Heavy rain and flash floods have disrupted road traffic in several provinces of Morocco. Between 6 and 10 October 2026, bad weather affected 19 road sections across the country.
According to the report from the Ministry of Equipment and Water, finalized on Saturday 10 October at 7 p.m., intervention teams had restored traffic on 14 sections, while five others remained closed. Since then, the authorities have announced further reopenings in the province of Al Haouz.
Road closures in Morocco: five sections still shut on 10 October
Floods, rockfalls and landslides have damaged several roads. Ministry teams were deployed to clear the carriageways and restore traffic wherever conditions allowed.
As of Saturday 10 October at 7 p.m., five sections were still closed. The ministry also reported that there were no local diversions available on these routes.
The report identifies the following five affected areas:
- National Road N7, Al Haouz province: the section between Tahanaout and Asni, from kilometre point 189 to 190.
- Regional Road R106, Taroudant province: the link between Ighrem and Aït Abdellah, from kilometre point 105 to 107.
- Regional Road R116, Taroudant province: the link between Ighrem and Taghmout, from kilometre point 8 to 10, at Oued Doussawne.
- Regional Road R504, Sefrou province: the link between Ribat El Kheir and Bouiblane.
- Provincial Road P2030, Al Haouz province: the link between Asni and Imlil.
These closures have made travel more difficult in several mountainous areas and have required additional operations to secure roadways and remove obstacles.
Fourteen road sections reopened to traffic
Ministry teams restored traffic on 14 sections during the period covered by the bulletin.
The report lists five sections on the national network, four on the regional network and five on the provincial network. These interventions have reopened several key routes that were disrupted by flooding.
Among the reopened national roads are:
- N7, between Ighrem and Taroudant.
- N9, in the province of Zagora.
- N11, between Chichaoua and Chemaïa.
- N14, between Es-Semara and Tan-Tan.
- N15, between Guercif and Nador.
Teams also intervened on several regional and provincial roads, particularly in the provinces of Taroudant, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Al Haouz and El Kelâa des Sraghna.
Al Haouz: authorities announce new road reopenings
The province of Al Haouz was hit especially hard by the heavy rainfall.
Floodwaters rose rapidly and disrupted traffic on a number of roads and tracks. Provincial authorities, the Equipment services and local councils mobilized their teams to restore access to affected communities.
On Sunday 11 October, the authorities announced the reopening of the damaged roads and tracks in the province, and reported that the situation had returned to normal. Travellers are nonetheless advised to check the latest updates before setting out in the area.
Bad weather in Morocco: safety tips before you travel
The reopening of a road does not automatically mean that driving conditions are back to normal in the surrounding area. Floods can erode shoulders and weaken certain sections of the carriageway.
Drivers should therefore check the condition of their route before travelling. They must also comply with temporary road signs and follow instructions from local authorities.
It is particularly important not to attempt to cross a flooded oued, even if the water does not appear to be very deep. The current can be powerful enough to sweep away a vehicle.
For journeys in mountainous regions, road users should also take into account weather forecasts and any traffic restrictions that may be in force.
Morocco’s road network still under close monitoring
The bad weather has fully mobilized the teams responsible for maintaining and securing the Moroccan road network. The report as of 10 October shows that most of the affected sections had already reopened.
The subsequent reopenings announced in Al Haouz confirm that field operations are still ongoing. However, the situation may continue to change depending on weather conditions and the results of technical inspections.
Before travelling to Taroudant, Sefrou or the mountain areas of Al Haouz, drivers are strongly advised to consult the latest official information on road conditions.
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