Overview
- Marrakech, which saw a brief but intense hail burst Friday, was blanketed in a white layer that looked like snow across streets and landmarks.
- Morocco’s weather service said the whitening came from hail, caused by cold air aloft colliding with warm, humid surface air that drove powerful storm clouds.
- Local reports cited up to about 35 mm of rain in the city, and observers noted hail piles near 5 cm in spots as traffic slowed through slick streets.
- Authorities urged caution for drivers and in mountain zones after the storm, and Moroccan media reported no injuries or major damage.
- The meteorological agency forecasts weekend snow above roughly 1,800 meters with local totals near 20 cm in provinces such as Midelt and Ifrane, with rain lingering elsewhere and sun expected to return to Marrakech next week.