Heat Warnings in Morocco
Heat 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 heat warnings
Heat warnings are issued when forecast temperature, humidity and night-time minimums are expected to put strain on the human body, especially for older people, infants and outdoor workers. Many countries use a multi-day heat health warning system that accounts for acclimatisation rather than a single temperature threshold.
Who issues heat 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
- Shift physical work to the early morning.
- Drink water regularly before you feel thirsty.
- Check on older neighbours, and never leave children or animals in a parked car.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Morocco: Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national public health institutes, Copernicus. 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 heat 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 heat warnings for Morocco?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Rabat from Open-Meteo, national meteorological services, national public health institutes, Copernicus. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Morocco
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Drought Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
Heat Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.