Coastal and Marine Warnings in Morocco
Coastal and Marine Warnings for Morocco (North Africa) come from Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Direction Générale de la Protection Civile. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Rabat.
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At a glance
- countryMorocco · Africa
- reference cityRabat (34.02, -6.84)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number190
- risk profileearthquake, drought, heat, flood, storm, wildfire, landslide, coastal
What counts as a coastal and marine warnings
Coastal and marine warnings cover gale and storm warnings for shipping, high surf, swell, storm surge, coastal erosion and rip currents. They are issued by national meteorological and hydrographic services, and by port authorities for specific sea areas and coastal segments.
Who issues coastal and marine warnings in Morocco
- meteoDirection Générale de la Météorologie
- civilDirection Générale de la Protection Civile
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Morocco
- Check tide times and stay clear of promenades and rocks during swell.
- Never swim alone in a rip current: swim parallel to the shore to escape.
- Secure boats and coastal property before a storm surge.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Morocco: national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues coastal and marine warnings in Morocco?
Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Direction Générale de la Protection Civile. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Morocco?
The primary emergency number is 190. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live coastal and marine warnings for Morocco?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Rabat from national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.