossing flooded wadis. Water and Farming: Dam reserves reached 65.51% on October 1, more than double last year’s level. Farmers hope to expand cereal and legume planting, though improved water supplies will need careful management after years of drought. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Morocco and a U.S. agricultural delegation are exploring research partnerships in conservation farming, soil health and crop improvement to help farms adapt to climate pressures. Wildlife and Livelihoods: Beekeepers in northern Morocco report hornet attacks have destroyed hives and threaten honey production and other crops.

Flash-Flood Emergency: At least two people have died in southern Morocco after torrents swept away vehicles, while flooding damaged roads, farmland and drinking-water infrastructure. Three tourists were rescued near Zagora; authorities warn against crossing flooded wadis. Severe Weather: The meteorological service issued orange alerts for thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across several provinces, following days of damaging downpours. Extreme Heat: September was Morocco’s hottest on record since 1981, with temperatures averaging 2.75°C above the 1991–2020 norm — a stark sign of mounting climate pressure. Biodiversity and Farming: Hornet attacks have destroyed beehives across northern Morocco, with beekeepers reporting losses that threaten honey production and other crops. Pollution Costs: A Greenpeace report estimates plastic pollution costs Morocco $1.2 billion a year, underscoring the economic toll of waste. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Moroccan and US research officials are exploring cooperation on crop improvement and conservation farming to help strengthen agriculture against climate challenges.

Flash Floods: At least two people have died in southern Morocco after torrents swept away vehicles, cut roads and damaged infrastructure. Three tourists were rescued near Zagora; authorities warn against crossing flooded roads and wadis. Severe Weather: The meteorological service has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across several provinces. Climate: September 2026 was Morocco’s hottest September since records began in 1981, with temperatures averaging 2.75°C above the 1991–2020 baseline. Wildlife and Farming: Asian and giant hornets have destroyed beehives in northern Morocco, with around 40 cooperatives reporting losses. Pollution: A Greenpeace report puts the annual cost of plastic pollution to Morocco at $1.2 billion. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Moroccan and US researchers are exploring crop improvement and conservation farming to help strengthen agriculture against climate challenges.

Severe Weather: Morocco’s meteorology agency warned of thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across 26 provinces, with 20–30 mm of rain forecast in some areas. The alert follows an exceptionally hot September: average temperatures were 2.75°C above the 1991–2020 norm, and Sidi Slimane reached 47.1°C. Climate Resilience: A Moroccan agronomist is among African women innovators developing ways to grow food with far less water, while Morocco has approved a €349 million World Bank loan for climate and disaster-risk financing. Pollution Costs: A Greenpeace report estimates plastic pollution costs Morocco $1.2 billion a year, underlining the scale of the country’s waste challenge.

Severe Weather: Morocco’s weather service issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across several provinces, with 20–30 mm of rain forecast in some areas. Water-Smart Farming: A Moroccan agronomist is among African women innovators developing ways to grow more food with far less water, as climate pressures mount. Climate Finance: Morocco approved a €349 million World Bank loan for climate and disaster-risk financing. Plastic Pollution: A Greenpeace report estimates plastic pollution costs Morocco $1.2 billion a year. Fisheries: The United States named Morocco among six countries flagged over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing concerns; the designation starts a consultation process, not a finding that all fishing is illegal. Flooding: Floodwaters cut roads linking Smara with Laayoune and Tan-Tan.

Extreme Weather: Flooding has cut roads linking Smara with Laayoune and Tan-Tan, while forecasts warned of thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across Morocco. Plastic Pollution: A Greenpeace report estimates plastic pollution costs Morocco $1.2 billion a year. Forest Loss: Morocco loses or degrades about 17,000 hectares of forest annually. Climate Finance: Morocco approved a €349 million World Bank loan for climate and disaster-risk financing.

Coastal Environment: Mohammedia’s inaugural Fdala Atlantic Triathlon, set for Oct. 10–11, will include environmental awareness activities alongside youth and inclusion programs. Extreme Weather: Flooding has cut roads linking Smara with Laayoune and Tan-Tan, while forecasts warned of thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across parts of Morocco. Plastic Pollution: A Greenpeace report puts the annual cost of plastic pollution to Morocco at $1.2 billion. Climate Resilience: Morocco has approved a €349 million World Bank loan for climate and disaster-risk financing and called for stronger Arab cooperation on climate resilience. Forests: Around 17,000 hectares of Moroccan forest are degraded each year.

Extreme Weather: Heavy thunderstorms, hail and strong winds were forecast across southern Morocco, the Atlas and Rif, while flooding cut roads linking Smara with Laayoune and Tan-Tan. Pollution: A Greenpeace report estimates plastic pollution costs Morocco $1.2 billion a year, highlighting the economic burden of waste. Climate Resilience: Morocco approved a €349 million World Bank loan for climate and disaster-risk financing and called for stronger Arab cooperation on climate resilience. Forests: One report says 17,000 hectares of Moroccan forest are degraded each year.